Department of Clinical Medicine
Recent Submissions
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The association of premorbid conditions with 6-month mortality in acutely admitted ICU patients over 80 years
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background Premorbid conditions influence the outcome of acutely ill adult patients aged 80 years and over who are admitted to the ICU. The aim of this study was to determine the influence of such premorbid conditions ... -
Genetic association of antinuclear antibodies with HLA in JIA patients: a Swedish cohort study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) is a complex autoimmune disease and the most common chronic rheumatological disease affecting children under the age of 16. The etiology of JIA remains poorly understood, ... -
Microbiota and Cytokine Modulation: Innovations in Enhancing Anticancer Immunity and Personalized Cancer Therapies
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)The gut microbiota plays a crucial role in modulating anticancer immunity, significantly impacting the effectiveness of various cancer therapies, including immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy. Its impact on the ... -
Harmonized Data Quality Indicators Maintain Data Quality in Long-Term Safety Studies Using Multiple Sclerosis Registries/Data Sources: Experience from the CLARION Study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Purpose: Understanding the long-term safety of disease-modifying therapies for multiple sclerosis (MS) in routine clinical practice can be undertaken through registry-based studies. However, variability of data quality ... -
Different gene expression patterns between mouse and human brain pericytes revealed by single-cell/nucleus RNA sequencing
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Aims: Pericytes in the brain play important roles for microvascular physiology and pathology and are affected in neurological disorders and neurodegenerative diseases. Mouse models are often utilized for pathophysiology ... -
A Systematic Review: Fecal Bacterial Profile in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome Analyzed with the GA-Map Dysbiosis Test Based on the 16S rRNA Gene of Bacterial Species or Groups
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Purpose: The diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is based on symptom-based criteria due to lack of reliable disease-specific biomarkers. Gut microbiota is perturbed in IBS and when comparing different methods used ... -
Neural regeneration in the human central nervous system—from understanding the underlying mechanisms to developing treatments. Where do we stand today?
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Mature neurons in the human central nervous system (CNS) fail to regenerate after injuries. This is a common denominator across different aetiologies, including multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury and ischemic stroke. ... -
Efficacy of metacognitive interventions for psychiatric disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2025)Metacognitive interventions have received increasing interest the last decade and there is a need to synthesize the evidence of these type of interventions. The current study is an updated systematic review and meta-analysis ... -
Group cohesion and alliance predict cognitive-behavioral group treatment outcomes for youth with anxiety disorders
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2025)Knowledge about how to enhance group cognitive behavioral therapy (GCBT) outcomes is needed. In a randomized controlled effectiveness trial, we examined group cohesion (the bond between group members) and the alliance (the ... -
Clinical and laboratory characteristics during a 1-year follow-up in European Lyme neuroborreliosis: A prospective cohort study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background and Purpose We need more knowledge on clinical presentations, time course, biomarkers, and prognosis in European Lyme neuroborreliosis (LNB). Methods A prospective 12-month follow-up of predetermined clinical ... -
Body composition and rupture risk of intracranial aneurysms
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background Rupture of an intracranial aneurysm resulting in a subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is a life-threatening situation. Obesity is an increasing health challenge associated with numerous comorbidities. However, ... -
Use of beta-blockers in patients with ductal carcinoma in situ and risk of invasive breast cancer recurrence: a Swedish retrospective cohort study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background Retrospective observational studies suggest a potential role of beta-blockers as a protective strategy against progression and metastasis in invasive breast cancer. In this context, we investigated the impact ... -
Critical appraisal of the “one-day-per-percent” rule - A register-based observational study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background The ”one-day-per-percent” rule states that for burn patients, one day of hospital stay can be expected for each percentage of burned body surface. This study aimed to test the rule's predictive value. Methods The ... -
Patient experiences and perceptions of kidney stone surgery: what lessons can be learned from TikTok?
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Introduction: The aim of this study was to perform an evaluation of patient experiences and perceptions regarding kidney stone surgery on the social media platform TikTok. An increasing number of the public use social media ... -
Interactions between cancer-associated fibroblasts and T-cells: functional crosstalk with targeting and biomarker potential
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) are a heterogeneous cell population recognized as a key component of the tumour microenvironment (TME). Cancer-associated fibroblasts are known to play an important role in maintaining ... -
Remission in schizophrenia spectrum disorders: A randomized trial of amisulpride, aripiprazole and olanzapine
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder, and monitoring remission is a widely used measure of effectiveness of the treatment provided. It is very important to identify possible factors correlating with remission. In our ... -
Health-related Quality of Life Assessment in Renal Cell Cancer: A Scoping Review
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2025)Background and objective: In oncology, patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) capturing health-related quality of life (HRQOL) play an increasing role in clinical trials, drug approval, and policy making. This scoping ... -
Multiparametric liver assessment in patients successfully treated for hepatitis C: a 4-year follow-up
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a major cause of chronic liver disease, in which liver stiffness increases. Liver stiffness measurements (LSM) are therefore essential in diagnosing liver diseases and predicting ... -
‘Someone must do it’: multiple views on family’s role in end-of-life care – an international qualitative study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background: Family is a crucial social institution in end-of-life care. Family caregivers are encouraged to take on more responsibility at different times during the illness, providing personal and medical care. Unpaid ... -
A randomized, placebo-controlled trial of purified anthocyanins on cognitive function in individuals at elevated risk for dementia: Analysis of inflammatory biomarkers toward personalized interventions
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background: Dementia poses a significant global health challenge. Anthocyanins neutralize free radicals, modulate signaling pathways, inhibit pro-inflammatory genes, and suppress cytokine production and may thus have ...