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The fight against time in prehospital cardiac arrest - a true medical emergency
(2020-08-18)
ABSTRACT
Background: The chances of survival after an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) are one in ten. The majority of survivors have no or relatively mild neurological sequelae. Interventions are time critical and ...
Cam morphology of femoroacetabular impingement syndrome in athletes - Clinical and radiological studies
(2020-10-28)
Femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS) leads to hip pain and reduced hip function in young athletes. Recent studies have reported high-impact sporting activities during adolescent growth as an important cause of cam ...
Cardiovascular disease in patients with congenital heart disease
(2020-04-23)
Background: Today, about 95% of children with congenital heart disease (CHD) survive into adulthood and the survival in patients with CHD has increased considerably during the last decades. With increasing age, patients ...
Febrile Seizures and associated neurodevelopmental disorder
(2020-01-22)
Background: Febrile seizures (FS) are common in young children. There is a lack of knowledge about possible associations between FS and the child’s cognitive and behavioural development. Aim: Gain further insight into the ...
Impact of Genetic Variants in Inosine Triphosphate Pyrophosphatase and Interferon-λ4 on Natural History, Treatment Response and Ribavirin Pharmacology in Hepatitis C Virus Infection
(2020-04-23)
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) impacts on global health with around 70 million chronically infected worldwide. The infection increases the risk of cirrhosis and primary liver cancer. The treatment until 2013 has been based on ...
Aspects of teamwork and intraoperative factors in the operating room
(2020-09-07)
The work in high-risk environments like an operating room is complex. The operating team consist of many professions with different tasks cooperating towards a common goal, the performance of safe surgery. The operating ...
Underlag för information om covid-19 vid trångboddhet och flergenerationsboende
(Samhällsmedicin och folkhälsa, Göteborgs universitet, 2020-04-23)
Trångboddhet är en välkänd riskfaktor för luftvägsinfektioner. Att bo flera generationer tillsammans under trånga förhållanden gör det särskilt svårt att skydda de äldre som löper ökad risk för svår covid-19 infektion. De ...
Fast-track programs in total hip and knee replacement at Swedish hospitals - influences on safety, outcome and patients' experiences
(2020-04-14)
ABSTRACT
Background
Fast-track is a care concept that aims to enhance recovery after surgery, resulting in shortened perioperative hospital stay. By using evidence-based methods in preparation and perioperative care ...
Physical activity on prescription in primary care. Impact on physical activity level, metabolic health and health-related quality of life, and its cost-effectiveness - a short- and long-term perspective
(2020-10-08)
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of death globally
and one of the major health challenges of the 21st century. In Sweden, NCDs
are estimated to account for 90 % of all deaths. Strong evidence indicates ...
Immunological, vascular and metabolic actions of androgens
(2020-03-10)
Men have higher prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) but lower risk of autoimmune disorders than women. The actions of sex steroids may be involved in the sexual dimorphism of these diseases. Although testosterone, ...