News Get the latest news from Rigshospitalet. Page Content 162 news stories 1-50 | 51-100 | 101-150 | 151-162 | > Large increase in HPV-related head and neck cancer in Denmark New research from Rigshospitalet shows that there has been a threefold increase in HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer cases over the past 18 years. 3. August 2020 / 0:00 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 Danish Researchers Find New Breast Cancer Gene in Young People New research shows for the first time that RBBP8 gene variants may lead to the development of breast cancer in very young women. 13. May 2020 / 14:20 Rigshopitalet to head trials of drug to treat COVID-19 European efforts to test whether the Remdesivir drug works against COVID-19 are to be managed from Rigshospitalet. 17. March 2020 / 2:00 “Early puberty” is perhaps not early New research from Rigshospitalet gives rise to reconsidering conceptions of what is normal for puberty and “early puberty” 14. February 2020 / 11:05 Global Study Maps Cancer Mutations in Large Catalogue Mutations in 38 different types of cancer have been mapped by means of whole genome analysis by an international team of researchers. The researchers have compiled a catalogue of the cancer mutations that will be available worldwide to doctors and researchers. 7. February 2020 / 14:40 Fish oil supplements associated with male reproductive health Taking fish oil supplements may improve sperm quality in healthy young men, a new study Danish study suggests. 27. January 2020 / 9:20 Rigshospitalet opens new North Wing In the presence of HM The Queen, the new treatment building with almost 200 private rooms and 33 modern operating theatres opened on 14 January 2020. 24. January 2020 / 15:30 10 years after sepsis break-through: We’re building a test machine Milestone clinical trial at Rigshospitalet has gone around the world. New figures show that the trial has saved DKK 52 million, 4,400 unnecessary blood transfusions and 1,184 lives - and that’s in Denmark alone. 13. January 2020 / 12:45 Genetic research pioneer wins prestigious award Icelandic professor, Kari Stefansson, has conducted groundbreaking research within population genetics with his company deCODE genetics, and he is this year's winner of Rigshospitalet's International KFJ Award. 2. December 2019 / 9:45 Icelandic pioneer in genetic research wins prestigious award Icelandic professor, Kari Stefansson, has conducted groundbreaking research within population genetics with his company deCODE genetics, and he is this year's winner of Rigshospitalet's International KFJ Award. 8. November 2019 / 9:00 Large grant for research into dangerous bacteria The Novo Nordisk Foundation has granted DKK 60 mill. (EUR 7.9 mill.) to a new research centre in persistent bacterial infections. Such are hard to treat with antibiotics and are one of the most serious global health problems. 28. October 2019 / 2:00 Millions for research into physical training prior to cancer surgery With grants totalling more than DKK 10 mill. (EUR 1.3 mill.), TrygFonden’s Centre for Physical Activity Research at Rigshospitalet can now examine whether targeted physical training can help cancer patients through major surgery. 28. October 2019 / 2:00 Pregnancy Loss Not Linked to Later Cancer COPENHAGEN - A new study finds that pregnancy loss, even if repeated, is not associated with later cancer development. The study is the largest of its kind, investigating multiple types of cancer, and both common and rare types of pregnancy loss. 11. October 2019 / 9:45 Research project will improve the quality of life of people with chronic arthritis Senior Researcher and nurse Bente Appel Esbensen Center for Rheuma-tology and Spine Diseases, Rigshospitalet, receives DKK 7.5 million from The Novo Nordisk Foundation for a major new research project that will provide new tools to nurses and other healthcare profes-sionals to help them further improve the quality of life of people with chronic arthritis. 27. September 2019 / 13:30 Rigshospitalet-spinout to develop cancer-drug in Copenhagen-based 'Creation House' The biotech company ADCendo ApS, a spinout-company from the Biotech Research and Innovation Centre within University of Copenhagen and Rigshospitalet, has been accepted into the start up-programme Creation House at the BioInnovation Institute. Along with the enrolment comes guidance, support, advanced laboratories and a convertible loan of 10 million DKK. 30. August 2019 / 0:00 Saves thousands of lives as a matter of routine Since its introduction 30 years ago, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has changed from being a nerve-racking journey into unknown territory to an everyday procedure. However, there is a reverse side to this successful, now routine procedure. 29. August 2019 / 15:20 Carbohydrate in the Heart Seems to Help Regulate Blood Pressure New research from Rigshospitalet and University of Copenhagen suggests that a particular type of carbohydrate plays an important role in regulating the blood pressure in the human body. The researchers believe that the finding may have a vast potential for improved medications for high blood pressure. 