https://ki.se RSS News Listing https://news.ki.se/autistic-children-born-preterm-often-show-more-complex-needs-but-share-similar-genetic-background A new study shows that children born preterm who are later diagnosed with autism often present with more extensive support needs and a higher number of co-occurring conditions than autistic children born at full term. Surprisingly, however, the researchers found no differences in genetic variants across the genome, nor in specific genes already linked to autism, between the groups – a result that contradicted their initial hypothesis. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:27:19 +0100 https://news.ki.se/stem-cell-therapy-reduces-fractures-in-children-with-congenital-brittle-bone-disease A new study from Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital shows that stem cell therapy can reduce fractures by up to 78 per cent in children with the rare condition osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), also known as congenital brittle bone disease. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:55:59 +0100 https://news.ki.se/early-skin-to-skin-contact-gives-newborns-a-stronger-start Newborns who are placed skin-to-skin with their mother directly after birth show better health outcomes, according to an updated review of extensive research. The contact supports the infant’s basic bodily functions and increases the likelihood of breastfeeding – yet it is still not standard practice in all healthcare systems. Tue, 04 Nov 2025 11:06:33 +0100 https://news.ki.se/hoping-to-solve-the-puzzle-of-severe-status-epilepticus Ronny Wickström researches autoimmune and inflammatory diseases in the child brain. At present his focus is on prolonged cases of status epilepticus, a life-threatening condition that does not respond to epilepsy medicine. Meet one of the new professors of Karolinska Institutet who will participate in this year's installation ceremony at Aula Medica on 9 October. Wed, 10 Sep 2025 10:00:12 +0200 https://news.ki.se/even-healthy-children-can-be-severely-affected-by-rsv It is not only premature babies and children with underlying diseases who suffer from serious respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections. Even healthy, full-term babies are at significant risk of intensive care or prolonged hospitalisation – especially during the first three months of life. This is according to a comprehensive registry study from Karolinska Institutet published in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe. Wed, 10 Sep 2025 01:30:11 +0200 https://news.ki.se/virtual-reality-may-shape-the-future-of-pediatric-rehabilitation Researchers at Karolinska Institutet aim to improve care and recovery with the help of emerging technologies. A newly awarded research grant of SEK 29 million from Vinnova, will enable the launch of an XR Competence Center—paving the way for a new approach to rehabilitation for children and young people. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:17:24 +0200 https://news.ki.se/study-explores-how-children-develop-tolerance-to-food-allergies Josefin Ullberg at the Department of Women’s and Children’s Health has been awarded a research grant from the Swedish Asthma and Allergy Association for a project investigating tolerance development in both IgE-mediated and non-IgE-mediated food allergies in children. The focus is on peanut allergy and the lesser-known condition FPIES. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 08:57:54 +0200 https://news.ki.se/newborns-with-health-problems-are-at-higher-risk-of-dying-into-adolescence Infants who survive serious health problems in the first few weeks of life have a higher risk of dying during childhood and adolescence compared to children who were healthy as newborns. This is according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics. Tue, 10 Jun 2025 20:15:10 +0200 https://news.ki.se/hugo-lagercrantz-award-presented-at-astrid-lindgren-childrens-hospital The Foundation for Child Research at Astrid Lindgren Children’s Hospital recently hosted a ceremonial event to present this year’s Hugo Lagercrantz Award alongside the fall research grants. It was an inspiring gathering that celebrated both groundbreaking research and emerging scientific talent in paediatrics. Mon, 02 Jun 2025 11:37:26 +0200 https://news.ki.se/promobilia-foundation-supports-ki-project-on-health-of-disabled-children-and-adolescents A donation of SEK 10 million from the Promobilia Foundation is to provide crucial funding for a project designed to help children, adolescents and adults with motor impairments identify more as physically active and included in sport. The project is led by Ferdinand von Walden, researcher at the Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, and Jessica Norrbom, researcher at the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology at Karolinska Institutet. Wed, 21 May 2025 14:33:44 +0200 https://news.ki.se/fatty-liver-in-pregnancy-may-increase-risk-of-preterm-birth Pregnant women with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) have an increased risk of giving birth prematurely and the risk increase cannot be explained by obesity, according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in the journal eClinicalMedicine. Fri, 09 May 2025 10:00:12 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-treatment-for-suicidal-adolescents-shows-promising-results-0 A new study from Karolinska Institutet in collaboration with BUP Stockholm has conducted a pilot evaluation of a family-based cognitive behavioral therapy for adolescents with suicidal behavior. The study, published in the scientific journal BMJ Mental Health, shows that the treatment Safe Alternatives for Teens and Youths (SAFETY) may be a promising option for reducing suicide attempts. Tue, 06 May 2025 07:57:31 +0200 https://news.ki.se/higher-cigarette-taxes-may-improve-childhood-survival A higher tax on cigarettes in low and middle-income countries can help to reduce child mortality, especially amongst the poorest children, a new study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and published in The Lancet Public Health suggests. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 09:55:35 +0200 https://news.ki.se/jonas-f-ludvigsson-awarded-the-2025-solstickepriset-for-groundbreaking-research-about-child-health Professor Jonas F Ludvigsson at the Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Karolinska Institutet, and Örebro University Hospital has been awarded the Solstickepriset 2025. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 11:05:41 +0200 https://news.ki.se/swedish-led-initiative-aims-to-revolutionise-pain-assessment-in-newborns Despite the widespread use of pain rating scales in neonatal care worldwide, a new Cochrane review shows that current tools for assessing pain in newborns are based on very low quality evidence. According to the review, none of the pain rating scales in use today are methodologically reliable enough to measure pain. