Karolinska Institutet

This study tested whether having a dental professional clean the teeth of older adults in their own homes every three months, combined with using a high-fluoride toothpaste daily, could prevent root cavities. The study included 194 adults aged 65 and older who needed help with da…

This study tested whether a nasal spray made from dissolved Itulazax tablets can reliably diagnose birch pollen allergy. 89 adults with birch allergy received the spray, and researchers measured nasal symptoms and airflow to confirm allergic reactions. The goal is to replace an o…

This study tested a personalized care transition support for 213 people who had a stroke or TIA and were leaving the hospital. The goal was to see if this support improved how patients experienced their care transition, their understanding of health information, and their ability…

This study examined whether PSA-based screening for prostate cancer improves survival in men aged 75-79. Researchers analyzed data from over 257,000 Swedish men without prior prostate cancer, comparing those who were screened to those who were not. The goal was to see if screenin…