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Karolinska at the NUHA Annual Summit in Oslo
XR technology brings healthcare professionals from three countries together in joint workshop
Karolinska University Hospital hosts first international paediatric trauma course
International experts gather at Karolinska to shape the sustainable hospital of tomorrow
Karolinska University Hospital continues to rank among the world’s best hospitals
Oral and maxillofacial surgery at Karolinska first in the Nordics with AO CMF fellowship
Astrid Lindgren Children’s Hospital champions child rights through a new "Child Rights Toolbox"
Five Karolinska scientists ranked among the world’s most cited
European partners join forces to drive reimbursement reform for digital and home-based care
Karolinska University Hospital marks five decades of world-leading advances in allogeneic stem cell transplantation
Karolinska’s sustainability efforts recognized internationally
Strengthening European collaboration for the future of healthcare
World-leading pediatric surgery meets at Karolinska
Karolinska first in the world to introduce expanded testing for colorectal cancer
Karolinska first in the Nordics with new program for advanced liver treatment ahead of transplantation
Shaping the future of nursing leadership at Karolinska
European intensive care nurses shadow Swedish colleagues: ‘We are bringing home a wealth of ideas
International Congress Brings Together Experts on Intestinal Failure
ERC Starting Grant awarded to Karolinska researcher studying the social brain
Karolinska University Hospital remains one of the world's smartest hospitals
New ATMP Center opens at Karolinska
How virtual reality and augmented reality are reducing pain and anxiety in pediatric patients
Sweden's University Hospitals Unite for Future Healthcare
New project aims to reform how digital and preventive care is reimbursed in Sweden
Six sustainable advances at Karolinska University Hospital
Karolinska Comprehensive Cancer Centre becomes first in Sweden with renewed accreditation
First baby born in global study to prevent fetal blood disorder
North Macedonia’s foreign minister visits Karolinska: “You have a whole nation’s gratitude”
Karolinska University Hospital hosted Nordic cybersecurity forum
Theranostic Trial Center symposium highlights multidisciplinary collaboration and innovation in radionuclide therapy
Icelandic state visit with royal flair at Karolinska University Hospital
International exchange strengthens the nursing profession
Region Stockholm has received four patients from North Macedonia
2024 marked by international recognition and advancements in medical care
Singapore’s Woodlands Health visits Karolinska University Hospital
Karolinska University Hospital ranks as the fifth-best hospital in the world and the best in Europe in a global ranking
Knowledge and Experience Exchange as Karolinska University Hospital Hosts Estonian Delegation
New Study Paves Way for Immunotherapies Tailored for Childhood Cancers
Helsinki University Hospital Joins 10 leading University Hospital in EUHA
ECMO Course for Ukrainian Healthcare Professionals
AI and Digitalization in Focus at Conference in Taiwan
Ari, 3, Treated with Gamma Knife at Karolinska University Hospital
Karolinska ATMP Center in Focus
Karolinska University Hospital hosts European expert meeting on congenital abdominal wall defects
Improved Care for Future Patients
Ukrainian Healthcare Professionals Shadow at Karolinska University Hospital
European University Hospital Alliance Convenes to Drive Advances in Gene and Cell-Based Therapies
Ukrainian Medical Delegation Visits Karolinska University Hospital to Share Best Practices
SingHealth Delegation Visits Karolinska University Hospital to Shape the Future of Sustainable Healthcare
Knut Steffensen Becomes New Director of Karolinska ATMP Centre
Challenging Tradition to Drive Healthcare Innovation
Karolinska Advances in Newsweek’s Ranking of "World's Best Specialized Hospitals"
The ECDC Visited Karolinska to Evaluate Efforts Against Antimicrobial Resistance
Karolinska University Hospital Hosts Global Experts in Medical Education and Feedback
Karolinska University Hospital Ranks 13th Among the World's Best Smart Hospitals 2025
Karolinska University Hospital Named the First Center of Excellence in Mycology in the Nordics
Myositis Clinic receives Heroes in Healthcare 2024 award
"Every Employee Should Have the Opportunity to Contribute"
Karolinska University Hospital Receives Its 100th Patient from Ukraine
Theranostics Trial Center Receives $1.4 Million for Groundbreaking Precision Medicine Initiative
Nursing Management Program 2024: Shaping the Future of Nursing
Research from Karolinska University Hospital Reveals New Findings on Women's Fertility
Genetic Profiling Becomes Clinical Routine, Paving the Way for Tailored Sarcoma Treatment
Warning About Fake Job Emails from Karolinska University Hospital
New Study Shows: AI-MRI Integration Significantly Improves Early Detection of Hidden Breast Cancers
Early Detection Key in New Collaboration on Alzheimer's Disease Led by Karolinska
Norway Draws Inspiration from Karolinska’s Intensive Care Helicopter
EUHA Members' Assembly: Pioneering the Future of Healthcare
The EUHA Members' Assembly 2024 has started
EUHA Interview with Acting CEO Patrik Rossi
Virtual Twins to Improve Care for Type 2 Diabetes Patients
The Launch of the Nordic University Hospital Alliance (NUHA)