2. July 2019 / 13:00 New centre to be an international trailblazer within treatment of hearing and balance problems With a donation of DKK 40 million from William Demant Foundation, the Capital Region of Denmark can now consolidate all specialist treatment of hearing and balance problems at a new Copenhagen Hearing and Balance Centre at Rigshospitalet. 28. June 2019 / 10:40 Sinus surgery curbs dangerous bacterial migration The sinuses are a bacterial reservoir that can infect the lungs and cause life-threatening pneumonia in patients with chronic lung disease. Groundbreaking keyhole surgery and local treatment with antibiotics spray inhibit bacteria migration. 25. June 2019 / 14:20 Blood measurement in a space capsule Blood depletion for astronauts can endanger Mars missions. Danish-led pioneering research in blood measurement is gathering important knowledge in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA). 4. June 2019 / 13:30 Far more patients are being treated hyperacutely for thrombosis in the brain 20% more patients are receiving hyperacute treatment for thrombosis in the brain since new treatment criteria were introduced. A number of patients have also received treatment much quicker. This all increases their chances of survival. 4. June 2019 / 1:20 New Algorithm Uses Disease History to Predict Intensive Care Patients’ Chances of Survival Researchers from the University of Copenhagen and Rigshospitalet have used data on more than 230,000 intensive care patients to develop a new algorithm. Among other things, it uses disease history from the past 23 years to predict patients’ chances of survival in intensive care units. 24. May 2019 / 0:00 New team of professors to steer BørneRiget towards the global elite A grant of DKK 60 mill. (EUR 8 mill.) to BørneRiget from the Novo Nordisk Foundation means that three professors have been recruited at Rigshospitalet to secure a Danish lead within reconstructive surgery, foetal diagnostics and treatment of children with heart diseases. 1. May 2019 / 9:00 Robot doctors moving in a new direction Robotic surgery is becoming more common at Rigshospitalet. The Department of Surgical Gastroenterology will soon be performing all cancer surgery on the oesophagus and stomach with robots and will test new treatments. And at the same time, a new public-private collaboration is well on the way to optimising robotic surgery workflows. 1. April 2019 / 15:30 Cardiologists are surprised: Treatment at home increases survival rate for seriously ill heart patients Transitioning patients with a heart valve infection to treatment with tablets and discharging them sooner is safe – and in the long term, this treatment helps patients recover more quickly than when the traditional treatment is used. 29. March 2019 / 10:45 The placenta does not protect your foetus against fluorinated substances Researchers from Rigshospitalet have discovered that, throughout pregnancy, foetuses are exposed to fluorinated substances that accumulate in their lungs and livers. These recently published results have raised concern for researchers. 25. March 2019 / 10:40 Major step towards precision medicine for heart patients Cardiologists from Rigshospitalet, researchers from the University of Copenhagen, and experts from Norway and Iceland are aiming to improve treatment for heart patients through advanced predictions based on knowledge about risk factors. The PM Heart project has received DKK 22.5 million (EUR 3 million) from, among others, Innovation Fund Denmark and NordForsk. 21. March 2019 / 14:45 Less time on the couch reduces fatness in babies of obese women Overweight and obesity are enormous problems for society and health care. In Denmark, 10-12 of children before school age are overweight or obese. However, having too much fat starts before birth, in the womb. 20. March 2019 / 10:00 Operating on Denmark's tiniest patients Surgery on tiny foetuses in their mother's womb is very much a question of accuracy. The Centre for Fetal Medicine and Pregnancy performs surgery on foetuses as young as 15 weeks. 23. January 2019 / 9:00 New Nordic food keeps kidneys in shape Quit eating convenience food and eat less meat. Pure produce, vegetables and fruit are the way forward if you want to be good to your kidneys. Kidney-friendly everyday food helps chronic kidney patients cut down on their medicine and prevents cardiovascular diseases. 21. January 2019 / 11:00 Precision diagnostics to predict brain cancer It seems that a combination of several advanced examinations could accurately predict sites in the brain at the greatest risk of developing tumours in brain cancer patients. 14. January 2019 / 0:00 How Exercise Reduces Belly Fat in Humans Some of you may have made a New Year’s resolution to hit the gym to tackle that annoying belly fat. But have you ever wondered how physical activity produces this desired effect? A signaling molecule called interleukin-6 plays a critical role in this process, researchers report December 27 in the journal Cell Metabolism. 