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- Abuhasanein, Suleiman, et al.
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A rare case of a necrotized urethral prolapse in a postmenopausal woman with acute urinary retention
- 2021
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In: Luts-Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms. - : Wiley. - 1757-5664 .- 1757-5672. ; 13:4, s. 505-508
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Case Urethral prolapse (UP) is a rare condition with unknown etiology. We reported on an 86-year-old woman with a normal BMI and cystocele, presented with acute urinary retention and perineal pain. A residual urine of 950 mL was measured and released by an indwelling catheter. The physical examination revealed 2 x 3 cm severely sore and purple polyp around the urethral meatus with signs of necrosis. A diagnosis of a strangulated urethral prolapse was stated. Outcome The patient was admitted to the Department of Urology, and treated with surgical excision using the four-quadrant excisional technique. The histopathological examination revealed a non-keratinized, inflammatory squamous epithelium. At a follow-up visit, the patient remained asymptomatic and a complete anatomical resolution was achieved. Conclusion UP is an uncommon, sometimes misdiagnosed condition. The management is controversial and to date no consensus exists. This clinical picture is sufficient for diagnosis and surgical excision of the prolapsed urethral mucosa is reasonable if there are signs of strangulation.
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- Abuhasanein, Suleiman, et al.
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Diagnostic value of repeated comprehensive investigation with CT urography and cystoscopy for recurrent macroscopic haematuria
- 2024
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In: BJUI Compass. - : John Wiley & Sons. - 2688-4526. ; 5:2, s. 253-260
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Objectives: To perform a descriptive analysis of a series of patients with recurrent macroscopic haematuria after a primary standard evaluation including computed tomography urography (CTU) and cystoscopy negative for urinary bladder cancer (UBC) and upper tract urothelial cancer (UTUC) and to identify potential factors associated with occurrence of recurrent macroscopic haematuria.Methods: All patients older than 50 years who underwent urological investigation for macroscopic haematuria with both cystoscopy and CTU 2015-2017 were retrospectively reviewed. A descriptive analysis of the primary and later investigations for recurrent macroscopic haematuria was performed. To investigate the association between explanatory variables and the occurrence of recurrent macroscopic haematuria, a Poisson regression analysis was performed.Results: A total of 1395 eligible individuals with primary standard investigation negative for UBC and UTUC were included. During a median follow-up of 6.2 (IQR 5.3-7) years, 248 (18%) patients had recurrent macroscopic haematuria, of whom six patients were diagnosed with UBC, two with prostate cancer, one with renal cell carcinoma and one had a suspected UTUC at the repeated investigation. Within 3 years, 148 patients (11%) experienced recurrent macroscopic haematuria, of whom two patients were diagnosed with low-grade UBC (TaG1-2), one with T2G3 UBC and one with low-risk prostate cancer. The presence of an indwelling catheter, use of antithrombotic medication, pathological findings at CTU or cystoscopy or history of pelvic radiotherapy were all statistically significant independent predictors for increased risk for recurrent macroscopic haematuria.Conclusion: In the case of recurrent macroscopic haematuria within 3 years of primary standard evaluation for urinary tract cancer, there was a low risk of later urological malignancies in patients initially negative for UBC and UTUC. Therefore, waiting 3 years before conducting another complete investigation in cases of recurrent macroscopic haematuria might be appropriate.
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- Augustsson, Jesper, et al.
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Development of a new isometric strength test using an isoinertial-based weight machine
- 2010
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In: Advances in Physiotherapy. - : Informa UK Limited. - 1403-8196 .- 1651-1948. ; 12:2, s. 81-86
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- The aim of this study was to develop a new method of measuring maximal isometric strength, using an isoinertial-basedweight machine. The aim was also to investigate the reliability of the isometric strength test and the dynamic one-repetitionmaximum (1 RM) test in women and men. Healthy recreational weight trainers (15 women and 15 men) were tested firstly for maximal isometric strength and secondly for 1 RM-strength using an isoinertial-based (gym) knee-extension weightmachine. The isometric test was carried out with the subject performing a muscle action that dislodged a particular testweight (within 5 s) and, as a result, a weighted rope fell out of the weight stack and the trial was regarded as successful. The test was repeated with increments of weight until failure. Intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) were used to assess test – retest reliability. High ICCs ( 0.90) were found for both the isometric and the 1 RM-strength tests, in both women and men. In conclusion, our new clinical test is a reliable tool for healthy, relatively strong subjects for the establishmentof maximal isometric strength using an isoinertial-based weight machine. The test can be used by physical therapists, athletic trainers and strength and conditioning coaches in clinical practice, working with strength training and rehabilitation.
