abstract：BACKGROUND:Fluid overload is associated with mortality in haemodialysis patients, and 30% of patients remain fluid-overloaded after dialysis. The aim of this study was to evaluate if implementation of Recova®, a decision aid combining clinical assessment with bioimpedance spectroscopy, facilitates individualization of ...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Stenberg J,Lindberg M,Furuland H

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Hepatic de novo lipogenesis (DNL) is ideally measured in very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL)-triacylglycerol (TAG). In the fasting state, the majority of plasma TAG typically represents VLDL-TAG; however, the merits of measuring DNL in total plasma TAG have not been assessed. This study aimed to assess the...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Hodson L,Parry SA,Cornfield T,Charlton C,Low WS,Green CJ,Rosqvist F

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this review the advantages of the gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRHa) trigger are discussed beyond those immediately associated with ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) prevention. The GnRHa trigger concept has sparked the development of novel protocols, enriching the assisted reproductive technolog...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Castillo JC,Haahr T,Martínez-Moya M,Humaidan P

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is a surgical procedure used in the prevention of ischemic stroke. However, this procedure can cause complications of ischemia-reperfusion injury to the brain. Clusterin (CLU) is a cytoprotective chaperone protein that is released from neurons in response to various neurologi...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Iłżecka J,Iłżecki M,Grabarska A,Dave S,Feldo M,Zubilewicz T

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Although chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a life-limiting disease with a significant symptom burden, the patients are more often referred to nursing homes (NH), than to specialist palliative care (SPC) at the end of life (EOL). This study aimed to compare patients with COPD in SPC with those...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Henoch I,Strang P,Löfdahl CG,Ekberg-Jansson A

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We herein outline the rationale for a Swedish cohort consortium, aiming to facilitate greater use of Swedish cohorts for world-class research. Coordination of all Swedish prospective population-based cohorts in a common infrastructure would enable more precise research findings and facilitate research on rare exposure...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Sundström J,Björkelund C,Giedraitis V,Hansson PO,Högman M,Janson C,Koupil I,Kristenson M,Trolle Lagerros Y,Leppert J,Lind L,Lissner L,Johansson I,Ludvigsson JF,Nilsson PM,Olsson H,Pedersen NL,Rosenblad A,Rosengren A,

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Many women and men lack knowledge about fertility, including timing of the fertile window, age-related decline, and lifestyle factors that may impair fertility. The Internet has become an important source of information, but evidence-based information on fertility and reproduction in Swedish on the Interne...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Ekstrand Ragnar M,Niemeyer Hultstrand J,Tydén T,Larsson M

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Women previously giving birth with cesarean section have an increased risk of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) and retained placenta. The objective of this study was to determine if anterior placental location increased the risk of PPH and retained placenta in such women. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We performed a pros...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Belachew J,Eurenius K,Mulic-Lutvica A,Axelsson O

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Research about pregnancy-planning behaviour mostly focuses on women, even though pregnancy planning usually also concerns men. The purpose of this study was to investigate how men plan for family, and to measure their fertility knowledge after having become fathers. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Data were collecte...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Bodin M,Käll L,Tydén T,Stern J,Drevin J,Larsson M

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this study was to describe content and procedures in some selected Swedish health care quality registries (QRs) of relevance to regulatory decision-making. METHODS:A workshop was organized with participation of seven Swedish QRs which subsequently answered a questionnaire regarding registry content on d...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Feltelius N,Gedeborg R,Holm L,Zethelius B

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this study was to examine the situation for elderly patients with diabetes living in nursing homes with regard to diabetes treatment, clinical variables, and vascular complications associated with diabetes. A second aim was to evaluate if the patients were at risk of hypoglycaemia. METHODS:This was a cr...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Walfridsson A,Sehlberg M,Gillespie U,Dahlkvist J,Johansson HE

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glucagon from the pancreatic α-cells is a major blood glucose-regulating hormone whose most important role is to prevent hypoglycaemia that can be life-threatening due to the brain's strong dependence on glucose as energy source. Lack of blood glucose-lowering insulin after malfunction or autoimmune destruction of the...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Gylfe E

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The size of inhaled particles influences where they deposit and theoretically should be important for the development of airway inflammation and responsiveness. Our aim was to assess if sensitization to smaller-sized aeroallergens relates to higher prevalence of treated asthma, increased airway responsivenes...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Patelis A,Dosanjh A,Gunnbjörnsdottir M,Borres MP,Högman M,Alving K,Janson C,Malinovschi A

