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- Bejnö, Hampus, 1984-
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Early intervention and autism : Improving preschool program quality for children with autism spectrum disorder receiving Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention using the Autism Program Environment Rating Scale (APERS)
- 2021
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Doctoral thesis (other academic/artistic)abstract
- The quality of the learning environment in preschool is of significant importance for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, very limited research has addressed how this environment can be improved. In regard to early intervention, most previous studies have primarily focused on child characteristics, and intervention content and quantity, rather than the broader learning environment in which interventions are delivered. Thus, the overall aim of this thesis was to study the quality of the learning environment for children with ASD. In particular, the focus was on children who receive Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI) in community-based Swedish preschools, using the Autism Program Environment Rating Scale (APERS). Within this framework, three studies were conducted.In study 1, we translated, culturally adapted, and systematically assessed the content validity of APERS, a rating scale designed to assess the program quality for children with ASD in educational settings. In the process, the scale was modified to make the instrument as relevant as possible for the Swedish preschool context, and re-named APERS-P-SE. Nine experts rated the clarity and comprehensiveness of the individual items, as well as the relevance of the scale in its entirety. In study 2, we evaluated APERS-P-SE as the foundation for professional development for preschool staff working with children with ASD receiving EIBI, to promote preschool learning environment quality (primary outcome), and outcomes for autistic children, and preschool staff (secondary outcomes). Using a quasi-experimental design, preschool staff either implemented EIBI enriched by in-service training and on-site coaching based on APERS-P-SE assessments (k = 9), or EIBI only (k = 8) during 8 months. A total of 17 children and 35 preschool staff participated, across 17 preschools. In study 3, individual interviews and focus-group interviews were conducted with preschool staff, preschool principals, habilitation supervisors, and parents to children with ASD who had participated in study 2 and received the APERS-P-SE-based intervention. Through these interviews, the different groups of stakeholders provided their thoughts about what they found to be the most important aspects of preschool programs for autistic children who receive EIBI, and their opinions and experiences of participating in study 2. Study 1 demonstrated a high level of content validity for the Swedish version of the APERS. In study 2, the EIBI/APERS-P-SE preschools significantly improved their learning environment, compared to the preschools that received EIBI only. Outcomes for autistic children and preschool staff did not differ significantly between the groups, despite positive descriptive findings. In study 3, four themes were identified as being key aspects of preschool programs with high quality to promote optimal development of children with ASD: (1) staff’s competence, (2) children’s inclusion and participation, (3) collaboration, and (4) learning environment. Overall, the stakeholders described the APERS-P-SE-based model as helpful in improving children’s participation, preschool staff’s engagement with the child, and optimizing child outcomes.Taken together, the results indicate that APERS-P-SE is an instrument with a high level of content validity, and that it can be used in combination with in-service training and on-site coaching to improve preschool program quality for children with ASD.
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- Braide, Karin, et al.
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Salvage radiation therapy in prostate cancer: relationship between rectal dose and long-term, self-reported rectal bleeding
- 2021
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In: Clinical & Translational Oncology. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 1699-048X .- 1699-3055. ; 23:2, s. 397-404
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Purpose To quantify the relationship between the rectal dose distribution and the prevalence of self-reported rectal bleeding among men treated with salvage radiotherapy (ST) delivered by three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3DCRT) for prostate cancer. To use this relationship to estimate the risk of rectal bleeding for a contemporary cohort of patients treated with volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) ST. Methods and patients Rectal bleeding of any grade was reported by 56 (22%) of 255 men in a PROM-survey at a median follow-up of 6.7 years after 3DCRT ST. Treatment plan data were extracted and dose-response relationships for the rectal volumes receiving at least 35 Gy (V-35Gy) or 63 Gy (V-63Gy) were calculated with logistic regression. These relationships were used to estimate the risk of rectal bleeding for a cohort of 253 patients treated with VMAT ST. Results In the dose-response analysis of patients in the 3DCRT ST cohort, both rectal V(35Gy)and V(63Gy)were statistically significant parameters in univariable analysis (p = 0.005 and 0.003, respectively). For the dose-response models using either rectal V(35Gy)or V-63Gy, the average calculated risk of rectal bleeding was 14% among men treated with VMAT ST compared to a reported prevalence of 22% for men treated with 3DCRT ST. Conclusions We identified dose-response relationships between the rectal dose distribution and the risk of self-reported rectal bleeding of any grade in a long-term perspective for men treated with 3DCRT ST. Furthermore, VMAT ST may have the potential to decrease the prevalence of late rectal bleeding.
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- Frysz, Monika, et al.
