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Background: The role of cystectomy in synchronous oligometastatic bladder cancer is unclear. Objective: To describe a population-based consecutive cohort with primary oligometastatic bladder cancer (M1a or M1b) treated with curative intent. Methods: Twenty consecutive patients with primary stage M1a or M1b bladder cancer subjected to induction chemotherapy and radical cystectomy 2013–2024 in the S

Purpose: To define the curriculum content for two interactive learning courses on age-related macular degeneration (AMD): (1) an advanced course tailored for general ophthalmologists and (2) a basic course for non-ophthalmologist healthcare staff. This initiative aims to establish a national consensus on the educational framework for AMD management among general ophthalmologists in Denmark. Method

Few existing studies have delved into individual-level attitudes towards the exchange of sexual services for payment, leaving a significant gap in our understanding. Various studies have speculated about how certain demographic factors and attitudes may shape people's perceptions of causes and consequences relating to such exchanges, but none have directly investigated this topic. To bridge this g

Background: Neoadjuvant cisplatin-based combination chemotherapy (NAC) is standard perioperative treatment of patients with muscle-invasive urothelial bladder cancer (MIBC); however, about half of the patients experience recurrence of the disease. Biomarkers for response and survival represent an unmet medical need. We used tumor specimens from transurethral resections of the bladder to explore ge

A transcriptional reporter fusion has been introduced into the chromosomal ftsZ locus in such a way that all transcription that normally reaches ftsZ can be monitored. The new Φ(ftsZ-lacZ) fusion yields four times more β-galactosidase activity than a ddlB-ftsQAZ-lacZ fusion on a lambda prophage vector. A strongly polar ddlB::Ω insertion prevents contributions from signals upstream of the ftsQAZ pr

Background and purpose: The study aims to evaluate dosimetric properties of hypofractionated treatment plans integrating focal boost, using registered whole-mount histopathology (WMHP) as reference standard. Methods: Fifteen men from the PAMP trial (EudraCT: 2015-005046-55) were included. Participants had ≥ 1 ISUP Grade group ≥ 4 lesion and underwent [68Ga]prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA)

This study introduces the concept of Collective Permanent Supportive Housing (CPSH), tailored for older adults with histories of homelessness and long-term substance use. CPSH offers residents individual apartments and secure tenures, using a harm reduction approach. The study, being designed to identify the benefits and risks of CPSH, was based on (i) a quantitative dataset with a national survey

We present the CH4 and N2O budgets for anthropogenic and natural sources and sinks of Australasia (Australia and New Zealand) from 2010 to 2019 using bottom-up and top-down methods, in line with the RECCAP-2 initiative, with extensions to 2022. We show that the bottom-up CH4 budget for Australasia (2010–2019) was a net source of 14.1 ± 5.5 Tg CH4 yr−1, with Australia and New Zealand contributing 8

Background: Minimising time from injury to hospital admission is considered a key factor in trauma. Trauma care is often centralised to hospitals, which, because of their urban location, make treatment more accessible to patients in densely populated areas. If prehospital time increases with declining population density, an effect on mortality could hence be present. The primary aim of this study

Pituitary tumours, originating from endocrine cells of the anterior pituitary, are quite common, and in most cases well-controlled by surgery or medical treatment. However, a small subset of pituitary tumours presents with multiple local recurrences or tumour progression despite combined surgical, medical or radiotherapeutic treatment. These are known as aggressive pituitary tumours (APT); also ca

Older adults are often portrayed as unwilling or unable to address quality issues in the formal care they receive. This study explores a methodology that captures the everyday reactions of older care users to quality problems, offering a nuanced understanding of their voice and agency when dissatisfied with care services. Using a telephone diary method, eight care users were contacted twice a week

A broad discussion of the ground-state potential-energy surfaces of doubly even deformed and transitional nuclei with Z = 50-82 is presented. The surfaces are calculated microscopically as functions of the quadrupole axial ε and non-axial γ and the axial hexadecapole ε4 deformations. A correlation between the form of the surfaces and the experimental spectroscopic trends is extensively discussed.

Purpose: Prolonged stress leading to sick leave is a serious health problem, and it is crucial to find ways to support recovery. The aim of this review was to synthesize the results from qualitative research about what people with stress-related disorders experience as supportive for recovery. Methods: The systematic review was designed as a qualitative meta-synthesis following the recommendations

Historical archaeology in Scandinavia is an expand- ing field, but despite its global nature, the discipline is trapped in methodological nationalism. The early modern and modern societies are generally studied us- ing the current national borders even though the ma- terial culture should not be constrained in this way. By illustrating with both theoretical and empirical ex- amples, the objective

Surface water pollution consists of various pollutants like heavy metals (Cu, Cr, Pb, and Ni), metalloids (Se, As, and Ag), and organic pollutants (dyes, antibiotics, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and phenolic compounds). The escalating issue of water pollution requires innovative solutions for mitigation and climate resilience. Although various advanced techniques are being developed for removing

The intervention Balancing Everyday Life™ (BEL) helps service users achieve a balance among everyday activities and enhance personal recovery. BEL builds upon research for people with mental illness and on evidence from earlier activity-based interventions. This methodological paper presents the theoretical basis for BEL, which rests on five pillars of theories and models. Further, the BEL topics

I denna rapport presenteras resultat och åtgärdsförslag som syftar till att ge rektorer goda förutsättningar att bedriva ett hållbart skolledarskap d.v.s. ett ledarskap som utgår från förskolans och skolans huvuduppgift (det vill säga barns och elevers lärande), har ett långt tidsperspektiv, sprids i organisationen, använder mänskliga och materiella resurser med eftertanke (inklusive rektors egen