Precision Medicine Implementation in Cancer Care at Karolinska
Ukrainian Healthcare Professionals Undergo Training at Karolinska for Two Months
Karolinska University Hospital First in the Nordics with New Technology for Heart Valve Leakage Procedure
Karolinska first in Europe to perform surgery with new robotic technology
Karolinska University Hospital Initiates Study for New Treatment in Cardiac Arrest
Whole Genome Sequencing Becomes Clinical Routine for All Cases of Pediatric Cancer at Karolinska University Hospital
Karolinska University Hospital appoints a new Director of Research, Education and Development
New collaboration agreement with the USA to promote Swedish cancer care
Karolinska University Hospital among the first in Europe to introduce new robotic surgery
New top ranking for Karolinska University Hospital in global hospital ranking
The collaboration with Ohmatdyt Specialized Children's Hospital in Kyiv, Ukraine is now underway
Birgitta received one of Karolinska's first specialist positions for physical therapists
Corinne Pedroletti new theme manager of Women's Health and Health Professions at Karolinska University Hospital
Karolinska's Annual Report 2023 sums up another strong year for the hospital
Björn Zoëga leaves Karolinska University Hospital
Waiting times at the emergency room at Karolinska in Huddinge have decreased by half an hour
Increased number of patients treated at Karolinska University Hospital in 2023
Highlights from an international perspective 2023
"We have something truly special here at Campus Flemmingsberg"
EUHA hospitals unite for enhanced patient care
Karolinska University Hospital signs Memorandum of Understanding with two hospitals in Ukraine
European Critical Care Nursing Fellowship Programme of the European University Hospital Alliance
Building a hospital without walls – Q&A with Karolinska University Hospital
Karolinska University Hospital part of the teaching at Harvard Business School
Karolinska University Hospital assumes the presidency of EUHA
Karolinska University Hospital received an honorable mention by the International Hospital Federation
Implementation of Patient Reported Outcomes
The Karolinska University Hospital and the Karolinska Institute strengthen collaboration with Charité
“Liver transplantation is a multidisciplinary effort”
Karolinska is adapting to take care of more patients despite a strained economy
Visit from pediatric healthcare in Uganda
Karolinska welcomes the National University Health System (NUHS) from Singapore
Karolinska embraces tomorrow’s medical challenges at the World Hospital Congress
Senior consultant Anna Wedell receives IVA's Gold Medal 2023
Karolinska University Hospital climbs on Newsweek's 'World's Best Specialized Hospitals 2024"
Innovation for life – the forefront of research and innovation at Karolinska
Karolinska University Hospital is ranked as the world's tenth smartest hospital in Newsweek's survey 'World's Best Smart Hospitals 2024’
Karolinska University Hospital finalist for prestigious award
Impaired natural killer cells in cutaneous lymphoma – possible new targets for future therapies
Ukraine doctors visited Karolinska University Hospital to collaborate on rare diseases patient care
Innovative Teledermoscopy Method saving lives from skin cancer
Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital strengthen their commitment in advanced cell, gene and tissue therapies
Carolin Ahlinder gets elected to EAPCI – as the only Swedish representative
EUHA – Rare Diseases & ERN Network Meeting
30 million SEK for new centre of excellence at Karolinska Institutet
"Life Sciences - The Era of Precision Medicine"
Karolinska University Hospital is participating in an international clinical trial against hepatitis D
Karolinska University Hospital is helping Latvia to get started with liver transplantations
Precision medicine focus for EU's Life Science Conference
Research at Karolinska University Hospital aims to enhance the possibilities for cancer survivors to become parents
EUHA Clinical Researcher Program
This weekend, 100 global experts will gather to solve the most challenging diseases
Karolinska University Hospital has increased its healthcare staff since the start of the pandemic
What can Artificial Intelligence do for healthcare?
Covid-19 vaccine capable of combating mutated viruses is undergoing a phase 1 clinical trial at Karolinska University Hospital
The biggest reconstructive surgery meeting in Europe has been held for the first time at Karolinska Institutet
Karolinska University Hospital adopts strategy for nursing
How EU cooperation will make Swedish cancer care more equitable
Positive financial result for Karolinska University Hospital three years in a row
Menopause treatments are compared at Karolinska University Hospital
Four new NHV commissions for Karolinska University Hospital
Sweden's first innovation environment for the development of precision medicine technologies
Newsweek ranks Karolinska as the world’s sixth best hospital.
After a year of war - Karolinska University Hospital is the hospital in Sweden that has received the most patients from Ukraine
World-class simulator training gives CAMST another five years as an accredited training center
Karolinska University Hospital launch an international collaboration within advanced cancer research
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