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:36:13 +0200 https://news.ki.se/children-with-arfid-face-increased-risk-of-disease Children with avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) have an elevated risk of developing psychiatric and physical conditions, a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in JAMA Pediatrics reports. The study highlights the importance of early identification to improve care of these children. Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:00:13 +0100 https://news.ki.se/researcher-the-reading-gap-affects-the-most-vulnerable Reading ability among young people is declining, and it is the most vulnerable students who are hardest hit, according to speech language pathologist and researcher Anna Eva Hallin. In her research, she aims to understand how best to support students with language and reading difficulties. Mon, 17 Feb 2025 12:05:28 +0100 https://news.ki.se/treatment-for-children-with-obesity-has-lasting-effect When children with obesity undergo weight-loss treatment, the effects have repercussions later in life and the risk of serious health problems and premature death is lower as they reach young adulthood. However, this is not the case for depression and anxiety, a study from Karolinska Institutet published in JAMA Pediatrics reports. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 17:00:11 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-study-paves-way-for-immunotherapies-tailored-for-childhood-cancers Researchers at Karolinska Institutet and the Astrid Lindgren Children’s Hospital in Sweden have determined how children’s immune systems react to different kinds of cancer depending on their age. The study, which is published in the journal Cell, reveals significant differences between the immune response of children and adults, and has the potential to lead to new tailored treatments for children with cancer. Mon, 20 Jan 2025 17:00:09 +0100 https://news.ki.se/children-with-congenital-heart-defects-have-poorer-survival-following-cancer-diagnosis For children battling both congenital heart defects (CHD) and cancer, the road to recovery is far more precarious than previously understood, according to a new study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. The research reveals that these children face a higher risk of death within five years after a cancer diagnosis compared to their peers without CHD. Although their survival rates have improved over recent decades, lymphoma mortality remains disproportionately high. Fri, 17 Jan 2025 08:59:31 +0100 https://news.ki.se/radiopharmaceuticals-being-tested-for-brain-tumours-in-children Neuroblastoma is a rare disease that affects children, often before the age of two. Some are born with the disease. Paediatric surgeon Jakob Stenman is investigating whether targeted radioactive drugs can slow down the disease in those with the most severe form. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 09:13:33 +0100 https://news.ki.se/tobias-alfven-presents-at-cop29-addressing-climate-change-and-child-health Tobias Alfven attended session on COP29 in Azerbaijan focusing health and climate action, to present a report on the effects of climate change on child health and well-being. The session emphasized the urgent need to recognize the climate crisis as a health crisis, particularly for children, who are disproportionately affected due to their unique vulnerabilities from pregnancy through adolescence Thu, 21 Nov 2024 15:00:09 +0100 https://news.ki.se/childrens-bmi-can-affect-their-future-lung-function An abnormal BMI in children – be it high or low – can now be associated with impaired lung function, but if their BMI is normalised before they reach adulthood, the impairment can be offset, researchers from Karolinska Institutet report. Their results, which are based on data collected under the BAMSE project, are presented in The European Respiratory Journal. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:00:11 +0100 https://news.ki.se/petter-brodin-wants-to-understand-your-immune-system Is your immune system functioning as it should? The question is not as simple to answer as one might think. Professor Petter Brodin is trying to understand more about it. At the same time, he hopes to help patients that are severely affected with post-COVID and other conditions where the regulation of the immune system is not working. Mon, 16 Sep 2024 17:03:35 +0200 https://news.ki.se/my-best-day-generation-peps-new-online-training-for-school-children Generation Pep wants all children and young people in Sweden to have the opportunity and desire to live an active and healthy life. They collaborate with established knowledge partners, including Karolinska Institutet. Generation Pep now presents the online training programme My Best Day, developed in collaboration with researchers at KI and others, with the aim of improving young people's health. Fri, 13 Sep 2024 11:36:47 +0200 https://news.ki.se/discovery-of-a-new-tumor-cell-type-in-childhood-cancer Researchers from Karolinska Institutet has made a significant breakthrough in the study of childhood neuroblastoma, a type of cancer that begins before birth during the early stages of adrenal gland development. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 10:46:56 +0200 https://news.ki.se/researching-congenital-growth-and-skeletal-diseases The understanding of congenital growth and skeletal diseases is currently limited. Ola Nilsson hopes to pave the way for new therapeutic strategies by charting the mechanisms driving these diseases. Meet one of the new professors of Karolinska Institutet who will participate in this year's installation ceremony at Aula Medica on 3 October. Mon, 09 Sep 2024 09:00:06 +0200 https://news.ki.se/working-to-improve-vaccine-efficacy-for-children-with-cancer Children who have undergone treatment for cancer often lose the protection against infection provided by previous vaccinations. Anna Nilsson is studying how cancer therapies affect the immune system in order to improve vaccination guidelines for these children. Meet one of the new professors of Karolinska Institutet who will participate in this year's installation ceremony at Aula Medica on 3 October. Fri, 30 Aug 2024 09:00:07 +0200 https://news.ki.se/increase-in-allergic-reactions-among-children-in-finland-decrease-in-sweden A new registry study from Karolinska Institutet and Tampere University shows that hospital admissions due to allergic reactions in children have increased in Finland while they have decreased in Sweden. The study, published in the journal Allergy, also shows that the incidence of anaphylaxis is higher in Finland than in Sweden. