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Heart failure (HF) is associated with high mortality, decreased quality of life, and places a heavy burden on healthcare resources. Numerous HF patients are diagnosed without a conclusive echocardiogram and are lacking appropriate pharmacotherapy. The majority of HF studies in Sweden are based on hospital registries that may not represent the entirety of the HF patient population. This thesis exam
This paper provides novel evidence of the impact of temperature fluctuations on retirement behavior and underlying mechanisms, combining 30 years of rich longitudinal survey data with granular daily weather information. Exposureto cold and hot temperatures accelerates transitions into retirement, particularly among individuals unaccustomed to such conditions, and the effects are strongest among vu
Visiting Professor at the Lund University School of Economics and Management Current position: Professor, Department of History and Institute for Social Research and Data InnovationCurrent university or institution: University of Minnesota, Twin CitiesCountry: USAJ. David Hacker's LinkedIn profile Why did you choose Lund University?My research field is historical demography – the study of human
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/j-david-hacker - 2026-06-29
Radiotherapy (RT) is a repetitive treatment divided into daily fractions, scheduled five days a week from one up to several weeks depending upon the child’s diagnosis. Although RT is painless and non-invasive, children experience anxiety. Depending on the child’s age, anxiety or inability to comply, they may require sedation or general anaesthesia (GA), meaning that some children receive GA over 3
During severe storms, high waves and water levels can reach the subaerial portion of the beach and cause significant morphological change at elevations where the waves cannot reach under typical sea conditions. Coastal dunes may suffer direct wave impact and erode, increasing the likelihood of overwash and breaching, potentially flooding low-lying areas behind the dunes. Barrier islands are also v
It is important that you feel safe at work. Here you will find information on what to do in different situations, where to get help and where to report an incident. In case of an emergency or acute danger Call 112In an emergency, call 112. Remember to dial "0" first if you are calling from a desk phone. Sos Alarm AppAn SOS Alarm app is available. Calling from the app makes it easier for the operat
https://www.staff.lu.se/case-emergency - 2026-06-30
Information for international PhDs_22_23.pdf QUICK GUIDE Swedish Migration Board (Migrationsverket): - Help with applications for VISAs, work permits, and residencepermits. Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket): - Help with your Swedish identity card personal number and information for declaring income tax. Swedish Transport Agency (Transportstyrelsen): - Information about your driving licenceetc. Swe
In this master thesis the faith of hospital nursing aides (Swedish: sjukvårdsbiträden) in the Swedish public healthcare system is described. Nursing aide was in 1980 the most common occupation in the Swedish healthcare system, but the occupation gradually disappeared during 1980s and 1990s, only to recently (in 2019) being reinstated by some public healthcare providers. This thesis aims to establi
In the current public discourse the phenomenon of insecurity is widely discussed since various kinds of social risks are becoming more widespread throughout European societies threatening biographical stability and status security. Given this there is a quest for a realignment of statEinterventions aiming at the (re-)production of stability and security. It is assumed that institutional arrangemen
Aim: Patients with rectal cancer may undergo treatment such as surgery and (chemo)radiotherapy. Before treatment, patients are informed of different options and possible side-effects. The aim of the study was to evaluate the patients’ experience of communication with healthcare personnel at time of diagnosis and after one year. Method: A total of 1085 patients from Denmark and Sweden were included
BACKGROUND: Telehealth services are becoming increasingly popular at primary healthcare centres. Some examples include text-based digital triage and health guidance using chats, emails, images and pre-filled forms. Telephone-based communication has until recent years been the predominant means for triage and health guidance, but now includes written communication via computer or smartphone. Hence
pedi_686.dvi Pediatric Diabetes 2010 doi: 10.1111/j.1399-5448.2010.00686.x All rights reserved © 2010 John Wiley & Sons A/S Pediatric Diabetes Original Article The Environmental Determinants of Diabetes in the Young (TEDDY) Study: predictors of early study withdrawal among participants with no family history of type 1 diabetes Johnson SB, Lee H-S, Baxter J, Lernmark B, Roth R, Simell T for the TED
https://www.teddy.lu.se/sites/teddy.lu.se/files/06032016_679_10_johnson_ped_diab_2010.pdf - 2026-07-01
Objectives. Guidelines of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) recommend that ferritin and transferrin saturation should be tested in chronic heart failure (HF) and state that iron treatment with ferric carboxymaltose should be considered in HF patients with iron deficiency to alleviate symptoms and improve exercise tolerance and quality of life. This study evaluates the cost effectiveness of
Microsoft PowerPoint - NGEN17 - ppt.pptx 11/5/2018 1 NGEN17 Global Ecosystem Dynamics HT2018 Anna Maria Jönsson Introduction to the course • Overview of the course content • Course registration - sign the list that you are going to participate - check address and e-mail! • General information about LU and INES • Introduction to Global Ecosystem Dynamics 11/5/2018 2 2016 2018 Yr 1 Yr 2 NGEN17 Conte
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Study objective: Most studies of place effects on health have followed the multilevel analytical approach that investigates geographical variations of health phenomena by fragmenting space into arbitrary areas. This study examined whether analysing geographical variations across continuous space with spatial modelling techniques and contextual indicators that capture space as a continuous dimensio
Creativity at the level of employees is of utmost importance for every sector of an economy, with no exception to a healthcare system. The reason why employee creativity is important lies in the fact that employees have profound knowledge of their job and thus can serve as a source of meaningful innovation in an organization. Research shows that employee creativity is largely dependent on leadersh
Objective: To estimate and compare the lifetime risk of total knee replacement surgery (TKR) for osteoarthritis (OA) between countries, and over time. Method: Data on primary TKR procedures performed for OA in 2003 and 2013 were extracted from national arthroplasty registries in Australia, Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. Life tables and population data were also obtained for each country. Lif
BACKGROUND: Several therapies are available for psoriasis, including in some countries oral fumaric acid derivatives (FADs). Even if FADs are not available in the Italian market, they can be prescribed and reimbursed by the National Health Service, on request from the treating physician, when considered as a valuable option in selected patient.METHODS: We performed a retrospective analysis of the
