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Specially designed virtual reality game for children who are afraid of needles

The Paediatric Pain Knowledge Centre at Rigshospitalet and the virtual reality (VR) company Khora have developed a specially designed VR game that can help children sit still, for example while blood samples are being taking, and distract them from the needle and the pain.

29. June 2020 / 12:47

Pregnancy loss in Denmark over the past 40 years

A new study of pregnancies in Denmark over the past 40 years shows that almost one in ten of all pregnancies end in a miscarriage, and the risk increases with age.

18. June 2020 / 0:00

GLP-1-Based Treatment of Diabetes Does not Cause Pancreatitis

The commonly used treatment for type 2 diabetes and obesity, GLP-1, does not cause pancreatitis. The treatment is known to increase two markers of pancreatitis, but now, a new study shows a harmless, physiological explanation.

15. June 2020 / 13:00

Physicians at Rigshospitalet perform the first ever artificial heart operation in Denmark

Physicians at Rigshospitalet are the first in Northern Europe to have implanted the Carmat fully artificial heart into a patient. Carmat can be an alternative to a heart transplant or a temporary solution for patients waiting for a transplant.

26. May 2020 / 14:00

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Advice on coronavirus

Information in English and 9 lother anguages. Advice on visiting the hospital, as a patient or a relative, and what to do if you're experiencing symptoms.

Research

Research is one of the cornerstones of Rigshospitalet. This means that research occupies a very special place of importance and priority at Rigshospitalet.

Publishing date: 6/16/2020 3:40 PM

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