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Background: glucagon secretion and inhibition should be mainly determined by glucose and insulin levels, but the relative relevance of each factor is not clarified, especially following ingestion of different macronutrients. We aimed to investigate the associations between plasma glucagon, glucose, and insulin after ingestion of single macronutrients or mixed-meal. Methods: thirty-six participants
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is typically considered an age-related disease, but the age at disease onset can vary by decades between patients. Aging and aging-associated diseases can affect the movement system independently of PD, and advanced age has previously been proposed to be associated with a more severe PD phenotype with accelerated progression. In this work, we investigated how interactions
Background: Fragrances are widely used in scented products used in daily life with the potential to induce skin sensitization. Objective: To evaluate exposure to scented products and to explore associations between exposure and fragrance contact allergy. Methods: A cross-sectional study on individuals from 18 to 74 years of age, who were randomly selected from the general population in five Europe
Background: Isothiazolinones are widely used as preservatives in both cosmetic and non-cosmetic products. Sensitisation to isothiazolinones other than chloromethylisothiazolinone/methylisothiazolinone (CMIT/MIT), present in the baseline series, is increasing. Objectives: To investigate the prevalence of sensitisation to benzisothiazolinone (BIT) in comparison to CMIT/MIT and to develop a product-i
All-solid-state batteries provide new hope for developing electrical energy storage far beyond the current state of the art. Here, we present a new sample environment developed for operando and in situ investigations of solid-state batteries, allowing for simultaneous collection of X-ray diffraction and electrochemical data along with temperature control and stack pressure monitoring. The Aarhus p
The concept of “vulnerable plaque” (VP) has been evolving since its introduction as an atherosclerotic plaque prone to cause cardiovascular events, such as myocardial infarction and stroke. Once defined as a thin-cap fibroatheroma prone to rupture, it now encompasses more atherosclerotic lesion types, including plaque erosion, fissure, and calcified nodules. Along with deeper understanding of plaq
Numerous patients with psoriasis will associate disease triggers to changes in disease activity over time. Modern treatments induce remission, but relapse is common if the treatment is stopped. Exploring patients' first-hand experiences is a key starting point to identify triggers that may influence disease relapse. A cross-sectional digital questionnaire was distributed to 2716 individuals with p
Amid growing global uncertainty, including war, extreme weather events, and resource instability, self-sufficiency and resilience become crucial. Socio-ecological resilience refers to the capacity of communities to regenerate ecological systems while fostering social cohesion and adaptability. This study aims to establish mechanisms contributing to socio-ecological resilience in a rural setting. A
Background: Cystic fibrosis related diabetes (CFRD) is the most common comorbidity of cystic fibrosis (CF) still, its pathogenesis is poorly understood. Recent studies have suggested that although pancreatic insufficiency is an important explanation for CFRD development, inherent pancreatic islet cell dysfunction may play a role. This study aimed to systematically compile current data regarding th
AimObesity is a stigmatised disease, and weight-related bullying is the most common form of victimisation. This study aimed to provide a nuanced understanding of adolescents’ experiences of such victimisation and related interventions.MethodsData were collected between April and October 2025 through semi-structured interviews and analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. Participants were Swedis
Huminfra is a distributed national infrastructure led by Lund University, which brings together 12 nodes in the domains of digital and experimental Humanities. In its first year of existence, Huminfra has established an organisational management structure at multiple levels, drawn up policy documents, routines and workflows, and held consortium meetings as well as smaller more focused node meeting
Vascular smooth muscle cell plasticity plays a pivotal role in the pathophysiology of vascular diseases. Despite compelling evidence demonstrating the importance of transcription factor GATA6 in vascular smooth muscle, the functional role of GATA6 remains poorly understood. The aim of this study was to elucidate the role of GATA6 on cell migration and to gain insight into GATA6-sensitive genes in
Myostatin negatively regulates skeletal muscle size in multiple species, and therefore, myostatin blockade has been therapeutically explored to promote muscle growth in humans, including to counter the muscle loss seen in obese humans using GLP1R agonists. In this study, we present results from a large multi-cohort genetic association analysis, using data from 1.1 million individuals to examine th
School attendance problems (SAPs) are complex, multifaceted issues requiring early, collaborative interventions. This qualitative study explored school psychologists’ experiences of delivering the EAGLE intervention—a structured, 10-week collaborative approach involving joint assessments and parental counseling—to address SAPs in elementary school (children age 6–9). Semi-structured interviews wer
Objectives: The aim of this study was to gain an increased understanding of the intensive care unit diary and how it affects patients’ recovery after intensive care. Methodology/design: The study had a qualitative design and was conducted by two focus group interviews in October 2021 and was analysed with thematic analysis. Setting: Ventilator treated intensive care patients with a length of stay