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 15:07:29 +0200 https://news.ki.se/genetics-of-copd-important-for-lung-function-in-young-people Certain genetic variants that have previously been linked to the lung disease COPD can explain reduced lung function already in children and adolescents, according to researchers at Karolinska Institutet. The results are presented in the Lancet's sister journal eClinicalMedicine together with fifteen other European research centres. Tue, 13 Aug 2024 10:00:12 +0200 https://news.ki.se/no-increased-risk-of-birth-defects-after-covid-19-infection-or-vaccination-in-the-first-trimester Fetuses whose mothers had COVID-19 or were vaccinated during the first three months of pregnancy are not at increased risk of birth defects. This is the result of a large Nordic study published in the British Medical Journal. Fri, 26 Jul 2024 11:02:19 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-unicef-report-by-ki-researchers-on-how-climate-change-affects-childrens-health Unicef is launching a report written by two KI researchers that describes the devastating consequences of climate change for children's health globally. The report summarises research from the field and over 30 experts. It identifies the six main climate hazards and shows that they pose a serious threat to children's health and well-being. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 17:05:08 +0200 https://news.ki.se/no-link-between-paracetamol-use-during-pregnancy-and-autism-or-adhd-in-children In the largest epidemiologic study to date of the risk of giving birth to a child with autism, ADHD or intellectual disability following acetaminophen use during pregnancy, researchers found no association. The study is now published in JAMA. Tue, 09 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/innovative-digital-tool-enables-monitoring-of-lung-function-over-time-0 Height and weight charts have been used for decades to monitor child development. A paper in The Lancet now presents a new application that enables healthcare professionals to keep a regular check on the development of one of the body’s most vital organs – the lungs. Lung Function Tracker is the product of an international collaboration involving researchers at KI, the University of Barcelona, Spain, the Imperial College London, the UK, and the University of Melbourne, Australia. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:45:06 +0100 https://news.ki.se/bacterial-meningitis-damages-one-in-three-children-for-life One in three children who suffer from bacterial meningitis live with permanent neurological disabilities due to the infection. This is according to a new epidemiological study led by Karolinska Institutet and published in leading medical journal JAMA Network Open. Fri, 19 Jan 2024 17:01:55 +0100 https://news.ki.se/tobias-alfven-guests-swedish-radio-to-discuss-why-parents-in-scandinavia-put-their-babies-to-sleep-outside-even-in-subzero-tempratures A common practice in the Nordic countries has sparked conversations on social media, namely to let babies nap outside in strollers all year around including in subzero tempratures. Pictures and videos on social media of babies sleeping outside have left some viwers wondering if it is safe and if there are any benefits. Tobias Alfvén was invited to Swedish Radio to answer some of the questions around the practice. Wed, 27 Dec 2023 20:09:54 +0100 https://news.ki.se/cognitive-impairment-in-preterm-infants-can-be-predicted-at-the-time-of-discharge-from-the-nicu Impaired cognition among preschoolers born very early can be predicted already at discharge from neonatal care. This is according to a study from Karolinska Institutet, Sweden and University College Cork, Ireland published in the journal JAMA Network Open. Wed, 27 Dec 2023 09:35:24 +0100 https://news.ki.se/hugo-lagercrantz-award-to-jonas-f-ludvigsson The award is presented by the Pediatric research foundation ”Stiftelsen Barnforskningen” at the Astrid Lindgren Children’s hospital. Sat, 11 Nov 2023 13:45:13 +0100 https://news.ki.se/intellectual-disability-more-common-in-families-with-substance-use-disorder Children of a parent with alcohol or drug use disorder have a greater risk of intellectual disability, even if the problem only lies with the father, researchers from Karolinska Institutet report. According to the study, which is published in the journal eClinicalMedicine, preventive measures should be directed at both parents. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 15:06:23 +0200 https://news.ki.se/mental-illness-in-fathers-may-increase-the-risk-of-preterm-birth Children of parents with mental illness are at increased risk of being born too early, especially if it is stress-related, and both the mother’s and the father’s mental health seem to be of importance. This is according to a register-based study from Karolinska Institutet published in PLOS Medicine. Fri, 21 Jul 2023 09:25:27 +0200 https://news.ki.se/fewer-suicides-among-boys-in-regions-with-more-bipolar-diagnoses Bipolar disorder underlies roughly five percent of all suicides among young people. Previous studies also show that there is often a long delay between the onset of bipolarism and its correct diagnosis and treatment. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet now show that fewer boys commit suicide in Swedish regions where bipolar diagnoses are more common. The study, which is published in JAMA Psychiatry, could contribute to more proactive care for reducing the number of suicides. Wed, 24 May 2023 17:00:06 +0200 https://news.ki.se/juliet-mwanga-amumpaire-private-health-facilities-need-support-to-improve Juliet Mwanga-Amumpaire is a paediatrician and Associate Professor of paediatrics at Mbarara University with over ten years of experience conducting clinical research. She is currently the director of Epicentre Mbarara Research Centre run by Médecins Sans Frontières that conducts health related research aiming to guide policy for stakeholders in health. She recently pursued her PhD where she studied the quality of care at private health facilities in Uganda. Fri, 12 May 2023 14:07:16 +0200 https://news.ki.se/researchers-map-the-immunology-of-the-gut-in-children-with-ibd Researchers from Karolinska Institutet and Sachs’ Children and Youth Hospital have mapped the immune system in the gut of children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The results, which were published in Cell Reports Medicine, can be used to design more targeted therapies. Tue, 09 May 2023 17:06:15 +0200 https://news.ki.se/newborn-care-research-team-visits-phu-san-hospital-in-vietnam The newborn care researchers in the team Global Child Health and Sustainable Development Goals, have visited research colleagues at the Phu San Hospital in Hanoi, Vietnam. The visit included meetings with the director and vice-director of Phu San, Dr Nguyen Duy Anh and Dr Nguyen Thi Thu Ha, visits to hospital departments, presentation of ongoing and upcoming research, workshops, simulation trainings and planning of studies including the NeoSpirit project and future Vietnamese PhD candidates. Thu, 13 Apr 2023 09:44:34 +0200 https://news.ki.se/use-of-melatonin-linked-to-decreased-self-harm-in-young-people Medical sleep treatment may reduce self-harm in young people with anxiety and depression, an observational study from Karolinska Institutet suggests. The risk of self-harm increased in the months preceding melatonin prescription and decreased thereafter, especially in girls. The study is published in The Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry. Thu, 23 Mar 2023 08:00:04 +0100 https://news.ki.se/nicotine-exposure-during-pregnancy-may-increase-risk-of-sudden-infant-death