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Genes involved in ulcerative colitis identified

22 hours 18 min ago

[NEWS, 15 March 2010] An international team of researchers has identified as many as 30 human genes which contribute to ulcerative colitis susceptibility. The results, which are presented in the scientific journal Nature Genetics, provide a significant improvement of our understanding of the genetic contribution to chronic intestinal inflammation, and give hope for more precise diagnostics and tailor-made treatment strategies in the future.

How muscle cells control fatty acid uptake

22 hours 18 min ago

[Press Relese 2010-03-15] A new study from the Swedish medical university Karolinska Institutet shows that the blood vessels and muscles of the heart can regulate the uptake of fatty acids that we ingest through meat, milk products and other food. The researchers behind the study have also identified the way in which regulation is governed by the muscles themselves. The results, which are published in the scientific journal Nature, open the way for new forms of treatment for pathological fat accumulation in the muscles which, in turn, increases the risk of type II (adult) diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Hudens mest ursprungliga stamcell upptäckt

Fri, 2010-03-12 00:00

[Nyhet 2010-03-12] Cellerna i hudens yttersta lager liksom cellerna i hårsäckarna - hårfolliklarna - förnyas ständigt. Dessutom måste skador och sår snabbt repareras och förstörd vävnad ersättas. Nu har forskare vid Karolinska Institutet och Hubrecht Institute i Holland lyckats identifiera den mest ursprungliga stamcellen i huden.

Scientific breakthrough in genetic studies of animal domestication

Thu, 2010-03-11 00:00

[News 2010-03-11] The domestication of animals and plants is the most important technological innovation during human history. This genetic transformation of wild species has occurred as humans have used individuals carrying favorable gene variants for breeding purposes. In the current issue of Nature an international team led by researchers at Uppsala University has revealed some of the secrets underlying the remarkable development of the domestic chicken.

New drug candidate reduces blood lipids

Thu, 2010-03-11 00:00

[Press Release 2010-03-11] A thyroid-hormone-like substance that works specifically on the liver reduces blood cholesterol with no serious side effects. This according to a clinical trial conducted by researchers from Karolinska Institutet, amongst other centres, published today in the top-ranking scientific periodical The New England Journal of Medicine.

Perceived health can predict survival of esophago-gastric cancer

Tue, 2010-03-09 00:00

[Press Release 2010-03-09] Changes in patients' self-rated quality of life after treatment for esophago-gastric cancer can predict the chances for long-term survival. This is the result researchers at the Swedish medical university Karolinska Institutet made, in a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

Utvecklad hemsjukvård kan stärka dold patientgrupp

Fri, 2010-03-05 00:00

[PRESSMEDDELANDE 2010-03-05] Hemsjukvården kan behöva utvecklas för att ge patienterna en trygg och säker vård. En ny avhandling från Karolinska Institutet visar att hemsjukvårdens patienter är en dold grupp som ofta är multisjuka och har stora vårdbehov. Men vårdformen i primärvården är idag inte anpassad för att ta emot så svårt sjuka patienter. Dessutom är roller och ansvarsfördelning otydliga, främst mellan husläkaren och distriktssköterskan, menar Sonja Modin, forskare och distriktsläkare.

Michael J. Fox to be made honorary doctor at Karolinska Institutet

Fri, 2010-03-05 00:00

[PRESS RELEASE 2010-03-05] The renowned advocate and actor Michael J. Fox is to be made honorary doctor of medicine at Karolinska Institutet in recognition of his work raising funds and awareness for Parkinson's disease as the founder of the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF).

Två ERC-anslag till KI-forskare

Thu, 2010-03-04 00:00

[Nyhet 2010-03-04] Det europeiska forskningsrådet, ERC, har offentliggjort vilka forskare som får medel i den andra utlysningen av de prestigefyllda ERC Advanced Investigator Grants (ERC Advanced Grants).

Karolinska Institutet gets the go-ahead to educate nurses

Tue, 2010-03-02 00:00

[Press Release 2010-03-02] The National Agency for Higher Education (HSV) has today decided to give KI degree-awarding powers for the study programme in nursing. HSV thinks that Karolinska Institutet (KI) can meet the qualitative target and that the right conditions for providing nursing education are in place.