27. December 2018 / 22:00 Prestigious award spurs the hunt for the reasons behind poor semen quality A Danish-Finnish study will examine and compare semen from Danish and Finnish fathers and their sons for the first time. The head of the Finnish part of the study, Professor Jorma Toppari, has just received Rigshospitalet's International KFJ Award. 15. November 2018 / 13:00 Palliative care should be offered far earlier during cancer treatment A large international commission of cancer experts recommends integrating alleviating palliative care into oncology, and offering such care early during a cancer treatment pathway. "In Denmark, palliative care is only an option for terminally ill patients," said Per Sjøgren, Professor in palliative medicine. 15. November 2018 / 10:00 Medical attention around the clock A new project will revolutionise monitoring of hospitalised patients at special risk, thus reducing the incidence of complications and deaths. 13. November 2018 / 7:00 20 million from the “Knæk Cancer” campaign to establish a new blood cancer research centre The Danish Research Center for Precision Medicine of Blood Cancer will work to improve treatment for blood cancer patients, for example by testing and developing medicines targeting the 'specific version' of the disease in each individual patient. 12. November 2018 / 10:00 No benefit from preventive stomach ulcer medicine for critically ill patients Seriously ill intensive-care patients do not benefit from being treated with preventive stomach ulcer medicine, according to a large-scale clinical trial conducted by the CRIC research centre at the Department of Intensive Care, Rigshospitalet. 8. November 2018 / 13:00 Status of the situation at the Nordic Cochrane Centre Peter Gøtzsche has been suspended by Rigshospitalet until further notice 6. November 2018 / 17:00 Danish researchers discover a new inherited heart disease A cardiologist from The National University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen spearheaded an international collaboration project with colleagues from Oxford and Amsterdam and made an out-of-the-ordinary discovery. Together with experts in bioinformatics from the University of Copenhagen and the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), the cardiologists have identified a previously undiscovered severe heart disease – the inherited familial ST depressions syndrome. The discovery has just been published in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine. 2. November 2018 / 9:00 Research Team Receives New Funding for Continued Research into the Blood-Brain Barrier The Lundbeck Foundation grants DKK 24 million in funding for the Research Initiative on Brain Barriers and Drug Delivery centre. The researchers will use the funding to continue their research into the mechanisms of the blood-brain barrier and the development of new molecules. 25. October 2018 / 13:00 Award to Danish researcher Dr Nunu Lund presented her award-winning paper on chronobiology and sex differences in cluster headache and received the 2018 Giuseppi Nappi Award at the 17th Migraine Trust International Symposium (MTIS) that took place in London earlier this month. 20. September 2018 / 13:15 New Research and Educational Programme for young researchers Knowledge exchange between basic biomedical research and clinical practice is vital in the development of new forms of treatment. A new research and educational programme will provide young researchers with a broadened perspective in medicine and learn them how to translate results from the laboratory to clinical practice and the life science industry. 13. September 2018 / 15:00 Treatment at home can halve admission times for seriously ill heart patients New research results show that six-week-long hospital admissions for patients with heart infections can be halved, without this affecting the patients’ prospects of recovery. 4. September 2018 / 13:00 Breakthrough study: HIV treatment prevents transmission of virus between partners Results from the PARTNER2 study confirm that effective HIV treatment prevents transmission of virus between gay men. This will improve the quality of life for HIV positive people and their partners globally. 9. August 2018 / 10:00 Survey: genetic diagnostics roaring ahead The use of genetic analyses is increasing rapidly. A new survey shows that genetic analyses are being used for diagnostic evaluation, diagnostics and research projects in 22 out of 30 specialist areas at Rigshospitalet. 2. July 2018 / 14:00 Better start in life for children with cystic fibrosis Successful screening for cystic fibrosis in newborns means that children with the disease receive early treatment and have better chances of living a long and good life 27. June 2018 / 14:00 162 news stories 1-50 | 51-100 | 101-150 | 151-162 | > RSS Responsible editor Webgruppen på Rigshospitalet Please give your consent in order to send your message. Please enter a valid email address. Note: This mail is not secure. Your email should therefore not include civil registration numbers or health information.Read how to send secure digital post:https://www.regionh.dk/securemail Write your message: Write your email (Must be filled out): I hereby give my consent to the Capital Region of Denmark to process the information in my enquiry for professional purposes only. Read the terms for your consent Send No e-mail has been registred for this user/group
