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This study introduces a novel contrast modality in neutron imaging, enabling the visualization of plastically deformed zones within ARMCO® iron. Utilizing differences in transmitted neutron intensity, we exploit variations in Bragg diffraction strength between deformed and non-deformed areas. Our findings reveal that deformed regions exhibit stronger diffraction due to extensive sub-grain division
Ever since the introduction of the concept of affordance, a debate has continued about how this concept captures the diversity of action possibilities triggered by our environment. One facet of this debate concerns the individual specificity, hence societal diversity, regarding how affordance changes as life changes, such as when we get older. Affordance, or action possibility actualized in the mo
BACKGROUND: High body mass index (BMI) accounts for approximately 7% of total mortality in Sweden and represents a major global public health challenge. In recent years, new anti-obesity medications (AOMs) have been introduced; however, knowledge about how primary care physicians (PCPs) perceive these medications in clinical practice is limited. Understanding PCPs' perspectives is essential as the
Breast density impacts cancer detection by masking tumors within fibroglandular tissue and there are disparities in screening outcomes across racial groups. However, it remains unclear whether these differences reflect inherent tissue characteristics or systemic bias. To isolate the effect of breast density on lesion detectability across racial subgroups, we conducted a retrospective case-control
Background The absolute and relative risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in individuals with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) remains largely unexplored. We conducted a nationwide cohort study to explore this. Objectives To calculate risk of developing VTE among MASLD. Methods This nationwide, population-based matched cohort study in Sweden included all individuals
The Ora Banda structure in Western Australia is situated within an Archean greenstone terrane known for orogenic gold deposits. It is defined by concentric gravity anomalies up to 4 km in diameter, and gravity and passive seismic data indicate the presence of a central uplift and annular trough. Shatter cones were found in surface samples and drill core during gold exploration. Breccia samples fro
Background: Females consistently demonstrate greater tau Positron Emission Tomography (PET) tracer signal. Although interpreted as reflecting greater Alzheimer disease (AD) pathology, it’s unclear whether differences arise from biological mechanisms or methodological factors. Microtubule binding region tau species containing residue 243 (MTBR-tau243) in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a biomarker of
School absenteeism is linked to adverse academic, social, and mental health outcomes, yet few early interventions have been tested in Nordic contexts. This pilot study examined the preliminary effectiveness of the Early Absenteeism Guide for Lifelong Education (EAGLE), a school initiated, parent-focused intervention targeting emerging absenteeism among children. Nine students in preschool to third
Background: Finding new ways of treating bacterial infections is essential. The NlpD protein, which inhibits RNA polymerase II (Pol II), has shown therapeutic efficacy against urinary tract infection. This study investigated the mechanism of Pol II inhibition and protection by NlpD and its LytM peptide. Methods: Recombinant NlpD and LytM were screened for interactions with constituents of the Pol
Urinary tract infections offer an important and highly relevant model to understand innate immune-mediated protection against mucosal infection and innate immune genetics of susceptibility, including promoter polymorphisms reducing Toll-like receptor (TLR) and interferon regulatory factor expression. Whereas virulent Escherichia coli causes severe, potentially life-threatening disease by breaking
People with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) of the lower limbs are at very high risk of cardiovascular events and therefore the cornerstone of their management is medical therapy and behaviour modification to reduce that risk. The risk of limb loss (through major amputation) is low in people with asymptomatic PAD or intermittent claudication with only a few patients progressing to the most sever
The aim of this study was to evaluate one-year clinical performance and safety of the GORE® VIABAHN® VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis (VBX Stent Graft) used as a bridging stent in fenestrated and branched endovascular aortic repair (FEVAR and BEVAR). This narrative review summarizes one-year outcomes from two multicenter European registries, EXPAND and EMBRACE. Outcomes are presented separate
We explore how top-down policy directionalities are implemented differently across space and the challenges this comes with, based on an analysis of the European Union's amended Waste Framework Directive (WFD), which demands separate textile waste collection. Based on research in Germany and Sweden, we examine the policy implementation by municipal actors, its resulting effects, how different stak
In this chapter we focus on genetic forms of myoclonus and this includes inborn errors of metabolism or metabolic disorders as well. The latter are of course also genetic disorders, but are often considered as a separate group, because for some of them treatment of the underlying metabolic defect is possible. In the chapter, both childhood-onset and adult-onset disorders will be discussed, and all
OBJECTIVES: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be life-changing, requiring long-term treatment to control disease activity. It is therefore important to gain knowledge about patients' experiences of living with RA after 1 to 2 years of disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) treatment.METHODS: This qualitative study used an inductive approach. Interviews were conducted with 22 patients with RA in
Technological advances in the AI industry suggest that the world as we know it is coming to an end. Something worse may be emerging, but so is something else. The future may seem pre-programmed, but it is open and should be discussed from ethical and philosophical perspectives. How can we shape a democratic society that integrates artificial, human, and non-human life in a way that avoids repeatin
Systematiskt genomgång av de totalt 17 lundaprofessorer vilka under 1600- och 1700-talen erhöll adelskap, antingen personligen eller för sina barns del.