Infants whose mothers have used snus (a moist oral tobacco product) during pregnancy run three times the risk of sudden infant death, according to a comprehensive registry study from Karolinska Institutet published in the journal Pediatric Research. The risk was much lower if the mother had stopped taking snus before the first antenatal visit. The researchers conclude that all types of nicotine products should be avoided during pregnancy. Thu, 09 Feb 2023 06:00:05 +0100 https://news.ki.se/the-latest-number-of-the-swedish-paediatric-associations-magazine-is-out-with-contributions-from-our-team-members This year's first edition of Barnläkaren, the Swedish Paediatric Assosiaction's magazine, is published. The theme of the latest issue is global health and the Global Child Health and Sustainable Development Goals research team leader Tobias Alfvén was the guest editor. Download the paper to read about the research from the child health team members. Tue, 07 Feb 2023 16:49:50 +0100 https://news.ki.se/ukrainian-scientist-fled-russias-bombs-now-she-is-researching-at-ki Nataliia Petryk ran a private clinic in Kyiv helping women give birth when she was forced to flee Ukraine when Russia invaded her country. By following a call by the European Research Council for EU teams to take in Ukrainian scientists, she is now able to conduct research to prevent miscarriage at Karolinska Institutet. Her experience is an example of how science knows no borders. Wed, 18 Jan 2023 14:45:04 +0100 https://news.ki.se/visit-from-colleagues-at-phu-san-hospital-in-vietnam The newborn care researchers in the global child health and sustainable development goals team have had a visit from research colleagues at the Phu San Hospital in Hanoi, Vietnam, November 23-26. The visit included workshops on ongoing and upcoming collaborations and studies including the NeoSpirit project and planning for future Vietnamese PhD candidates as well as visiting hospitals. Mon, 28 Nov 2022 14:20:35 +0100 https://news.ki.se/oxygen-deprivation-at-birth-could-increase-risk-of-cardiovascular-disease An observational study at Karolinska Institutet shows that babies suffering oxygen-deficiency complications at birth are almost twice as likely to develop cardiovascular disease during childhood and early adulthood as those without such complications. Still, the absolute risk of cardiovascular disease is very low in young age. The findings are published in the journal The Lancet Regional Health – Europe. Thu, 03 Nov 2022 09:21:46 +0100 https://news.ki.se/screening-programmes-for-childhood-hearing-loss-need-to-be-improved-thesis-shows Screening programmes for childhood hearing loss need to become better at collecting data and measuring outcomes in order to increase quality, such as improving the percentage of follow-ups, a new thesis from Karolinska Institutet reports. Tue, 11 Oct 2022 09:10:13 +0200 https://news.ki.se/professor-jonas-ludvigsson-awarded-the-gut-feeling-of-the-year-2022 During the Annual pediatric IBD meeting in Örebro on September 29-30, Jonas F Ludvigsson received this year’s honorary award "the Gut Feeling" SPGHN, the Swedish Association for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, amidst the cheers of the audience. The prize is awarded after voting by pediatricians in Sweden. Fri, 07 Oct 2022 08:54:55 +0200 https://news.ki.se/nobel-calling-seminar-why-do-5-million-children-still-die-before-their-fifth-birthday The research team Global Child Health and the Sustainable Development Goals in collaboration with the Nobel Prize Museum hosted a seminar on global child health as part of the Nobal Calling Stockholm week. Juliet Mwanga-Amumpaire from Mbarara University in Uganda and Tobias Alfvén, associate professor at the Department of Global Public Health, discussed why five million children die every year and what is needed for more children to survive. Mon, 03 Oct 2022 15:16:48 +0200 https://news.ki.se/higher-risk-of-serious-covid-19-complications-in-children-with-immunodeficiency Children with certain immunodeficiency diseases carry mutations in genes that regulate the body’s immune system against viral infections and they have a higher mortality rate due to COVID-19. This is according to a study by researchers from Karolinska Institutet, published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. Fri, 16 Sep 2022 14:00:07 +0200 https://news.ki.se/conflict-alone-is-a-poor-indicator-of-child-health-in-the-democratic-republic-of-congo Conflict causes deaths and injuries, as well as health consequences from the displacement of populations, breakdown of health services and an increased risk of disease transmission. But in DRC that has suffered from conflict and instability for decades, conflict alone is a poor indicator for child health. In his study, Mattias Schedwin, compares coverage of key child health policy indicators across provinces in DRC and their association with child mortality and level of conflict in the country. Tue, 13 Sep 2022 09:53:09 +0200 https://news.ki.se/classification-of-c-sections-may-need-to-be-developed-for-improved-maternity-care To track and analyze caesarean section trends and thus improve maternity care, the Robson classification is used worldwide. A study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden shows differences between Sweden and Canada, and that the classification system can be further developed to take into account more important variables. The study, published in PLOS Medicine, may contribute to improved and more equal maternity care in the future. Tue, 09 Aug 2022 12:43:33 +0200 https://news.ki.se/early-food-introduction-can-reduce-risk-of-food-allergy-in-children Infants who were given a taste of peanut, milk, wheat and egg from the age of three months had a lower risk of developing a food allergy at the age of three years than controls, reports a study by researchers from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and the University of Oslo in Norway published in The Lancet. Mon, 27 Jun 2022 14:26:50 +0200 https://news.ki.se/risk-factors-for-severe-covid-19-complication-in-children-investigated-in-swedish-population-based-study Severe acute COVID-19 is very rare in children, but SARS-CoV-2 infection can trigger a novel post infectious condition called Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C). MIS-C is a potentially serious condition, and so far, little has been known on risk factors for developing MIS-C. Wed, 22 Jun 2022 15:20:46 +0200 https://news.ki.se/meet-new-phd-student-andre-thunberg-and-his-research-on-management-of-severe-paediatric-illness-in-malawi In March 2022, André Thunberg had his ISP seminar at the Department of Global Public Health. His research focuses on the prevalence and management of severe paediatric illness in Malawi. Besides his doctoral studies, André also works at Astrid Lindgren Children’s Hospital as a resident doctor. Tue, 21 Jun 2022 13:17:40 +0200 https://news.ki.se/mobile-app-provides-effective-support-for-children-with-obesity A mobile app that shows a child's weight development in real-time for children with obesity provides greater weight loss compared to conventional