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Exploring the effects of lifestyle on breast cancer risk, age at diagnosis, and survival: the EBBA-Life study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Purpose Whether an unfavorable lifestyle not only affects breast cancer risk, but also influences age at onset of breast cancer and survival, is under debate. Methods In a population-based cohort, the Energy Balance ... -
Exploring the genetic contribution to idiopathic Parkinson disease
(Doctoral thesis, 2021-03-05)Background: Parkinson disease (PD) is a major cause of death and disability and has a devastating global socioeconomic impact. It affects 1-2% of the population above the age of 65 and its prevalence increases as the ... -
Exploring the human plasma proteome for humoral mediators of remote ischemic preconditioning - A word of caution
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-10-15)Despite major advances in early revascularization techniques, cardiovascular diseases are still the leading cause of death worldwide, and myocardial infarctions contribute heavily to this. Over the past decades, it has ... -
Exploring the IBS Brain: Resting State Functional Connectivity and Machine Learning
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Exploring the Patient Perspective of Bone Sarcoma Survivors Who Have Undergone Particle Radiotherapy Abroad
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background/Aim: Sarcoma patients’ experiences of their health-related quality of life and late effects following particle therapy are sparse. Such knowledge is essential to optimize treatment compliance and follow-up care ... -
Exploring the potential of public proteomics data
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016)In a global effort for scientific transparency, it has become feasible and good practice to share experimental data supporting novel findings. Consequently, the amount of publicly available MS‐based proteomics data has ... -
Exploring the relationship between coronary heart disease and type 2 diabetes: a cross-sectional study of secondary prevention among diabetes patients
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Background: Coronary heart disease (CHD) and stroke are the major causes of death among people with diabetes. Aim: To describe the prevalence and onset of CHD and stroke among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) ... -
Exploring the relationship between physical activity, life goals and health-related quality of life among high school students: a cross-sectional study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-08-03)Background: Two models were developed to increase high school students’ participation in physical education (PE): “motion enjoyment” and “sport enjoyment”. The first model focuses on increasing knowledge about the health ... -
Exploring the Wnt signaling pathway in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)The Wnt signaling pathway plays a crucial role in neurodevelopment and in regulating the function and structure of the adult nervous system. Schizophrenia (SCZ) and bipolar disorder (BD) are severe mental disorders with ... -
Exploring uncertainty and use of real-world data in the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence single technology appraisals of targeted cancer therapy
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Objectives Dealing with uncertainty is one of the critical topics in health technology assessment. The greater decision uncertainty in appraisals, the less clear the clinical- and cost-effectiveness of the health technology. ... -
Exploring variables affecting sense of coherence and social support in recovery after colorectal cancer surgery among the oldest old
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Objective To explore the associations between sense of coherence, perceived social support, and demographic and clinical characteristics among survivors ≥80 years treated for curable colorectal cancer. Methods This ... -
Exponerat bildfält vid analog respektive digital röntgenteknik
(Master thesis, 2009-05-14)Background: Digital x-ray technique has made it possible to hide insufficient collimation of the irradiated field by electronic demarcation of the visible part of the image. This could impact on radiographer's motivation ... -
The Exposome Approach in Allergies and Lung Diseases: Is It Time to Define a Preconception Exposome?
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Emerging research suggests environmental exposures before conception may adversely affect allergies and lung diseases in future generations. Most studies are limited as they have focused on single exposures, not considering ... -
Exposure to Air Pollution during Pregnancy and Childhood, and White Matter Microstructure in Preadolescents
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background: Air pollution has been related to brain structural alterations, but a relationship with white matter microstructure is unclear. Objectives: We assessed whether pregnancy and childhood exposures to air ... -
Exposure to Antibacterial Chemicals Is Associated With Altered Composition of Oral Microbiome
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Antimicrobial chemicals are used as preservatives in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food to prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi in the products. Unintentional exposure in humans to such chemicals is well documented, ... -
Exposure to benzene and other hydrocarbons and risk of bladder cancer among male offshore petroleum workers
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background Occupational exposures constitute the second leading cause of urinary bladder cancer after tobacco smoking. Increased risks have been found in the petroleum industry, but high-quality exposure data are needed ... -
Exposure to environmental phenols and parabens, and relation to body mass index, eczema and respiratory outcomes in the Norwegian RHINESSA study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background Many phenols and parabens are applied in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and food, to prevent growth of bacteria and fungi. Whether these chemicals affect inflammatory diseases like allergies and overweight is largely ... -
Exposure to Household Air Pollution from Wood Combustion and Association with Respiratory Symptoms and Lung Function in Nonsmoking Women: Results from the RESPIRE Trial, Guatemala
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-04)Background: With 40% of the world’s population relying on solid fuel, household air pollution (HAP) represents a major preventable risk factor for COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Meta-analyses have confirmed ... -
Exposure to mycophenolate and fatherhood
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-07)Background: Mycophenolic acid (MPA) is the active immunosuppressive substance in both mycophenolate mofetil and mycophenolate sodium, and it is widely used after organ transplantation. In women, taking MPA is teratogenic ... -
Exposure to non-domestic violence : short- and long-term psychological reactions and the impact on quality of life
(Doctoral thesis, 2007-12-07)The purpose of this study was to describe characteristics of exposure to non-domestic violence, and to evaluate short- and long-term psychological consequences and the impact on quality of life. Demography, physical injuries, ...