Institute of Clinical Medicine - News

The annual incidence rate of frontotemporal dementia in Northern Savo was more than twice the European average.

Neurocenter Finland seeks to promote national and international research collaboration in order to contribute to innovations related to the promotion of brain health, diagnostics, treatment and rehabilitation.

The Kuopio Health "metro map" introduces the key organizations in the health ecosystem.

The unit focuses on clinical research involving patients and healthy subjects and aiming at new solutions for the prevention, diagnostics and treatment of brain diseases.

Magnetic resonance imaging-derived wall shear stress values predict pathological changes in the aortic wall in patients with ascending aortic dilatation, a new study indicates.

According to the researchers, TMS could prove useful in assessing patient prognosis.

Focused ultrasound is a ground-breaking brain stimulation technique suggested for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. A multimodal approach targeting more risk factors simultaneously shows promise in dementia prevention.

Fewer cases of melanoma were observed among regular users of vitamin D supplements than among non-users, a new study finds.

The festive atmosphere of the doctoral conferment ceremony held in Kuopio last June can now be revisited via a commemorative book, and via a video of the entire ceremonial conferment of degrees.

The doctoral dissertation of Sarang Latif Qazi, MBBS, MPH, investigates physical capacity and its association with various outcomes in older Finnish women.