Large increase in HPV-related head and neck cancer in Denmark New research from Rigshospitalet shows that there has been a threefold increase in HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer cases over the past 18 years. 3. August 2020 / 0:00
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
Danish Researchers Find New Breast Cancer Gene in Young People New research shows for the first time that RBBP8 gene variants may lead to the development of breast cancer in very young women. 13. May 2020 / 14:20
Rigshopitalet to head trials of drug to treat COVID-19 European efforts to test whether the Remdesivir drug works against COVID-19 are to be managed from Rigshospitalet. 17. March 2020 / 2:00
“Early puberty” is perhaps not early New research from Rigshospitalet gives rise to reconsidering conceptions of what is normal for puberty and “early puberty” 14. February 2020 / 11:05
Global Study Maps Cancer Mutations in Large Catalogue Mutations in 38 different types of cancer have been mapped by means of whole genome analysis by an international team of researchers. The researchers have compiled a catalogue of the cancer mutations that will be available worldwide to doctors and researchers. 7. February 2020 / 14:40
Fish oil supplements associated with male reproductive health Taking fish oil supplements may improve sperm quality in healthy young men, a new study Danish study suggests. 27. January 2020 / 9:20
Rigshospitalet opens new North Wing In the presence of HM The Queen, the new treatment building with almost 200 private rooms and 33 modern operating theatres opened on 14 January 2020. 24. January 2020 / 15:30
10 years after sepsis break-through: We’re building a test machine Milestone clinical trial at Rigshospitalet has gone around the world. New figures show that the trial has saved DKK 52 million, 4,400 unnecessary blood transfusions and 1,184 lives - and that’s in Denmark alone. 13. January 2020 / 12:45
Genetic research pioneer wins prestigious award Icelandic professor, Kari Stefansson, has conducted groundbreaking research within population genetics with his company deCODE genetics, and he is this year's winner of Rigshospitalet's International KFJ Award. 2. December 2019 / 9:45
Icelandic pioneer in genetic research wins prestigious award Icelandic professor, Kari Stefansson, has conducted groundbreaking research within population genetics with his company deCODE genetics, and he is this year's winner of Rigshospitalet's International KFJ Award. 8. November 2019 / 9:00
Large grant for research into dangerous bacteria The Novo Nordisk Foundation has granted DKK 60 mill. (EUR 7.9 mill.) to a new research centre in persistent bacterial infections. Such are hard to treat with antibiotics and are one of the most serious global health problems. 28. October 2019 / 2:00
Millions for research into physical training prior to cancer surgery With grants totalling more than DKK 10 mill. (EUR 1.3 mill.), TrygFonden’s Centre for Physical Activity Research at Rigshospitalet can now examine whether targeted physical training can help cancer patients through major surgery. 28. October 2019 / 2:00
Pregnancy Loss Not Linked to Later Cancer COPENHAGEN - A new study finds that pregnancy loss, even if repeated, is not associated with later cancer development. The study is the largest of its kind, investigating multiple types of cancer, and both common and rare types of pregnancy loss. 11. October 2019 / 9:45
Research project will improve the quality of life of people with chronic arthritis Senior Researcher and nurse Bente Appel Esbensen Center for Rheuma-tology and Spine Diseases, Rigshospitalet, receives DKK 7.5 million from The Novo Nordisk Foundation for a major new research project that will provide new tools to nurses and other healthcare profes-sionals to help them further improve the quality of life of people with chronic arthritis. 27. September 2019 / 13:30
Rigshospitalet-spinout to develop cancer-drug in Copenhagen-based 'Creation House' The biotech company ADCendo ApS, a spinout-company from the Biotech Research and Innovation Centre within University of Copenhagen and Rigshospitalet, has been accepted into the start up-programme Creation House at the BioInnovation Institute. Along with the enrolment comes guidance, support, advanced laboratories and a convertible loan of 10 million DKK. 30. August 2019 / 0:00
Saves thousands of lives as a matter of routine Since its introduction 30 years ago, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has changed from being a nerve-racking journey into unknown territory to an everyday procedure. However, there is a reverse side to this successful, now routine procedure. 29. August 2019 / 15:20