care. The fact that both families and healthcare professionals can follow the same data facilitates individualised extra support when needed. This is shown by a study from Karolinska Institutet published in the International Journal of Obesity. Tue, 31 May 2022 10:00:12 +0200 https://news.ki.se/how-screen-habits-affect-childrens-health Screen time is often associated with poor health in young people, but it is more complicated than that, say researchers. We are affected, but differently and not just negatively. What we do on our phones – and what we do when we are not using them – also plays a role in our well-being. Thu, 12 May 2022 15:23:58 +0200 https://news.ki.se/high-mortality-for-referred-malawian-children-with-low-glucose-or-blood-oxygen-levels A study in rural Malawi underscores the need for better clinical management of severely ill children with very low blood sugar or blood oxygen levels. The study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and the Parent and Child Health Initiative in Malawi, among others, found high mortality rates for children with either of these symptoms even when they were admitted to a hospital. The findings are published in the journal Bulletin of the World Health Organisation. Fri, 29 Apr 2022 13:44:28 +0200 https://news.ki.se/systematic-review-of-ukrainian-childrens-health Millions of Ukrainian children have been displaced, either internally or as refugees, by the war with Russia. A systematic review by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Ukraine’s Sumy State University has compiled the scientific literature on children’s health in Ukraine. The study, which is published in the journal Acta Paediatrica, could prove useful for clinicians treating refugee children from Ukraine. Mon, 25 Apr 2022 13:47:53 +0200 https://news.ki.se/children-with-migration-backgrounds-less-likely-to-receive-recommended-psychiatric-treatment Children with migration backgrounds in Sweden are less likely than other children to receive recommended treatment for psychiatric diagnoses such as ADHD and depression, a paper from Karolinska Institutet published in the journal Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences reports. Thu, 21 Apr 2022 15:03:48 +0200 https://news.ki.se/likely-lower-risks-of-adverse-pregnancy-outcomes-from-sars-cov-2-than-previously-feared The risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes in women who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 is likely lower than several earlier studies have suggested, a national study of all pregnant Swedish women tested for SARS-CoV-2 between March 2020 and January 2021 reports. The study, published in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet, shows that the association varies widely depending on the routines used for testing pregnant women. Thu, 18 Nov 2021 14:22:29 +0100 https://news.ki.se/breastfeeding-linked-to-lower-risk-of-type-1-diabetes Research on the role of diet in the development of type 1 diabetes is generally of low evidence, but there are some high-quality studies indicating that longer breastfeeding and later introduction to gluten may reduce the risk of disease. That is according to a systematic review and meta-analysis of available research on foods that may be linked to the risk of developing the type 1 diabetes in childhood. The study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet is published in the journal EBioMedicine. Mon, 18 Oct 2021 14:14:35 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-research-shows-a-link-between-cell-identities-and-childhood-cancer-type-neuroblastoma Neuroblastoma is a type of childhood cancer that develops in infants and young children. Whilst it is a relatively rare form of cancer, it is still responsible for approximately 15 percent of all cancer deaths in children. In a new study published today in Nature Communications, researchers at Karolinska Institutet have discovered that low-risk and high-risk neuroblastoma have different cell identities, which can affect the survival rate. Tue, 07 Sep 2021 11:00:05 +0200 https://news.ki.se/fatty-liver-more-common-in-children-of-mothers-with-obesity Children and young people whose mothers had a BMI greater than 30 during early pregnancy are at an increased risk of fatty liver disease. This is shown in a register-based study from Karolinska Institutet and Harvard University published in the journal Journal of Hepatology. As obesity rates increase also in women at a child-bearing age, more and more young people are at risk of developing fatty liver disease, the researchers say. Mon, 19 Jul 2021 00:05:03 +0200 https://news.ki.se/former-paediatric-cancer-patient-regained-fertility With the development of more effective treatment for childhood cancer, fertility preservation efforts have become routine at many centers. At the same time, there have been questions about the risks of relapse when re-transplanting ovarian tissue. Now researchers at Karolinska Institutet report on a woman who is expecting her second child after being treated for leukaemia as a teenager. This study, published in Haematologica, may be of great importance to many young women and their families. Thu, 08 Jul 2021 11:09:53 +0200 https://news.ki.se/hope-for-children-with-high-risk-neuroblastoma Thanks to many years of translational research, some children with the rare childhood cancer neuroblastoma may now be cured. In a study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, researchers at among others Karolinska Institutet and University of Gothenburg write that so-called ALK inhibitors should be tried to treat children with high-risk neuroblastoma. That is after an analysis showed that children with mutations in the ALK gene have poorer prognosis. Thu, 24 Jun 2021 09:02:44 +0200 https://news.ki.se/parental-training-and-child-cbt-effective-for-children-with-disruptive-behavioural-disorders Early intervention for disruptive behaviour disorders in children reduces the risk of antisocial development and psychiatric problems later in life. Parental training and child CBT are two interventions about which more needs to be known concerning the effects on disruptive behaviour disorders. According to a new doctoral thesis from Karolinska Institutet, both have a positive effect on such disorders, where severity should determine the choice of treatment. Tue, 22 Jun 2021 13:17:48 +0200 https://news.ki.se/first-months-decisive-for-immune-system-development Many diseases caused by a dysregulated immune system, such as allergies, asthma and autoimmunity, can be traced back to events in the first few months after birth. To date, the mechanisms behind the development of the immune system have not been fully understood. Now, researchers at Karolinska Institutet show a connection between breast milk, beneficial gut bacteria and the development of the immune system. The study is published in Cell. Thu, 17 Jun 2021 17:00:04 +0200 https://news.ki.se/several-persistent-chemicals-were-found-in-fetal-organs Researchers at Karolinska Institutet found industrial chemicals in the organs of fetuses conceived decades after many countries had banned the