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Somatostatin acts through five receptor subtypes (SSTRs 1-5). We aimed to investigate SSTRs mRNA expression and protein distribution in whole rat embryos, with special emphasis on the pancreas. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Rat embryos were collected on embryonal days 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, and at birth. Pr...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Ludvigsen E,Carlsson C,Tiensuu Janson E,Sandler S,Stridsberg M

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate how individuals fulfilling the Rome II criteria for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) spontaneously described their symptoms. METHOD:From a general population, 1,244 randomly sampled adults were asked to describe their gastrointestinal symptoms (if any) verbally, in their own words, at a semi-structure...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Molinder H,Agréus L,Kjellström L,Walter S,Talley NJ,Andreasson A,Nyhlin H

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Accumulating evidence suggests that enhanced inflammatory responses contribute to the pathogenesis of postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD). Blood transfusion can trigger an enhancement of acute inflammatory responses. Therefore, we hypothesized that perioperative blood transfusion is associated with ...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Zhu SH,Ji MH,Gao DP,Li WY,Yang JJ

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antimicrobial susceptibility testing with phenotypic methods requires breakpoints, i.e. a minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) categorizing micro-organisms into susceptible, intermediately susceptible, and resistant for the relevant antimicrobial agent. Determinations of breakpoints require tools such as the underst...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Kahlmeter G

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Minimally invasive laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP) has proven equally effective as open surgery in terms of cancer control and peroperative complication rate with less bleeding and postoperative pain. However, long-term follow-up data after LRP are scarce, especially as related to quality of life (Q...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Wang EY,Eriksson HG

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diabetic patients exhibit platelet hyperreactivity, which renders them resistant to antithrombotic treatments. We aimed to investigate the prevalence and predictors of aspirin resistance in diabetic patients. MATERIAL AND METHODS:A total of 93 diabetic and 37 non-diabetic participants were included into the...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Tasdemir E,Toptas T,Demir C,Esen R,Atmaca M

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The purpose was to assess the direct costs of screening for high blood pressure and blood glucose in dental care and of follow-up in primary health care and, based on these data, arrive at a prediction function. Study population. All subjects coming for routine check-ups at three dental health clinics were invited ...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Engström S,Borgquist L,Berne C,Gahnberg L,Svärdsudd K

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To estimate the possible economic benefit of a sequential testing strategy with NT-proBNP to reduce the number of echocardiographies. METHODS:Retrospective study in a third-party payer perspective. The costs were calculated from three Swedish counties: Blekinge, Östergötland, and Uppland. Two cut-off levels...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Ferrandis MJ,Ryden I,Lindahl TL,Larsson A

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Shoulder external rotation braces used for patients with a first-time shoulder dislocation are designed with a variety of arm positions in abduction as well as external rotation. However, few studies have focused on their immobilizing performance, comfort, or user-friendliness. Especially, there have been no...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Hatta T,Sano H,Yamamoto N,Itoi E

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There has been only one reported case of neuromuscular scoliosis following chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP). However, no cases of scoliosis that were treated with surgery secondary to CIDP have been previously described. A 16-year-old boy with CIDP was consultant due to the progression of scoli...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Kudo D,Miyakoshi N,Hongo M,Kasukawa Y,Ishikawa Y,Misawa A,Shimada Y

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Two standard sets of criteria are used to evaluate the tumor response of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC): RECIST (Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors) and modified RECIST (mRECIST). The purpose was to compare two tumor response evaluation criteria, RECIST version 1.1 and mRECIST, for HCC treated usin...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Sato Y,Watanabe H,Sone M,Onaya H,Sakamoto N,Osuga K,Takahashi M,Arai Y,Japan Interventional Radiology in Oncology Study Group-JIVROSG.

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It has recently been reported that patient selection has a strong impact on the agreement between glomerular filtration rate (GFR) estimates from serum cystatin C and creatinine. The aim of our study was to evaluate the effect of creatinine production rate (CPR) on this subject. MATERIAL AND METHODS:GFR was...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Hermida-Cadahia EF,Lampon N,Tutor JC

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abstract Pyogenic spondylitis is a common infectious disease caused by various microorganisms. It is difficult to predict the infecting microorganism at the time of initiation of treatment. Pneumonia is generally clarified into community or hospital-acquired types based on where the infection was acquired, and the i...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Sasaji T,Yamada N,Iwai K

