Background. Flecainide is a first-line rhythm control treatment for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), however long-term treatment outcomes are understudied. Objective. To investigate associations of electro- (ECG) and echocardiographic indices with safety and efficacy outcomes of long-term flecainide treatment for recurrent AF. Methods. Consecutive patients with AF admitted for in-hospital f

Inflammation and insulin resistance are associated with increased mortality in the general population. However, it remains unclear how physical activity and proinflammatory/hyperinsulinemic diets influence overall survival in prostate cancer patients. We analyzed 4779 men with nonmetastatic prostate cancer from the Health Professionals Follow-up Study. Postdiagnosis physical activity and diet were

BACKGROUND: To determine the association between cancer diagnosis and subsequent risk of ASCVD, and to examine the trajectory of the association over time after cancer diagnosis.METHODS: We prospectively followed 108,689 women in the Nurses' Health Study (NHS) (1984-2020), 113,569 women in the NHSII (1991-2019), and 45,328 men in the Health Professionals Follow-up Study (HPFS) (1986-2016) who were

In this preliminary study, the influence of a subsequent heat treatment after extrusionExtrusion and swagingSwaging on the microstructureMicrostructure, hardness, and corrosionCorrosion behavior of Mg0.15Ca was investigated. Heat treatment was carried out at 300, 400 and 500 °C for 1 h, and 16 h at 500 °C. Immersion in HBSS and Ringer's solution was done for up to 7 days. With increasing heat trea

Background: Premature ventricular complexes (PVCs) predict coronary heart disease, heart failure, atrial fibrillation and death, all of which are also related to sodium intake. We studied estimated sodium intake and PVC frequency in the randomly selected population-based Swedish CArdioPulmonary bioImage Study cohort. Methods: In our cross-sectional study, we included 5636 individuals with 24-hour

The fourth edition of this widely used textbook offers a new perspective. Previously titled Business Process Modeling, Simulation and Design, as the new title suggests, this book is about analytical business process modeling and design. However, this new edition introduces analytics to the title and to the presentation. The main objective of this book is to provide students with a comprehensiv

Objectives: To examine the risk of progression and time to progression from penile intraepithelial neoplasia (PeIN) to invasive penile cancer in patients treated for PeIN with either surgery, laser ablation or topical treatment, and to examine recurrence risk after treatment of PeIN. Patients and Methods: Data on patients diagnosed with PeIN (n = 1122) between 2000 and 2020 were extracted from the

Bygg- och fastighetssektorn står för över 20 procent av Sveriges växthusgasutsläpp, vilket gör den till en central aktör i omställningen till ett hållbart samhälle. För att uppnå klimatmål och underlätta cirkulärt byggande krävs effektiva och spårbara miljödataflöden genom hela byggprocessen. Projekteringsfasen erbjuder särskilt goda möjligheter att påverka dessa flöden, tack vare digitaliseringenThe construction and real estate sector accounts for over 20 percent of Sweden’s greenhouse gas emissions, making it a key sector in the transition toward a sustainable society. To achieve climate targets and enable circular construction, efficient and traceable environmental data flows are required throughout the entire building process. The design phase, in particular, offers significant opportu

Sustainability reporting remains a well-established field of research, with many important contributions. Additionally, the public has a growing desire for firms to adopt responsible ESG practices, thus requiring more transparency and accountability. Without the acceptance from the public, the business might face negative consequences. The understanding of how sustainability reporting is disclosed

Objective: Screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) defined as an infrarenal aortic diameter (IAD) of ≥30 mm reduces mortality, but managing patients with diameters of 25 to 29 mm is debated. Incorporating body surface area into the diagnostic criteria may improve the identification of those at risk of developing treatment-requiring aneurysms in this group. In a previous study, we defined a r

OBJECTIVES: To investigate the optimal duration of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for cardiogenic shock refractory to medical therapies after cardiac surgery and whether its prolonged use is justified. DATA SOURCES: Previously published articles on postcardiotomy venoarterial ECMO. STUDY SELECTION: Articles reporting on the early outcome after postcardiotomy venoarterial E

Nanowire quantum dots have shown promise as energy filters in thermoelectric applications. However, anomalous effects in the thermocurrent have been observed when heat is applied in close proximity to the quantum dot. This work began as an experimental investigation but transitioned to a data analysis project due to hardware failure. Using previously acquired experimental data, we compare the meas

Objective: To assess foetal circulating free foetal haemoglobin (fHbF) levels and heme defences, correlated to foetal circulatory biometry and foetal sex in severe early-onset foetal growth restriction (FGR). Design, Setting and Population: A prospective study severe early-onset foetal growth restriction pregnancies with close clinical management (estimated foetal weight (EFW) < 3rd centile and <

Background: Composite outcome measures aim to provide a more holistic view when determining the effectiveness and safety of surgical interventions. Recently, 'Ideal Outcome' (IO) harmonized the European and American composite outcome of pancreatic surgery. The rate of IO after pancreatoduodenectomy was 54% but is unknown after left pancreatectomy(LP). Methods: This transatlantic analysis included

The dynamics of chemical reactions in solution are of paramount importance in fields ranging from biology to materials science. Because the hydrogen-bond network and proton dynamics govern the behavior of aqueous solutions, they have been the subject of numerous studies over the years. Here, we report the observation of a previously unknown associative state in the hydroxide ion that forms when a

Areas experiencing conflict are challenging to examine due to limited accessibility. Remote sensing is a valuable tool that can be used to evaluate the effects of conflict on the environment. Northwestern Syria hosts most of the country’s remaining Mediterranean forests, an ecosystem that is ecologically significant for regulatory ecosystem services. Since 2011, Syria has experienced conflict, whi

Climate change is expected to alter soil nutrient availability and microbial community functionality. Inputs of labile carbon (C) from root exudates can stimulate the decomposition of soil organic matter (SOM) in a phenomenon known as “priming”; driven by microbial demand for limiting resources. Climate-driven changes in resource availability may therefore influence soil susceptibility to priming,