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Coronary heart disease and migration : management, prognosis and health equity
(2014-05-14)
Background and aim: Coronary heart disease (CHD), the most common form of which is myocardial infarction (MI), is a significant health problem. In Sweden circulatory diseases account for 50% of total mortality; half of ...
The role of incretin peptides and ghrelin in upper gut motility and metabolic control
(2006-11-24)
Metabolic control is essential for the individual and is strictly regulated via a wide range of factors. One important mechanism in maintaining an adequate blood sugar level is the regulation of insulin release and gastric ...
Severe trauma : risks and outcomes
(2018-04-05)
Trauma, “the neglected disease of modern society”, is a global health concern of enormous proportions. Knowledge about factors associated with trauma occurrence, complications and outcome is highly valuable for the improvement ...
Family history, genes and gene-environment interaction in risk and prognosis of non-Hodgkin lymphoma
(2017-01-04)
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is a heterogeneous group of malignant diseases arising from lymphocytes. There are about 40 subtypes according to the World Health Organizations classification system, differing in morphology, ...
A 'new public health' perspective on building competence for end-of-life care and communication : how death literacy can be developed and measured
(2022-08-19)
Background: Due to aging populations and prolonged dying trajectories in many high-income countries including Sweden, more people will need extended periods of care and support at the end-of-life (EOL). In light of these ...