Ja till Karolinska Institutets utbildning av sjuksköterskor

Tue, 2010-03-02 00:00

[Pressmeddelande 2010-03-02] Högskoleverket (HSV) har idag beslutat att ge Karolinska Institutet examensrätten för sjuksköterskeutbildningen på grundnivå. HSV anser att Karolinska Institutet kan uppfylla examensmålen och att det finns goda förutsättningar för att bedriva utbildning för sjuksköterskor.

Dean dismissed after undue influence

Tue, 2010-03-02 00:00

[Press Release 2010-03-02] Karolinska Institutet (KI) has today decided to dismiss Professor Karl Tryggvason from the office of Dean of Research after it emerged that he exercised undue influence over how funds were allocated to leading professors at Karolinska Institutet.

Omega-3 possible weapon against neural tumours in children

Mon, 2010-03-01 00:00

[Press Release 2010-03-01] In a newly published study, Swedish and American scientists show how the Omega-3 fatty acid DHA can serve as both sword and shield in the fight against certain forms of cancer. The new findings on the mechanisms behind this two-sided effect give hope of one day using DHA as a complement to cytostatics in the treatment of children with neural cancer.

KI-doktorand Ylva Dalén årets kvinnliga uppfinnare

Fri, 2010-02-26 00:00

[Nyhet 2010-02-26] Med lekställningen "Hoppolek" kvalificerade sig sjukgymnasten och doktoranden Ylva Dalén till Årets kvinnliga uppfinnare 2010. Förutom äran får hon ett diplom och en symbolisk summa på 5000 kr.

KI-forskare i regeringens nytillsatta rehabiliteringsråd

Wed, 2010-02-24 00:00

[Nyhet 2010-02-24] Regeringen har tillsatt ett Rehabiliteringsråd som ska bistå regeringen i frågor med koppling till rehabiliteringsområdet. Åke Nygren, professor emeritus i personskadeprevention vid Karolinska Institutet, blir rådets ordförande.

Nya test ger säkrare besked om jordnötsallergi

Wed, 2010-02-24 00:00

[NYHET 2010-02-24] Fler än två av tre som tror att de är jordnötsallergiska kan tåla jordnöt, visar studier från Karolinska Institutet och Södersjukhuset. Nyutvecklade allergitester kan skilja personer som kan komma att reagera svårt vid kontakt med jordnötter från dem som reagerar lindrigt eller inte alls.

Skillnader i arbetsförhållanden hos vård- och omsorgsanställda

Tue, 2010-02-23 00:00

[Nyhet 2010-02-24] I en ny rapport jämförs för första gången vård- och omsorgsyrken hos olika arbetsgivare - landsting, kommun respektive privata företag. Resultaten visar att det finns stora skillnader ifråga om arbetsförhållanden, levnadsvanor och hälsa.

Operation of heartburn provides little protection against esophageal cancer

Tue, 2010-02-23 00:00

[PRESS RELEASE, 23 February 2010] Severe heartburn is the most important risk factor for suffering from glandular cell carcinoma (adenocarcinoma) in the esophagus. Scientists have therefore hoped that surgery for heartburn should have a protective effect against this aggressive cancer. However, a large Swedish study, published in the scientific journal Gastroenterology, show that patients who undergo surgery for heartburn still are in high risk of having esophageal cancer a long time after they have had surgery.

KI Alumni contribute to new funds

Mon, 2010-02-22 00:00

[News 2010-02-22] In commemoration of KI´s 200 anniversary, KI Alumni are, for the first time, invited to contribute to three new funds: The education fund and The research fund will allocate grants to measures supporting the education at KI and promote PhD-students and junior scientists respectively. The fund for global health will support important collaborations between KI and universities in low- and middle income countries.

Högt nikotinberoende hos ungdomar som snusar

Thu, 2010-02-18 00:00

[Nyhet 2010-02-18] Ungdomar som både röker och snusar har kraftigt ökad risk för symptom på nikotinberoende jämfört med unga som bara röker cigaretter. Även om ungdomarna väljer att enbart snusa ökar risken för nikotinberoende när de själva får fylla i skattningsskalor, visar en ny studie från Karolinska Institutet.