Carbohydrate in the Heart Seems to Help Regulate Blood Pressure New research from Rigshospitalet and University of Copenhagen suggests that a particular type of carbohydrate plays an important role in regulating the blood pressure in the human body. The researchers believe that the finding may have a vast potential for improved medications for high blood pressure. 2. July 2019 / 13:00
New centre to be an international trailblazer within treatment of hearing and balance problems With a donation of DKK 40 million from William Demant Foundation, the Capital Region of Denmark can now consolidate all specialist treatment of hearing and balance problems at a new Copenhagen Hearing and Balance Centre at Rigshospitalet. 28. June 2019 / 10:40
Sinus surgery curbs dangerous bacterial migration The sinuses are a bacterial reservoir that can infect the lungs and cause life-threatening pneumonia in patients with chronic lung disease. Groundbreaking keyhole surgery and local treatment with antibiotics spray inhibit bacteria migration. 25. June 2019 / 14:20
Blood measurement in a space capsule Blood depletion for astronauts can endanger Mars missions. Danish-led pioneering research in blood measurement is gathering important knowledge in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA). 4. June 2019 / 13:30
Far more patients are being treated hyperacutely for thrombosis in the brain 20% more patients are receiving hyperacute treatment for thrombosis in the brain since new treatment criteria were introduced. A number of patients have also received treatment much quicker. This all increases their chances of survival. 4. June 2019 / 1:20
New Algorithm Uses Disease History to Predict Intensive Care Patients’ Chances of Survival Researchers from the University of Copenhagen and Rigshospitalet have used data on more than 230,000 intensive care patients to develop a new algorithm. Among other things, it uses disease history from the past 23 years to predict patients’ chances of survival in intensive care units. 24. May 2019 / 0:00
New team of professors to steer BørneRiget towards the global elite A grant of DKK 60 mill. (EUR 8 mill.) to BørneRiget from the Novo Nordisk Foundation means that three professors have been recruited at Rigshospitalet to secure a Danish lead within reconstructive surgery, foetal diagnostics and treatment of children with heart diseases. 1. May 2019 / 9:00
Robot doctors moving in a new direction Robotic surgery is becoming more common at Rigshospitalet. The Department of Surgical Gastroenterology will soon be performing all cancer surgery on the oesophagus and stomach with robots and will test new treatments. And at the same time, a new public-private collaboration is well on the way to optimising robotic surgery workflows. 1. April 2019 / 15:30
Cardiologists are surprised: Treatment at home increases survival rate for seriously ill heart patients Transitioning patients with a heart valve infection to treatment with tablets and discharging them sooner is safe – and in the long term, this treatment helps patients recover more quickly than when the traditional treatment is used. 29. March 2019 / 10:45
The placenta does not protect your foetus against fluorinated substances Researchers from Rigshospitalet have discovered that, throughout pregnancy, foetuses are exposed to fluorinated substances that accumulate in their lungs and livers. These recently published results have raised concern for researchers. 25. March 2019 / 10:40
Major step towards precision medicine for heart patients Cardiologists from Rigshospitalet, researchers from the University of Copenhagen, and experts from Norway and Iceland are aiming to improve treatment for heart patients through advanced predictions based on knowledge about risk factors. The PM Heart project has received DKK 22.5 million (EUR 3 million) from, among others, Innovation Fund Denmark and NordForsk. 21. March 2019 / 14:45
Less time on the couch reduces fatness in babies of obese women Overweight and obesity are enormous problems for society and health care. In Denmark, 10-12 of children before school age are overweight or obese. However, having too much fat starts before birth, in the womb. 20. March 2019 / 10:00
Operating on Denmark's tiniest patients Surgery on tiny foetuses in their mother's womb is very much a question of accuracy. The Centre for Fetal Medicine and Pregnancy performs surgery on foetuses as young as 15 weeks. 23. January 2019 / 9:00
New Nordic food keeps kidneys in shape Quit eating convenience food and eat less meat. Pure produce, vegetables and fruit are the way forward if you want to be good to your kidneys. Kidney-friendly everyday food helps chronic kidney patients cut down on their medicine and prevents cardiovascular diseases. 21. January 2019 / 11:00
Precision diagnostics to predict brain cancer It seems that a combination of several advanced examinations could accurately predict sites in the brain at the greatest risk of developing tumours in brain cancer patients. 14. January 2019 / 0:00