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The influence of adult hip shape genetic variants on adolescent hip shape : Findings from a population-based DXA study
- 2021
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In: Bone. - : Elsevier. - 8756-3282 .- 1873-2763. ; 143
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Objective: Hip shape is a well-recognized risk factor for hip osteoarthritis (OA) and hip fracture. We aimed to investigate whether the genetic variants known to be associated with adult hip shape were also associated with adolescent hip shape.Methods: Hip DXA scans, obtained in offspring from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC) at two time points (mean ages 13.8 and 17.8 years), were used to quantify hip morphology using a 53-point Statistical Shape Model (SSM). Principal component analysis was used to generate hip shape modes (HSMs). Genetic variants which had previously shown genome-wide significant association with specific HSMs in adults were tested for association with the same HSMs in adolescents (at each timepoint separately) using SNPTEST v2.Results: Complete genotypic and phenotypic data were available for 3550 and 3175 individuals at 14 and 18 years, respectively. The strongest evidence for association with adolescent hip shape was for a variant located near SOX9 (rs2158915) with consistent effects across both time points for HSM1 (age 14: beta -0.05, p = 9.9 x 10(-8); age 18: -0.05, p = 3.3 x 10(-6)) and HSM5 (age 14: beta -0.07, p = 1.6 x 10(-4); age 18: -0.1, p = 2.7 x 10(-6)). There was also strong evidence of association between rs10743612 (near PTHLH) and HSM1 (age 14: 0.05, p = 1.1 x 10(-5); age 18: 0.04, p = 0.003) and between rs6537291 (near HHIP) and HSM2 (age 14: -0.06, p = 0.001; age 18: -0.07, p = 0.001) across both time points. The genes with the strongest associations with hip shape in adolescents, (SOX9, PTHLH and HHIP) are known to be involved in endochondral bone formation. HSM1 indicates narrower aspect ratio of the upper femur, whereas both HSM2 and HSM5 reflect variation in the femoral head size and femoral neck width, features previously found to be related to the risk of OA in later life. The SOX9 locus has previously been found to associate with increased risk of hip fracture.Conclusion: In conclusion, variants implicated in endochondral bone formation appear to consistently influence hip shape between adolescence and adulthood, including those aspects related to risk of hip OA and/or fracture in later life.
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- Mustamäki, Noora, et al.
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Fjällbacka, Västerhavet, 1989–2019; Torhamn, södra Egentliga Östersjön, 2002–2019; Kvädöfjärden, Egentliga Östersjön, 1981–2019; Holmöarna, Bottniska viken, 1989–2019
- 2020
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In: Faktablad från integrerad kustfiskövervakning.
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Other publication (other academic/artistic)abstract
- Inom den nationella miljöövervakningen av kust och hav bedrivs årligen sedan slutet av 1980-talet ett program för integrerad kustfiskövervakning i fyra nationella referensområden, ett vardera i Bottniska viken, Egentliga Östersjön, södra Egentliga Östersjön och Västerhavet. Syftet med programmet är att kartlägga fiskbeståndens status samt fiskens hälsotillstånd och miljögiftsbelastning för att upptäcka förändringar som indikerar storskalig påverkan av miljöhot som eutrofiering, miljögifter, klimatförändringar och andra miljöfaktorer. Detta faktablad sammanfattar resultaten från den integrerade kustfiskövervakningen i alla fyra områden under tidsperioden 1980–2019.
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- Nethander, Maria, 1980, et al.
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BMD-Related Genetic Risk Scores Predict Site-Specific Fractures as Well as Trabecular and Cortical Bone Microstructure
- 2020
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In: The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism. - : The Endocrine Society. - 1945-7197 .- 0021-972X. ; 105:4
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- CONTEXT: It is important to identify patients at highest risk of fractures. OBJECTIVE: To compare the separate and combined performances of bone-related genetic risk scores (GRSs) for prediction of forearm, hip and vertebral fractures separately, as well as of trabecular and cortical bone microstructure parameters separately. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS: Using 1103 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) independently associated with estimated bone mineral density of the heel (eBMD), we developed a weighted GRS for eBMD and determined its contribution to fracture prediction beyond 2 previously developed GRSs for femur neck BMD (49 SNPs) and lumbar spine BMD (48 SNPs). Associations between these GRSs and forearm (ncases = 1020; ncontrols = 2838), hip (ncases = 1123; ncontrols = 2630) and vertebral (ncases = 288; ncontrols = 1187) fractures were evaluated in 3 Swedish cohorts. Associations between the GRSs and trabecular and cortical bone microstructure parameters (n = 426) were evaluated in the MrOS Sweden cohort. RESULTS: We found that eBMDGRS was the only significant independent predictor of forearm and vertebral fractures while both FN-BMDGRS and eBMDGRS were significant independent predictors of hip fractures. The eBMDGRS was the major GRS contributing to prediction of trabecular bone microstructure parameters while both FN-BMDGRS and eBMDGRS contributed information for prediction of cortical bone microstructure parameters. CONCLUSIONS: The eBMDGRS independently predicts forearm and vertebral fractures while both FN-BMDGRS and eBMDGRS contribute independent information for prediction of hip fractures. We propose that eBMDGRS captures unique information about trabecular bone microstructure useful for prediction of forearm and vertebral fractures. These findings may facilitate personalized medicine to predict site-specific fractures as well as cortical and trabecular bone microstructure separately.