substances. In a study published in the journal Chemosphere, the researchers urge decision makers to consider the combined impact of the mix of chemicals that accumulate in people and nature. Wed, 16 Jun 2021 13:35:23 +0200 https://news.ki.se/immediate-skin-to-skin-contact-after-birth-improves-survival-of-pre-term-babies Continuous skin-to-skin contact starting immediately after delivery even before the baby has been stabilised can reduce mortality by 25 per cent in infants with a very low birth weight. This according to a study in low- and middle-income countries coordinated by the WHO on the initiative of researchers at Karolinska Institutet published in The New England Journal of Medicine. Wed, 26 May 2021 23:00:06 +0200 https://news.ki.se/low-risk-of-infection-in-babies-born-to-mothers-with-covid-19 Researchers at Karolinska Institutet and the Public Health Agency of Sweden have studied newborn babies whose mothers tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 during pregnancy or childbirth. The results show that although babies born of test-positive mothers are more likely to be born early, extremely few were infected with COVID-19. The study, which is published in the esteemed journal JAMA, supports the Swedish recommendation not to separate mother and baby after delivery. Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:00:07 +0200 https://news.ki.se/brain-organoids-uncover-mechanisms-of-virus-induced-microcephaly A study involving researchers at Karolinska Institutet and IMBA – Institute of Molecular Biotechnology of the Austrian Academy of Sciences – demonstrates how zika and herpes viruses can lead to brain malformations during early pregnancy. The researchers used 3D models of human brains to study which mechanisms are involved in virus-induced microcephaly, a condition where babies are born with smaller-than-usual heads. The results are published in the journal Cell Stem Cell. Fri, 09 Apr 2021 17:00:04 +0200 https://news.ki.se/climate-smart-school-lunches-accepted-by-students Many researchers agree that shifting to a more plant-based diet is an important step towards reducing our impact on the climate. A new doctoral thesis from Karolinska Institutet describes the development and test of a new method of providing sustainable school lunches. The new lunch resulted in a 40 per cent reduction in climate impact with no increase in cost or decrease in consumption. Mon, 01 Mar 2021 09:00:02 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-research-highlights-the-importance-of-the-thymus-in-successful-pregnancies How the immune system adapts to pregnancies has puzzled scientists for decades. Now, findings from an international group of researchers, led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, reveal important changes that occur in the thymus to prevent miscarriages and gestational diabetes. The results are published in the journal Nature. Wed, 23 Dec 2020 17:00:04 +0100 https://news.ki.se/youth-depression-tied-to-higher-risk-of-66-diseases-and-premature-death Depressed children and teenagers have an increased risk of suffering from premature death and a wide range of illnesses later in life. That is according to a large observational study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden. The findings highlight the need to look for other potential diseases following childhood or adolescent depression. Other psychiatric conditions, such as anxiety and substance misuse, can explain part of the association. The study is published in JAMA Psychiatry. Wed, 09 Dec 2020 17:00:04 +0100 https://news.ki.se/alternative-method-for-birth-asphyxia-safe-to-use Birth asphyxia is one of the most common causes of neonatal death. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet and others have now evaluated a method of resuscitation not previously used by midwives. The study, which is published in The New England Journal of Medicine shows that a laryngeal mask is a safe and easy-to-use alternative to other methods and one that is particularly suitable for use in low-income countries. Thu, 26 Nov 2020 13:45:19 +0100 https://news.ki.se/frozen-eggs-and-ovarian-tissue-helped-women-conceive-children-after-breast-cancer Women with breast cancer whose eggs or ovarian tissue were frozen had more children after their diagnosis than women who did not undergo fertility preservation using those methods before start of cancer treatment. That is according to a study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, published in JAMA Oncology. According to the researchers, the result highlights the importance of reproductive counseling and fertility preservation for women who are diagnosed with cancer at a young age. Thu, 19 Nov 2020 17:00:04 +0100 https://news.ki.se/case-report-of-potential-long-covid-in-children Recent data suggest that adults may experience long-term symptoms after COVID-19 infection, but if such symptoms also occur in children is still unknown. Children tend to have milder COVID-19 than adults, but in a case-report from Sweden, Professor and pediatrician Jonas F Ludvigsson describes five children with potential “long COVID”. These findings, together with a systematic review of long COVID in children, are published in the journal Acta Paediatrica. Wed, 18 Nov 2020 09:09:36 +0100 https://news.ki.se/anti-depressant-repurposed-to-treat-childhood-cancer A new study has found that a commonly prescribed anti-depressant may halt growth of a type of cancer known as childhood sarcoma, at least in mice and laboratory cell experiments. The findings, from researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and MD Anderson Cancer Centre in Texas, ignite hope of novel treatment strategies against this disease. The study is published in the journal Cancer Research. Fri, 06 Nov 2020 09:15:03 +0100 https://news.ki.se/rare-hyperinflammatory-syndrome-in-children-with-covid-19-described Researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Science for Life Laboratory in Sweden and Tor Vergata University of Rome in Italy have mapped the immune response in children affected by a rare but life-threatening inflammatory syndrome associated with COVID-19. The study, which is published in the scientific journal Cell, reveals that the inflammatory response differs from that in Kawasaki disease and severe acute COVID-19. Mon, 07 Sep 2020 12:25:59 +0200 https://news.ki.se/swine-flu-vaccination-in-pregnant-women-did-not-increase-risk-of-autism-in-offspring Two recent studies were unable to rule out that H1N1 (“swine flu”) vaccination (“Pandemrix”) and seasonal influenza vaccination given to pregnant women might be associated with autism spectrum disorder in the offspring. Now, a large study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine, refutes any such association. Tue, 01 Sep 2020 06:00:05 +0200 https://news.ki.se/jonas-f-ludvigsson-appointed-national-scientific-expert-in-pediatrics-at-the-national-board-of-health-and-welfare Professor Jonas F Ludvigsson, at MEB, KI has been appointed national scientific expert in pediatrics at the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare. Fri, 21 Aug 2020 11:33:03 +0200 