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Hip Arthroscopy and the Continuum of Joint Degeneration: Outcomes, Indications, and Long-Term Perspectives.
(2025-11-06)Femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS) has emerged as a major cause of hip pain and dysfunction, particularly in young and middle-aged patients. The abnormal morphology of the femoral head–neck junction and/or ... -
Returning to work by working together - Experiential perspectives on sick leave due to chronic pain and an evaluation of a remote person-centred intervention
(2025-11-06)Background: Chronic pain is a public health issue and a leading cause of health care visits and absence from the workplace. Overall aim: The overall aim of this thesis was to increase the understanding of chronic pain, ... -
Modifierbara faktorer associerade till post-EVAR ruptur. Can post-EVAR rupture be prevented
(2025-11-05)Background: Endovascular aortic repair has better short-term survival than open surgical repair but this advantage is lost over time. The main cause is rupture after EVAR. Its incidence has not decreased despite efforts ... -
Precision medicine in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, with a focus on KRAS mutations
(2025-11-04)Precision medicine in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, with a focus on KRAS mutations Ella Äng Eklund Avdelningen för kirurgi, Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper, Sahlgrenska akademin, Göteborgs universitet, Sverige, ... -
Improving Lung Recovery After Cardiac Surgery and Lung Transplantation
(2025-10-30)Background Postoperative lung function is critical for recovery and outcome in cardiac surgery and lung transplantation. Despite advances in perioperative care, lung function often remains impaired, ranging from transient ... -
Pancreatic surgery - The recovery perspective
(2025-10-28)Background: Pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) is among the most demanding surgical procedures a patient can undergo. The introduction of enhanced recovery programs (ERPs) has improved short-term clinical outcomes, including ... -
Occupational Radiological Protection: How Safe Is Safe Enough? Recommendations for α values, helpful for assessing the reasonableness of investments in occupational radiological protection
(2025-10-27)In the short term, a society’s resources are limited, therefore making the prioritisation of needs unavoidable. For instance, the more financial resources a hospital allocates to radiological protection, the fewer remain ... -
Factors relevant for the outcome and for the prediction of cardiac arrest
(2025-10-27)Even when treated, 30-day survival after cardiac arrest is low for in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) (15-35%) and out-of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) (8%). In this thesis we aimed to investigate factors that affect ... -
The Epidemiology of Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Prevalence, Incidence, and Radiological Features in 70-Year-Olds
(2025-10-27)Background: Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) is a potentially reversible but underdiagnosed condition in older adults. Population-based data on disease incidence and progression remain limited. This thesis ... -
An exploration of the biomechanical chain in walking and running -Neuromechanical function from the feet up to the trunk
(2025-10-21)Human gait and posture depend on coordinated interactions within the kinematic chain, where movement and force are transferred from the feet upward through the lower limbs to the trunk. As the base of support, the feet ... -
Frailty and nutrition in the context of ageing: Exploring dietary habits among community-dwelling older adults
(2025-10-15)As life expectancy increases, the ageing population faces a higher risk of illness and altered nutritional needs, making it essential to study factors that can help maintain or improve health. The overall aim of this thesis ... -
Biomarkers in Ischemic Stroke and Cerebral Small Vessel Disease
(2025-10-15)The overall aim was to investigate whether biomarkers can improve the understanding and management of ischemic stroke and cerebral small vessel disease (SVD). The studies were based on the Sahlgrenska Academy Study on ... -
Cerebrospinal fluid studies of major psychiatric disorders
(2025-10-10)Bipolar disorder and schizophrenia are clinically related, severe psychiatric disorders affecting 2–3% of the global population. With early onset, a life-long course, and limited treatment options, they cause major burden. ... -
Safety of opportunistic salpingectomy for ovarian cancer prevention at laparoscopic sterilization
(2025-10-03)Safety of opportunistic salpingectomy for ovarian cancer prevention at laparoscopic sterilization Leonidas Magarakis Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Institute of Clinical Sciences Sahlgrenska Academy, ... -
From Percutaneous to Transcutaneous Hearing Implants: Surgical Techniques, Osseointegration, and Microbiological Insights
(2025-09-30)From the moment a person decides to change their life and steps into the operating room to (re)gain one of the most vital senses—hearing—through to their return to daily routines, multiple factors shape both the decision-making ... -
Detection and surveillance of exogenous contamination in orthopaedic surgery
(2025-09-29)Surgical site infection (SSI) after orthopaedic implant surgery is a serious complication that may result in patient morbidity, prolonged rehabilitation and increased mortality. SSIs also impose considerable economic burden ... -
Investigating the Association Between Household Gender Dynamics, Intimate Partner Violence, Mothers' Mental Health, Child Abuse, and Child Stunting in Rwanda
(2025-09-29)Background: Many low- and middle-income countries still encounter the persistent challenge of child stunting, despite the widespread implementation of public health interventions aimed at reducing it. Most studies and ... -
Dribbling past chronic pain – Evaluating meaningful support through a remote person-centred care intervention
(2025-09-26)Background: Chronic pain has a profound impact on the persons living with it, their social networks and society. Support is crucial for people living with chronic pain; however, the concept of support is multifaceted. ... -
Fluid biomarkers for frontotemporal lobar degeneration and related diseases — discovery and clinical validation
(2025-09-26)Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) spectrum disease encompasses a wide range of progressive clinical syndromes, including behavioral changes, progressive language deterioration, sometimes in combination with motor neuron ... -
Health, well-being, and outcomes after aortic valve replacement
(2025-09-26)Background: Aortic stenosis is the most common heart valve disease requiring intervention. Without aortic valve replacement, the mortality is approximately 50% within 2 years after onset of severe symptoms. Aim: To ...
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