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A prick in the finger can reveal Alzheimer's

In the future, it may be enough with a drop of blood to determine if a person has Alzheimer's or not. The method can simplify parts of the investigation of the disease.

A prick in the finger can reveal Alzheimer's

Difficult-to-stop outbreak of mycoplasma – spreading

The bacterium mycoplasma continues to spread in the country. It is the largest outbreak of mycoplasma in several years and many need hospital care for pneumonia.

Difficult-to-stop outbreak of mycoplasma – spreading

Bacterium outbreak awaits - "not a usual peak"

Sweden is facing the largest mycoplasma outbreak in several years. The bacterium can in some cases lead to pneumonia.

Bacterium outbreak awaits - "not a usual peak"

Ten years after the unique birth: "A normal child"

He became a world sensation when he was born on September 4, 2014. Now Vincent Stenberg, the world's first child from a transplanted uterus, has turned ten.

Ten years after the unique birth: "A normal child"

New study can change abortion care

There are several advantages to initiating medical abortion treatment at home, compared to at the hospital. This is what researchers claim in a new study where over 450 women have participated.

New study can change abortion care

New study on removal of fallopian tubes

To remove women's fallopian tubes is a safe method that can protect against future ovarian cancer. This is shown by a study from a research group at the University of Gothenburg and Umeå University.

New study on removal of fallopian tubes

Unusual bacterium behind Legionella outbreak

25 people – most of them in the Stockholm area – have fallen ill after being infected with a very rare Legionella bacterium. The infection is suspected to come from potting soil, according to the Public Health Agency.

Unusual bacterium behind Legionella outbreak