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- Pettersson, Stefan, 1972, et al.
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A Hydrogel Drink With High Fructose Content Generates Higher Exogenous Carbohydrate Oxidation and Lower Dental Biofilm pH Compared to Two Other, Commercially Available, Carbohydrate Sports Drinks
- 2020
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In: Frontiers in Nutrition. - : Frontiers Media SA. - 2296-861X. ; 7
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- The purpose of this study was to evaluate the substrate oxidation of three commercially available, 14%-carbohydrate sports drinks with different compositions, osmolality, and pH for their impact on dental exposure to low pH. In a cross-over, randomized double-blinded design, 12 endurance athletes (age 31. 2 +/- 7.7 years, (V) over dotO(2max) 65.6 +/- 5.0 mL.kg(-1)) completed 180 min of cycling at 55% W-max. During the first 100 min of cycling, athletes consumed amylopectin starch (AP), maltodextrin+sucrose (MD+SUC), or maltodextrin+fructose hydrogel (MD+FRU) drinks providing 95 g carbohydrate.h(-1), followed by water intake only at 120 and 160 min. Fuel use was determined using indirect calorimetry and stable-isotope techniques. Additionally, dental biofilm pH was measured using the microtouch method in a subsample of participants (n= 6) during resting conditions before, and at different time intervals up to 45 min following a single bolus of drink. Exogenous carbohydrate oxidation (CHOEXO) during the 2nd hour of exercise was significantly (P< 0.05) different between all three drinks: MD+FRU (1.17 +/- 0.17 g.min(-1)), MD+SUC (1.01 +/- 0.13 g.min(-1)), and AP (0.84 +/- 0.11 g.min(-1)). At the end of exercise, CHO(EXO)and blood glucose concentrations (3.54 +/- 0.50, 4.07 +/- 0.67, and 4.28 +/- 0.47 mmol.L-1, respectively) were significantly lower post MD+FRU consumption than post MD+SUC and AP consumption (P< 0.05). Biofilm acidogenicity at rest demonstrated a less pronounced pH fall for MD+FRU compared to the acidulant-containing MD+SUC and AP (P< 0.05). In conclusion, while total intake of MD+FRU showed signs of completed uptake before end of monitoring, this was less so for MD+SUC, and not at all the case for AP. Thus, this study showed that despite carbohydrates being encapsulated in a hydrogel, a higher CHO(EXO)was observed following MD+FRU drink ingestion compared to AP and MD+SUC consumption upon exposure to the acidic environment of the stomach. This finding may be related to the higher fructose content of the MD+FRU drink compared with the MD+SUC and AP drinks. Furthermore, a carbohydrate solution without added acidulants, which are commonly included in commercial sport drinks, may have less deleterious effects on oral health.
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- Wallgren, Ulrika M., 1971-, et al.
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Keywords reflecting sepsis presentation based on mode of emergency department arrival : a retrospective cross-sectional study
- 2021
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In: International Journal of Emergency Medicine. - : Springer-Verlag New York. - 1865-1372 .- 1865-1380. ; 14:1
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- BACKGROUND: Current sepsis screening tools are predominantly based on vital signs. However, patients with serious infections frequently present with normal vital signs and there has been an increased interest to include other variables such as symptoms in screening tools to detect sepsis. The majority of patients with sepsis arrive to the emergency department by emergency medical services. Our hypothesis was that the presentation of sepsis, including symptoms, may differ between patients arriving to the emergency department by emergency medical services and patients arriving by other means. This information is of interest to adapt future sepsis screening tools to the population in which they will be implemented. The aim of the current study was to compare the prevalence of keywords reflecting the clinical presentation of sepsis based on mode of arrival among septic patients presenting to the emergency department.METHODS: Retrospective cross-sectional study of 479 adult septic patients. Keywords reflecting sepsis presentation upon emergency department arrival were quantified and analyzed based on mode of arrival, i.e., by emergency medical services or by other means. We adjusted for multiple comparisons by applying Bonferroni-adjusted significance levels for all comparisons. Adjustments for age, gender, and sepsis severity were performed by stratification. All patients were admitted to the emergency department of Södersjukhuset, Stockholm, and discharged with an ICD-10 code compatible with sepsis between January 1, and December 31, 2013.RESULTS: "Abnormal breathing" (51.8% vs 20.5%, p value < 0.001), "abnormal circulation" (38.4% vs 21.3%, p value < 0.001), "acute altered mental status" (31.1% vs 13.1%, p value < 0.001), and "decreased mobility" (26.1% vs 10.7%, p value < 0.001) were more common among patients arriving by emergency medical services, while "pain" (71.3% vs 40.1%, p value < 0.001) and "risk factors for sepsis" (50.8% vs 30.8%, p value < 0.001) were more common among patients arriving by other means.CONCLUSIONS: The distribution of most keywords related to sepsis presentation was similar irrespective of mode of arrival; however, some differences were present. This information may be useful in clinical decision tools or sepsis screening tools.
