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Healthcare Enhances Domestic Violence Detection with New Support Initiative

Employees in healthcare are to become better at detecting violence in close relationships. To achieve this, the National Board of Health and Welfare is now launching a knowledge support, the authority announces in a press release.

Healthcare Enhances Domestic Violence Detection with New Support Initiative

New Protein Discovery Sheds Light on Post-Covid Inflammation

Researchers have discovered a set of proteins in the blood of individuals with severe symptoms of post-covid. This suggests that those affected may have an inflammation in the body.

New Protein Discovery Sheds Light on Post-Covid Inflammation

Experts Dismiss Kennedy's Autism Cause Claims as Unfounded

In September, the cause of autism has been pinpointed by the USA - this has been stated by Health Minister Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Experts Dismiss Kennedy's Autism Cause Claims as Unfounded

ADHD Medication Use Nearly Doubles Among Young Swedish Women

Almost a doubling. That's how much the collection of ADHD medication has increased among women over the past five years, according to the National Board of Health and Welfare.

ADHD Medication Use Nearly Doubles Among Young Swedish Women

Extreme Weather and Viruses Threaten Global Blood Donation Supply

Australia was hit by a blood shortage when an impending cyclone caused thousands of cancelled donations. A new study shows how a changed climate with extreme weather and new disease patterns risks threatening the blood supply chain.

Extreme Weather and Viruses Threaten Global Blood Donation Supply

Healthcare Follow-Up Lacking for Chronic Disease Patients, Report Finds

The healthcare system's follow-up for individuals with chronic diseases is deficient, states the National Board of Health and Welfare in a new report. .

Healthcare Follow-Up Lacking for Chronic Disease Patients, Report Finds

Experts Criticize New Guidelines on Pregnancy Induction at 41 Weeks

The National Board of Health and Welfare's new guidelines on the initiation of pregnant women receive harsh criticism from 15 experts in gynecology and obstetrics. .

Experts Criticize New Guidelines on Pregnancy Induction at 41 Weeks

Young Men in Sweden Cut Risky Drinking by Half Over Two Decades

Young people in Sweden are saying no to alcohol to an increasingly greater extent. According to a new compilation from IQ, the risky consumption has almost halved among young people over the last 20 years – and the greatest change is among men.

Young Men in Sweden Cut Risky Drinking by Half Over Two Decades

Swedes Enjoy Longer Lives but Face Growing Health Inequality

The Swedes' health is generally good and on average we live longer. But there are also inequalities that are worrying, according to a new report from the Public Health Agency.

Swedes Enjoy Longer Lives but Face Growing Health Inequality

Sweden's Maternity Clinics See Care Improvements After Review

There were deficiencies at all of the country's 45 maternity clinics when the Health and Care Inspectorate (Ivo) reviewed them last year. Now, 30 of them have improved their care and working methods.

Sweden's Maternity Clinics See Care Improvements After Review

The Minister: ADHD diagnoses are sold for payment

The Government wants to investigate private actors offering assessments for ADHD diagnoses. There is a structure here that in practice means selling diagnoses for payment, says Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD).

The Minister: ADHD diagnoses are sold for payment

Burnout syndrome to be removed: "I think it will get better"

Tens of thousands of people are sick-listed every year for burnout syndrome. Now the diagnosis is disappearing.

Burnout syndrome to be removed: "I think it will get better"

Clear: Botkyrka to pay back millions

Botkyrka is to pay back 9. 6 million kronor of the grant the municipality received for social initiatives in disadvantaged areas.

Clear: Botkyrka to pay back millions

The Government wants civil conscription in healthcare

Already this fall, the National Board of Health and Welfare will submit its analysis of what a civil duty in healthcare could look like in the event of war. .

The Government wants civil conscription in healthcare

Fighting Back: Misleading Information about Revoked Driver's Licenses

The Transport Agency has been accused of withdrawing driving licenses – despite the motorists having zero promille in their blood. Now the authority is fighting back.

Fighting Back: Misleading Information about Revoked Driver's Licenses

Medical Association: The State Should Be Responsible for Emergency Hospitals

The state must take over the responsibility for the emergency hospitals to ensure that healthcare is based on national needs and planned with long-term perspective, writes Elin Karlsson, chairperson of the Hospital Doctors, on Svenska Dagbladet's debate page. .

Medical Association: The State Should Be Responsible for Emergency Hospitals

At Least 20 Murdered Women Last Year – Meeting About Violence

Violence against women continues in Sweden – and in 2024, at least 20 women were murdered. On Monday, a number of authority heads met to discuss how preventive work can be strengthened.

At Least 20 Murdered Women Last Year – Meeting About Violence

Sweden's New Strategy to Help Youth Exit Crime Networks

It is still few children and young people who get support to leave the criminal life, simply because the authorities do not find them. Now, the police have developed a new internal support material to make it easier for them to be identified.

Sweden's New Strategy to Help Youth Exit Crime Networks

Ängelholm municipality is putting stop to Bloody Activity in Gym

Under so-called body suspension, hooks are pulled through the skin of the participants, who are then hoisted into the air, hanging in their own skin. Now, Ängelholm municipality is putting a stop to the rental of a gym to the activity, citing that it is too bloody, reports HD/Sydsvenskan.

Ängelholm municipality is putting stop to Bloody Activity in Gym

Fewer patients received psychiatric compulsory care

Barely 500 fewer patients were treated according to the law on psychiatric compulsory care, LPT, in 2023 compared to 2022. This is shown by fresh figures from the National Board of Health and Welfare.

Fewer patients received psychiatric compulsory care

Certain antidepressants can affect dementia

Some antidepressant medications are linked to a faster deterioration of the brain's abilities in dementia. And some types of medications seem to affect more than others, according to new research.

Certain antidepressants can affect dementia

The Licensing of Firearms Needs to be Strengthened

To prevent unsuitable individuals from obtaining firearms permits, the Police Authority and the National Board of Health and Welfare are tasked by the government to develop and strengthen the work on permit testing for firearms regarding medical suitability. .

The Licensing of Firearms Needs to be Strengthened

Vehicles for transporting the injured in crisis situations are lacking

To meet the need for ambulance transports in crisis or war, more vehicles are required. Now, an increased capacity is needed, states the National Board of Health and Welfare in a survey.

Vehicles for transporting the injured in crisis situations are lacking

The Government wants to see better risk assessments

Better risk assessments in psychiatry after the recent violent incidents. This is the government's goal with two new measures.

The Government wants to see better risk assessments