https://news.ki.se/apgar-score-effective-in-assessing-health-of-preterm-infants The vitality of preterm infants should be assessed with an Apgar score, a tool used to measure the health of newborns immediately after birth. That is the conclusion by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden who in a large observational study examined the value of Apgar scores for preterm infants. The findings are published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Thu, 02 Jul 2020 06:00:04 +0200 https://news.ki.se/children-unlikely-to-be-the-main-drivers-of-the-covid-19-pandemic It is highly likely that children can transmit the new coronavirus, which causes COVID-19, but several factors suggest that children are unlikely to be the main drivers of the pandemic. Opening up schools and kindergartens is unlikely to impact COVID-19 mortality rates in older people, according to a systematic review that spanned 47 publications and was conducted by researchers at Karolinska Institutet. The paper is published in the scientific journal Acta Paediatrica. Wed, 20 May 2020 10:22:44 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-findings-on-hepatitis-c-in-infants-can-lead-to-improved-treatments Only about five per cent of the babies born to mothers with hepatitis C are themselves infected by the disease. A possible reason for this low figure is that the baby’s immune system has already destroyed the virus before birth. A new study from researchers at KI and published in tje journal Gut reveals clear adaptations of the uninfected babies’ immune system that can lead the way to new treatment methods. Mon, 27 Apr 2020 10:30:06 +0200 https://news.ki.se/children-of-parents-with-mental-illness-have-higher-risk-of-injuries Children of parents suffering from mental illness have a higher risk of injuries than other children, according to a study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, published in the journal BMJ. The risk is elevated up to 17 years of age and peaks during the first year of life. The findings highlight the need for parents with mental illness to receive extra support around child injury prevention measures as well as early treatment of mental morbidity among expecting parents. Thu, 09 Apr 2020 00:30:07 +0200 https://news.ki.se/childhood-obesity-linked-to-higher-risk-of-anxiety-depression-and-premature-death Two new studies from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden underscore health risks associated with childhood obesity. Children with obesity have a three times higher risk of mortality in early adulthood compared with children in the general population and are more likely to suffer from anxiety and depression. The findings, published in PLOS Medicine and BMC Medicine, highlight the need to identify specific risk factors for children with obesity and find preventative tools, say the researchers. Wed, 18 Mar 2020 19:29:13 +0100 https://news.ki.se/length-of-pregnancy-alters-the-childs-dna Researchers from Karolinska Institutet led by Professor Erik Melén have together with an international team mapped the relationship between length of pregnancy and chemical DNA changes in more than 6,000 newborn babies. For each week's longer pregnancy, DNA methylation changes in thousands of genes were detected in the umbilical cord blood (Figure 1). Mon, 02 Mar 2020 08:08:36 +0100 https://news.ki.se/skin-moisturizers-failed-to-prevent-atopic-eczema-in-babies Babies regularly treated with bath oil and skin cream are no more protected from developing atopic eczema than other babies, according to a study at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and the University of Oslo in Norway. Early complementary introduction of certain foods to breastfeeding also failed to reduce the presence of atopic eczema during the first 12 months. The findings are published in The Lancet. Thu, 20 Feb 2020 00:30:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/ivf-conceived-children-have-somewhat-higher-mortality-risk-in-their-first-weeks-of-life Children conceived with assisted reproductive techniques have a somewhat higher mortality risk during their first weeks of life than children conceived naturally, according to a study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, published in the journal Fertility and Sterility. The researchers link the increased risk to a higher degree of premature births in IVF-conceived children. The risk of infant mortality is still very small for both groups and after 1 year of age there is no difference. Tue, 18 Feb 2020 06:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/get-easily-out-of-breath-it-may-be-because-you-were-small-at-birth-study-finds Babies born with low birth weights are more likely to have poor cardiorespiratory fitness later in life than their normal-weight peers. That is according to a study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden published in the journal JAHA. The findings underscore the importance of prevention strategies to reduce low birth weights even among those carried to at term delivery. Fri, 31 Jan 2020 11:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-study-shows-lower-mortality-from-induction-of-labor-at-41-weeks Inducing labor after 41 instead of 42 full weeks of pregnancy appears to be safer in terms of perinatal survival, according to new research from the University of Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska and Karolinska Institutet in Sweden. The current study is expected to provide a key piece of evidence for upcoming decisions in maternity care. Thu, 21 Nov 2019 09:29:17 +0100 https://news.ki.se/pregnant-women-with-eating-disorders-run-higher-risk-of-complications Pregnant women with eating disorders should undergo extended pregnancy screenings considering their increased risk of complications. That is the conclusion from a study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry. The researchers were, for example, able to show that children to mothers with eating disorders had an increased risk of premature birth and being born with a small head circumference. Wed, 20 Nov 2019 17:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/lithium-can-reverse-radiation-damage-after-brain-tumour-treatment Children who have received radiotherapy for a brain tumour can develop cognitive problems later in life. In their studies on mice, researchers at Karolinska Institutet have now shown that the drug lithium can help to reverse the damage caused long after it has occurred. The study is published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry and the researchers are now planning to test the treatment in clinical trials. Thu, 14 Nov 2019 06:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/more-babies-may-benefit-from-neuroprotective-therapy-following-oxygen-deprivation-at-birth Children who suffer mild brain injury due to oxygen deprivation at birth normally do not receive cooling therapy to reduce the risk of permanent damage. Now, researchers at Karolinska Institutet and University College Cork report that these children have significantly impaired cognitive outcomes at 2-3 years of age and therefore