How Exercise Reduces Belly Fat in Humans Some of you may have made a New Year’s resolution to hit the gym to tackle that annoying belly fat. But have you ever wondered how physical activity produces this desired effect? A signaling molecule called interleukin-6 plays a critical role in this process, researchers report December 27 in the journal Cell Metabolism. 27. December 2018 / 22:00
Prestigious award spurs the hunt for the reasons behind poor semen quality A Danish-Finnish study will examine and compare semen from Danish and Finnish fathers and their sons for the first time. The head of the Finnish part of the study, Professor Jorma Toppari, has just received Rigshospitalet's International KFJ Award. 15. November 2018 / 13:00
Palliative care should be offered far earlier during cancer treatment A large international commission of cancer experts recommends integrating alleviating palliative care into oncology, and offering such care early during a cancer treatment pathway. "In Denmark, palliative care is only an option for terminally ill patients," said Per Sjøgren, Professor in palliative medicine. 15. November 2018 / 10:00
Medical attention around the clock A new project will revolutionise monitoring of hospitalised patients at special risk, thus reducing the incidence of complications and deaths. 13. November 2018 / 7:00
20 million from the “Knæk Cancer” campaign to establish a new blood cancer research centre The Danish Research Center for Precision Medicine of Blood Cancer will work to improve treatment for blood cancer patients, for example by testing and developing medicines targeting the 'specific version' of the disease in each individual patient. 12. November 2018 / 10:00
No benefit from preventive stomach ulcer medicine for critically ill patients Seriously ill intensive-care patients do not benefit from being treated with preventive stomach ulcer medicine, according to a large-scale clinical trial conducted by the CRIC research centre at the Department of Intensive Care, Rigshospitalet. 8. November 2018 / 13:00
Status of the situation at the Nordic Cochrane Centre Peter Gøtzsche has been suspended by Rigshospitalet until further notice 6. November 2018 / 17:00
Danish researchers discover a new inherited heart disease A cardiologist from The National University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen spearheaded an international collaboration project with colleagues from Oxford and Amsterdam and made an out-of-the-ordinary discovery. Together with experts in bioinformatics from the University of Copenhagen and the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), the cardiologists have identified a previously undiscovered severe heart disease – the inherited familial ST depressions syndrome. The discovery has just been published in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine. 2. November 2018 / 9:00
Research Team Receives New Funding for Continued Research into the Blood-Brain Barrier The Lundbeck Foundation grants DKK 24 million in funding for the Research Initiative on Brain Barriers and Drug Delivery centre. The researchers will use the funding to continue their research into the mechanisms of the blood-brain barrier and the development of new molecules. 25. October 2018 / 13:00
Award to Danish researcher Dr Nunu Lund presented her award-winning paper on chronobiology and sex differences in cluster headache and received the 2018 Giuseppi Nappi Award at the 17th Migraine Trust International Symposium (MTIS) that took place in London earlier this month. 20. September 2018 / 13:15
New Research and Educational Programme for young researchers Knowledge exchange between basic biomedical research and clinical practice is vital in the development of new forms of treatment. A new research and educational programme will provide young researchers with a broadened perspective in medicine and learn them how to translate results from the laboratory to clinical practice and the life science industry. 13. September 2018 / 15:00
Treatment at home can halve admission times for seriously ill heart patients New research results show that six-week-long hospital admissions for patients with heart infections can be halved, without this affecting the patients’ prospects of recovery. 4. September 2018 / 13:00
Breakthrough study: HIV treatment prevents transmission of virus between partners Results from the PARTNER2 study confirm that effective HIV treatment prevents transmission of virus between gay men. This will improve the quality of life for HIV positive people and their partners globally. 9. August 2018 / 10:00
Survey: genetic diagnostics roaring ahead The use of genetic analyses is increasing rapidly. A new survey shows that genetic analyses are being used for diagnostic evaluation, diagnostics and research projects in 22 out of 30 specialist areas at Rigshospitalet. 2. July 2018 / 14:00
Better start in life for children with cystic fibrosis Successful screening for cystic fibrosis in newborns means that children with the disease receive early treatment and have better chances of living a long and good life 27. June 2018 / 14:00