Karolinska University Hospital

This study looked at 202 people with esophageal or stomach cancer to find the best time for surgery after chemoradiation. Some had surgery after 4-6 weeks, others after 10-12 weeks. The goal was to see if waiting longer improves tumor response and reduces complications.

This early-phase study tested a new treatment for people with severe, long-term hoarseness or voice loss due to scarring on the vocal folds. Nine adults received an injection of their own stem cells directly into the scarred area during surgery. The goal was to see if the treatme…

This study examined whether using a checklist before placing a breathing tube in intensive care unit (ICU) patients reduces complications. Researchers compared intubation events before and after checklist use in 60 critically ill adults. The main focus was on preventing dangerous…

This study looked at how the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine (Comirnaty) works in people with weakened immune systems, such as those with HIV, organ transplants, or certain blood cancers, compared to healthy individuals. About 539 adults received two vaccine doses, and researchers measured…

This study looked back at 15,000 trauma patients treated at a Swedish hospital over 10 years. Researchers focused on those with serious neck or facial injuries to understand how often bleeding caused death within 30 days. The goal was to learn more about these injuries to improve…