Institute of Clinical Medicine - News

The neurofilament light chain protein (NfL) aids the diagnostic process of frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD), according to the PhD thesis by MD Antti Cajanus.

Obese women have an increased risk of hip fracture earlier than others, already well before the age of 70, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. The study followed 12,715 women for a period of 25 years.

Adolescent friendships are reflected on life satisfaction years later, according to a study conducted in Kuopio.

Selected to the Academy of Finland’s Flagship Programme for the years 2020–2024, the GeneCellNano Flagship seeks to speed up the introduction of new biological drugs for severe chronic diseases. The Flagship is led by Academy Professor Seppo Ylä-Herttuala.

A new study sheds light on the role of diabetes in the cellular and molecular changes underlying Alzheimer's disease (AD).

Several UEF researchers representing the fields of medicine and molecular medicine were ranked in world's top 10,000 scientists for career-long impact. Ranked in the top 100 in their own field were particularly researchers representing forest sciences.

The use of a specifically formulated multinutrient drink in early Alzheimer’s disease slowed down the deterioration of memory and cognitive functions as well as whole brain atrophy.

Subtler symptoms often go undiagnosed long enough to cause unexpected seizures that contribute to car crashes.

PhD thesis showed a previously unreported, statistically significant association with renin-angiotensin II receptor antagonists and Achilles tendon rupture.