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- Wallgren, Ulrika M., 1971-, et al.
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Performance of NEWS2, RETTS, clinical judgment and the Predict Sepsis screening tools with respect to identification of sepsis among ambulance patients with suspected infection : a prospective cohort study
- 2021
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In: Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine. - : BioMed Central. - 1757-7241. ; 29:1
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- BACKGROUND: There is little evidence of which sepsis screening tool to use in the ambulance setting. The primary aim of the current study was to compare the performance of NEWS2 (National Early Warning score 2) and RETTS (Rapid Emergency Triage and Treatment System) with respect to identification of sepsis among ambulance patients with clinically suspected infection. The secondary aim was to compare the performance of the novel Predict Sepsis screening tools with that of NEWS2, RETTS and clinical judgment.METHODS: Prospective cohort study of 323 adult ambulance patients with clinically suspected infection, transported to hospitals in Stockholm, during 2017/2018. The sensitivity, specificity, and AUC (Area Under the receiver operating Curve) were calculated and compared by using McNemar´s test and DeLong's test.RESULTS: The prevalence of sepsis in the current study population was 44.6% (144 of 323 patients). No significant difference in AUC was demonstrated between NEWS2 ≥ 5 and RETTS ≥ orange. NEWS2 ≥ 7 demonstrated a significantly greater AUC than RETTS red. The Predict Sepsis screening tools ≥ 2 demonstrated the highest sensitivity (range 0.87-0.91), along with RETTS ≥ orange (0.83), but the lowest specificity (range 0.39-0.49). The AUC of NEWS2 (0.73) and the Predict Sepsis screening tools (range 0.75-0.77) was similar.CONCLUSIONS: The results indicate that NEWS2 could be the better alternative for sepsis identification in the ambulance, as compared to RETTS. The Predict Sepsis screening tools demonstrated a high sensitivity and AUCs similar to that of NEWS2. However, these results need to be interpreted with caution as the Predict Sepsis screening tools require external validation.TRIAL REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT03249597. Registered 15 August 2017-Retrospectively registered, https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03249597 .
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- Wallgren, Ulrika Margareta, et al.
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The predictive value of variables measurable in the ambulance and the development of the Predict Sepsis screening tools : a prospective cohort study
- 2020
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In: Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine. - : BioMed Central. - 1757-7241. ; 28:1
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Background: Despite sepsis being a time critical condition with a high mortality, it is often not identified in a timely fashion. The aim of the current study was to create a screening tool based on bedside measurable variables predictive of sepsis among ambulance patients with infection according to clinical judgment by ambulance personnel.Methods: Prospective cohort study of 551 adult patients presenting with suspected infection, performed in the ambulance setting of Stockholm during 2017-2018. 18 variables were measured in the ambulance (8 keywords related to medical history, 6 vital signs, 4 point-of-care blood tests, in addition to age, gender, and comorbidity. Logistic regression, area under the curve (AUC) and classification trees were used to study the association with sepsis. The AUC, sensitivity, specificity, predictive values and likelihood ratios were used to evaluate the predictive ability of sepsis screening models.Results: The six variables with the strongest association with sepsis were: systolic blood pressure <= 100 mmHg, temperature > 38.5 degrees C, GCS < 15, lactate > 4 mmol/L, gastrointestinal symptoms, and a history of acute altered mental status. These were combined into thePredict Sepsis screening tool 1, with a sensitivity of 0.90, specificity 0.41, AUC 0.77; 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.73-0.81, PPV 0.52, and NPV 0.86. Combining a history of acute altered mental status with GCS < 15 and excluding lactate in thePredict Sepsis screening tool 2did not noticeably affect the AUC. In addition, the AUCs of these models did not differ noticeably when compared to a model including vital signs alone, with novel calculated cut-offs; thePredict Sepsis screening tool 3.Conclusions: Systolic blood pressure <= 100 mmHg, temperature > 38.5 degrees C, GCS < 15, lactate > 4 mmol/L, gastrointestinal symptoms, and a history of acute altered mental status demonstrated the strongest association with sepsis. We present three screening tools to predict sepsis with similar sensitivity. The results indicated no noticeable increase of predictive ability by including symptom-variables and blood tests to a sepsis screening tool in the current study population.
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