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Abstract Author: Leah Dahlgren Title: A Need for Supportive Structures for Next-of-kin Caregivers SIMV07, Master's Thesis (Two Years) in Social Studies of Gender Supervisor: Bodil Rasmunsson Lund University Department of Social Work Spring Term 2012 Botswana is one of the countries struggling with the control of HIV/AIDS pandemic. Due to the increase in numbers of sick people weighing financia

2 juni 2026 12:15 till 13:15 | Seminarium AI and digital technologies affect democracy in many ways – through algorithms in social media, AI-generated information and disinformation, and the automated dissemination of political messages. In a series of seminars ahead of the Swedish election in 2026, AI Lund will present research that highlights how AI affects different aspects of democracy, but al

https://www.medarbetarwebben.lu.se/evenemang/ai-and-democracy-panel-discussion-lund-university-experts - 2026-07-12

2 juni 2026 12:15 till 13:15 | Seminarium AI and digital technologies affect democracy in many ways – through algorithms in social media, AI-generated information and disinformation, and the automated dissemination of political messages. In a series of seminars ahead of the Swedish election in 2026, AI Lund will present research that highlights how AI affects different aspects of democracy, but al

https://www.lu.se/evenemang/ai-and-democracy-panel-discussion-lund-university-experts - 2026-07-12

Background: Some studies have shown that cadmium (Cd) is associated with breast cancer risk. One hypothesis is that Cd has estrogen-like properties. This case-control study investigated the association between breast cancer risk and blood Cd (BCd) levels. Methods: All breast cancers in the Malmö Diet and Cancer cohort were identified through linkage to the Swedish Cancer Registry, baseline (1991-1

The aim of this study was to gain knowledge about the specific needs that a web-based support system for young carers (YCs) must meet. Twelve young people with experience of caring for and supporting a close friend, partner or relative with mental illness (MI) were interviewed about their life situation, support needs and opinions about a hypothetical web-based support system. The transcribed inte

In this study, we assess how the Scania Green Score (SGS5), and the five distinct perceived neighbourhood green dimensions within this area-aggregated index (1 km2 squares), is associated with self-reported physical activity and general health, and if perceived safety and social coherence has a moderating effect. Two independent surveys, both conducted in Scania, Sweden, was used for data on SGS5

To a higher degree, older adults will live to old age in their own homes with the assistance of home care services. One effect of this is an increased number of people working in the home environment. This paper presents the results from a research project that studied the physical environment in Swedish home care. Innovations to support the home care situation were developed, with the aim of cont

Popular Abstract in Swedish Ortnamn utgör en särskild del av kulturarvet; under århundraden har de muntligen traderats från generation till generation på den plats där de skapats, där de minner om tidigare händelser, aktiviteter och kunskaper. I synnerhet på de håll skriftlig dokumentation är relativt sentida ger ortnamn en möjlighet att nå insikter om den mer avlägsna historien. Detta gäller särs

23 oktober 2026 13:00 | Halvtidskontroll Title: Outcomes in patients on long-term oxygen therapyMain supervisor: Magnus Ekström (Lund University)Reviewers: Thomas Ringbaek (University of Copenhagen), David Erlinge (Lund University), Adriana Hiller (Lund University)AbstractBackgroundLong-term oxygen therapy (LTOT) is an established treatment form used to prolong life in patients with severe hypoxem

https://www.intramed.lu.se/evenemang/filip-bjorklund-institutionen-kliniska-vetenskaper-lund - 2026-07-12

Understanding individual risk taking is an important topic in Africa, as access to financial institutions and social security is scarce, and where markets and government policies largely fail to understand investment decisions of poor households. Data on risk attitudes in Africa is limited and the available data collected might not be reliable. We investigate the determinants of risk attitudes in

While originally, protein-energy deficiency was considered the main factor of malnutrition, it is now understood that micronutrient deficiencies play a fundamental role in a variety of health and disease outcomes. Zinc and iron deficiencies are still highly prevalent in low-income countries, whereas insufficient intakes and diets with low mineral absorption are the major causes. Sustainable and fe