News Get the latest news from Rigshospitalet. Page Content 163 news stories 1-50 | 51-100 | 101-150 | 151-163 | > 21. February 2022 Best in the world to detect cancer mutations The Center for Genomic Medicine has been awarded the gold medal in genetic variant detection from genomic data in cancer diagnostics. The challenge was organised by the American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and counted participants from throughout the world. 7. February 2022 Gene researchers can now explain different types of migraine The world's largest gene study on migraine describes, for the first time, the genetic differences between migraine with and without aura. The results look promising for developing new medicines, says the Danish co-author. 23. November 2021 French intensive care physician receives this year's international KFJ Award Professor Elie Azoulay has received Rigshospitalet's international KFJ Award for his ground-breaking research on some of the most seriously ill intensive care patients with blood cancer. 28. September 2021 Expert group: pregnant women should be wary of taking paracetamol Pain-relieving medication with paracetamol should not be taken during pregnancy unless there are good medical reasons for doing so, and only at the lowest possible dosage. 26. August 2021 Scottish professor wins prestigious Danish research award The International KFJ research award from Copenhagen University Hospital – Rigshospitalet goes to professor John McMurray from the University of Glasgow. The Scottish research heavyweight has been working with Danish heart failure researchers for more than a decade. 26. August 2021 Scottish specialist in the heart failure wins prestigious Danish award Rigshospitalet's international KFJ Award goes to Professor John McMurray from the University of Glasgow. The Scottish research heavyweight has been working with Danish heart researchers for more than ten years. 7. August 2021 Men with testicular cancer stand a good chance of having children A new study from Rigshospitalet shows that men with testicular cancer have a far better chance of obtaining fatherhood after treatment than previously assumed. In fact, statistically around half of all men who have undergone treatment for testicular cancer have the same chance of obtaining fatherhood as the rest of the male population. 28. July 2021 Researchers link drug with higher risk of tumours in the brain membrane A new study from Rigshospitalet has demonstrated a link between the drug cyproterone acetate (Androcur®) and a type of brain tumour known as a meningioma. Among other things, the drug is used for male-to-female transgender hormone therapy. 27. April 2021 Research breakthrough provides hope for a new treatment for men with low sperm quality Researchers at Rigshospitalet and Harvard University are the first in the world to prove that a drug against osteoporosis also increases the number of sperm cells in men with low sperm quality. There is hope the drug can be used in a new, promising treatment for men with low sperm quality. 23. April 2021 New research: Considerably lower incidence of cervical cancer for young women vaccinated against HPV A major Danish study has showed that the incidence of cervical cancer is up to 86% lower for women who received HPV vaccine before the age of 20. The researchers behind the study believe that it may be possible to almost eradicate cervical cancer in Denmark. 15. March 2021 Rigshospitalet launches pitching tool for healthcare solutions Rigshospitalet is now making it easier for companies and start-ups to pitch innovative health- and care solutions with a new on-line “Pitch –and-match” tool. The aim of the tool is to match innovative ideas and technologies from start-ups to clinics with specific needs. 5. March 2021 Migraine pioneers receive world’s most prestigious brain research prize Professors Jes Olesen and Lars Edvinsson from Rigshospitalet and the University of Copenhagen receive the most prestigious brain research prize in the world, the Lundbeck Foundation Brain Prize, which they will be the first researchers in the Nordic countries to receive. The prize celebrates 40 years of research into migraine, which is now recognised as a treatable neurological disease. 15. February 2021 Computer can determine whether you’ll die from COVID Using patient data, artificial intelligence can make a 90 percent accurate assessment of whether a person will die from COVID-19 or not. Now Danish hospitals will use the data to predict how many patients will need a respirator 5 days later. 23. December 2020 Global COVID-19 study comes with rapid results on first antibody The first treatment results from a worldwide COVID-19 study show that treatment with the antibody LY-CoV555 has no effect on patients in hospital. Three new antibodies now to be tested. 18. November 2020 Denmark trial measures effectiveness of adding a mask recommendation to other public health measures for preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection A randomized trial of more than 6,000 participants in Denmark adds new evidence to what is known about whether masks protect the wearer from SARS-CoV-2 infection. 5. November 2020 Rigshospitalet tests a black box in an operating room Can a black box in operating rooms increase patient safety and reduce disruptions? This is now being tested in a new research and development project at Rigshospitalet. 23. October 2020 Healthy Lifestyle Cuts the Risk of Dementia in Half New research shows that a healthy cardiovascular lifestyle almost cuts the risk of age-related dementia in half. The results open up the possibility that cardiovascular disease and dementia can be prevented simultaneously. 28. September 2020 A unique Danish Covid-19 study presents its data What happened to Covid-19 patients in Danish intensive-care departments during the first wave of Corona in the spring 3. August 2020 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. 26. May 2020 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. 13. May 2020 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. 17. March 2020 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. 14. February 2020 “Early puberty” is perhaps not early New research from Rigshospitalet gives rise to reconsidering conceptions of what is normal for puberty and “early puberty” 7. February 2020 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. 27. January 2020 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. 24. January 2020 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. 13. January 2020 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. 2. December 2019 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. 8. November 2019 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. 28. October 2019 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 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. 27. September 2019 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. 29. August 2019 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. 28. June 2019 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. 25. June 2019 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. 4. June 2019 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 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. 24. May 2019 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. 1. May 2019 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. April 2019 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. 29. March 2019 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. 25. March 2019 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. 21. March 2019 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. 20. March 2019 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. 23. January 2019 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. 21. January 2019 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. 14. January 2019 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. 27. December 2018 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. 15. November 2018 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 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. 163 news stories 1-50 | 51-100 | 101-150 | 151-163 | > RSS Last updated: 11. November 2025 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): If you wish to attach one or more files you will need to login first. 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