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although AL amyloidosis usually is a systemic disease, strictly localized AL deposits are not exceptionally rare. Such case reports form a considerable body of published articles. Although both AL amyloidosis types are formed from an N-terminal segment of a monoclonal immunoglobulin light chain, a typical localized AL...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Westermark P

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Platelet-derived growth factor B (PDGF-B) is a growth factor promoting and regulating cell migration, proliferation, and differentiation, involved in both developmental processes and in maintaining tissue homeostasis under strict regulation. What are the implications of prolonged or uncontrolled growth factor signalin...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Lindberg N,Holland EC

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) elicits both tumor-suppressive and tumor-promoting functions during cancer progression. Here, we describe the tumor-promoting functions of TGF-β and how these functions play a role in cancer progression. Normal epithelial cells undergo epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) throug...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Miyazono K,Ehata S,Koinuma D

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The incidence of fentanyl-induced cough (FIC) during induction of general anesthesia varies around 40% and is undesirable. It increases intracranial, intraocular, and intra-abdominal pressures. This prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study evaluated the effect of dexmedetomidine (DEX) ...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： He L,Xu JM,Dai RP

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Open reduction and internal fixation using an interlocking plate system has gained popularity for the treatment of dorsally displaced distal radius fractures. PURPOSE:To evaluate the functional and radiological results of treating unstable distal radius fractures with the volar locking plate. PATIENTS AND ...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Minegishi H,Dohi O,An S,Sato H

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) is considered a promising choice for the treatment of cartilage defects. However, the application of ACI to osteoarthritic patients is, in general, contraindicated. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficiency of three-dimensionally structured ACI (3D-ACI;...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Kuroda T,Matsumoto T,Mifune Y,Fukui T,Kubo S,Matsushita T,Asahara T,Kurosaka M,Kuroda R

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Whether written feedback on drug prescribing in general practice affects prescribing habits is controversial. Most short-term studies showed no effect. However, the issue has not been tested in long-term studies involving the local general practitioner community. AIMS OF THE STUDY:To assess whether prescrib...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Vægter K,Wahlström R,Wedel H,Svärdsudd K

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Non-contrast computed tomography (NCT) has become an important diagnostic tool in acute abdominal pain, but the drawback is the increased radiation dose compared to abdominal plain film (APF). PURPOSE:To evaluate whether NCT, including low-dose computed tomography (LDCT, using 50 mAs), provides more diagnos...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Haller O,Karlsson L,Nyman R

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To gain a deeper understanding of first-time parents' experiences of early discharge from hospital after delivery and home-based postnatal care. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The study was comprised of focus group interviews, interviews with couples and with fathers. Twenty-one parents participated. INCLUSION CRITERIA:hea...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Johansson K,Aarts C,Darj E

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since 1975 Sweden has had a patient insurance system to compensate patients for health-related injuries. The system was initially based on a voluntary patient insurance solution, but in 1997 it was replaced by the Patient Insurance Act. The current Act covers both physical and mental injuries. Although about 9,000-10,...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Johansson H

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To achieve a better understanding of the repertoire of receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) in adult retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) we performed polymerase chain reaction (PCR), using degenerate primers directed towards conserved sequences in the tyrosine kinase domain, on cDNA from isolated single RGCs univocall...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Lindqvist N,Lönngren U,Agudo M,Näpänkangas U,Vidal-Sanz M,Hallböök F

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a rare case of Langerhans cell histiocytosis involving the sternum. The patient was a 12-year-old girl presenting with anterior chest pain and swelling. Radiographs and computed tomography showed an osteolytic lesion in the sternum. Technetium bone scintigraphy revealed increased uptakes in the sternum, the ...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Tsuchie H,Okada K,Nagasawa H,Yano M,Nanjyo H,Shimada Y

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Secondary osteosarcoma arising after the treatment of hematologic malignancies other than Hodgkin's lymphoma is rare. We report two cases of secondary osteosarcoma arising after treatment for childhood hematologic malignancies (non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and lymphoblastic leukemia). A 10-year-old boy, at the age of 3, was...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Okada A,Hatori M,Hosaka M,Watanuki M,Itoi E

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this report, we present a 68-year-old man with rice body formation in the flexor tendon sheath of the fingers without any inflammatory diseases such as tuberculosis or rheumatoid arthritis. The patient visited our institute in March 2004 with a one-month history of swelling and pain of the right distal forearm. Lab...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Nagasawa H,Okada K,Senma S,Chida S,Shimada Y

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00