should be included in future clinical trials of neuroprotective therapies. The study is published in JAMA Pediatrics. Mon, 11 Nov 2019 17:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-biomarkers-for-childhood-asthma-may-facilitate-early-diagnosis Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have followed children who have sought emergency care for wheezing during their first years of life and found specific biomarkers that can predict the need for asthma medication several years later. The study is published in the prestigious European Respiratory Journal. Mon, 21 Oct 2019 13:37:21 +0200 https://news.ki.se/children-exposed-to-swedish-snus-during-pregnancy-have-higher-blood-pressure Children are more likely to have higher systolic blood pressure by age six if their mom used the Swedish powdered tobacco product snus during pregnancy. This according to a new study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Wed, 16 Oct 2019 11:00:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/more-work-needs-to-be-done-to-ensure-that-better-pneumonia-diagnostics-aids-are-developed-and-launched-to-frontline-health-workers Hi there Kevin Baker, doctoral student at the Department of Public Health Sciences at Karolinska Institutet. Today Friday 20 September you will defend your thesis. Tell us, what is the main focus of your thesis? Fri, 20 Sep 2019 08:11:32 +0200 https://news.ki.se/increased-risk-of-psychiatric-disorders-in-children-with-ibd Children with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) run a greater risk of psychiatric disorders, according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden published in JAMA Pediatrics. The researchers claim that more psychological support and longer follow-up is needed for the children affected and their parents. Mon, 19 Aug 2019 17:03:13 +0200 https://news.ki.se/sweden-leads-the-world-in-saving-extremely-preterm-babies The survival rate among extremely preterm babies has greatly improved in Sweden, a country that offers top-class neonatal care, a study led from Karolinska Institutet published in the esteemed journal JAMA reports. Tue, 26 Mar 2019 16:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/17-november-world-prematurity-day-and-medical-research Tue, 13 Nov 2018 12:04:26 +0100 https://news.ki.se/link-between-vaccines-and-allergies-dismissed Wed, 07 Nov 2018 07:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-biomarkers-for-neuroblastoma Tue, 13 Mar 2018 11:00:24 +0100 https://news.ki.se/significantly-increased-suicide-risk-among-unaccompanied-refugee-minors In a report written on behalf of the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare, researchers at Karolinska Institutet have concluded that the risk of suicide among unaccompanied refugee minors and young adults in 2017 was nine times higher than the equivalent figure for the same age group in the Swedish population. Mon, 19 Feb 2018 12:53:50 +0100 https://news.ki.se/apgar-scores-in-neonates-predict-risk-of-cerebral-palsy-and-epilepsy An infant’s scores on the so-called Apgar scale can predict the risk of a later diagnosis of cerebral palsy (CP) or epilepsy. The risk rises with decreasing Apgar score, but even slightly lowered scores can be linked to a higher risk of these diagnoses, according to an extensive observational study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet published in The BMJ. Thu, 08 Feb 2018 06:30:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/corticosteroid-treatment-increases-survival-of-preterm-infants-within-hours Mon, 15 May 2017 18:00:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/childhood-sleep-apnoea-is-common-but-hard-to-diagnose Thu, 27 Apr 2017 10:49:17 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-treatment-for-childhood-cancer-demonstrate-increased-survival Thu, 02 Mar 2017 19:30:02 +0100 https://news.ki.se/increased-survival-with-new-treatment-for-aggressive-form-of-childhood-cancer Thu, 02 Mar 2017 06:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/good-long-term-results-of-obesity-surgery-in-young-people Thu, 12 Jan 2017 14:16:50 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-brainstem-model-reveals-how-brains-control-breathing Tue, 12 Jul 2016 10:46:59 +0200 https://news.ki.se/tore-curstedts-curosurf-helped-millions-of-preterm-babies In the spring of 2016, KI researcher Tore Curstedt was nominated for a Lifetime Achievement Award by the European Patent Office for having devoted his life to Curosurf, a drug that has helped to activate the lungs of millions of preterm babies. Thu, 09 Jun 2016 17:09:24 +0200 https://news.ki.se/weight-gain-between-pregnancies-increases-risk-of-birth-as-phyxia Tue, 07 Jun 2016 20:00:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/babies-with-down-syndrome-have-healthier-hearts Wed, 01 Jun 2016 07:05:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/gene-often-lost-in-childhood-cancer-crucial-in-cells-life-or-death-decision A gene that is often lost in childhood cancer plays an important role in the decision between life and death of certain cells, according to a new study published in the journal Developmental Cell. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Ludwig Cancer Research in Sweden have discovered the process by which that gene, KIF1B-β, kills cells and thereby suppresses tumour development. Mon, 25 Jan 2016 18:05:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/parental-support-has-positive-effect-on-childrens-eating-behaviours Thu, 21 Jan 2016 10:39:18 +0100 https://news.ki.se/combination-therapy-can-prevent-cytostatic-resistance Wed, 25 Nov 2015 11:15:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/unique-stem-cell-brittle-bone-study-starts Tue, 13 Oct 2015 10:39:39 +0200 https://news.ki.se/home-based-counselling-did-not-improve-neonatal-survival Wed, 30 Sep 2015 08:00:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-mechanism-discovered-behind-infant-epilepsy Thu, 03 Sep 2015 11:05:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/children-with-asd-should-receive-a-molecular-diagnosis Wed, 02 Sep 2015 08:15:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/grandparental-support-helps-reduce-the-risk-of-child-obesity Mon, 22 Jun 2015 10:37:46 +0200 https://news.ki.se/increased-infant-mortality-rates-among-children-of-overweight-women Wed, 03 Dec 2014 09:35:09 +0100 https://news.ki.se/causal-link-between-antibiotics-and-childhood-asthma-dismissed Mon, 01 Dec 2014 09:56:59 +0100 https://news.ki.se/childhood-central-nervous-system-cancer-affects-identity-in-adulthood Mon, 17 Nov 2014 08:30:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/invisible-risk-group-among-adolescents-at-risk-of-mental-ill-health Mon, 03 Feb 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/brittle-bone-babies-helped-by-fetal-stem-cell-grafts Mon, 16 Dec 2013 00:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/higher-incidence-of-morbidity-in-obese-children-in-sweden-than-in-germany Tue, 16 Jul 2013 00:00:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-strategy-for-defeating-neuroblastoma Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +0200