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- Lund Hansen, Anders, et al.
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Corona hotar förvärra svenska bostadskrisen : 108 forskare: Sveriges regering och kommuner måste förhindra en katastrof
- 2020
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In: Aftonbladet. - 1103-9000.
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- DEBATE. Far from everyone who lives in Sweden has a secure housing situation. According to the National Board of Health and Welfare's latest national survey of 2017, there are about 33,000 homeless people in the country. A significant proportion of them are children. Due to the ongoing corona pandemic, many households are now threatened by unemployment and a deteriorating economy. If the state and municipalities do not act resolutely, there is an imminent risk that the housing crisis will deepen with devastating consequences for the individual as well as for society at large.
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- Manson, Martijn L, et al.
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Bitter taste receptor agonists mediate relaxation of human and rodent vascular smooth muscle.
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In: European Journal of Pharmacology. - : Elsevier BV. - 1879-0712 .- 0014-2999. ; 740:Jul 15, s. 302-311
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- Taste-sensing type 2 receptors (TAS2Rs) have been implicated in extraoral functions. Airway smooth muscle expresses TAS2Rs and is strongly relaxed by TAS2R agonists. We hypothesised that TAS2R agonists might affect vascular smooth muscle as well. Moreover, the general pharmacological profile of TAS2R agonists, which are used to investigate the functions of TAS2R׳s, are undefined. The aim of this study was to pharmacologically characterise the effects of five prototype TAS2R agonists in vascular smooth muscle. Responses to the TAS2R agonists were investigated in guinea-pig aorta and taenia coli, mouse aorta (wild-type and caveolin-1(-/-) mice) and human pulmonary arteries. Chloroquine, denatonium, dextromethorphan, noscapine and quinine, agonists for TAS2R3, TAS2R4, TAS2R10 and TAS2R14, induced strong endothelium-independent relaxations (responses between 82-96% of maximal relaxations) in phenylephrine pre-contracted guinea-pig aorta that persisted in the presence of L-type Ca(2+) and KCa1.1-channel blockers. Experiments in guinea-pig taenia coli revealed that denatonium and quinine also inhibited relaxations to phenylephrine, indicating antagonism of α-adrenoceptors. Only chloroquine and noscapine mediated relaxations when the guinea pig aorta was pre-contracted by U-46619 or PGF2α. Relaxations to chloroquine and noscapine after U-46619 pre-contractions were however markedly impaired in aortae from caveolin-1(-/-) mice. Chloroquine and noscapine mediated relaxations of human pulmonary arteries that expressed also mRNA for TAS2R3, TAS2R4, TAS2R10 and TAS2R14, at levels similar to that of the α1A adrenoceptor. Notwithstanding whether TAS2Rs are involved or not, TAS2R agonists have profound effects on vascular smooth muscle. Chloroquine and noscapine are of special interest as their effects cannot be accounted for by conventional pathways.
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- Swärd, Jesper, et al.
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Long-term efficacy of selective arterial embolisation of renal angiomyolipoma
- 2023
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In: Scandinavian journal of urology. - 2168-1813. ; 58, s. 86-92
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- OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the long-term efficacy of selective arterial embolisation in renal angiomyolipoma (AML), with emphasis on tumour shrinkage, potential regrowth and the necessity of supplementary procedures. Material and methods: A retrospective review of all 58 consecutive embolisations at two institutions, between 1999 and 2018, was performed. Clinical notes, laboratory data and imaging were reviewed. RESULTS: The overall complication rate was 6.8%, with no Clavien-Dindo grades III-V complications. Kidney function was unaffected by embolisation as measured by creatinine. Median radiological follow-up was 4.8 years (interquartile range [IQR]: 2.8-7.8), and median clinical follow-up was 7.5 years (IQR: 4.7-14.0). Decreasing AML size was observed in 96% of procedures. Maximal shrinkage (30% median diameter decrease; IQR: 15-44) was reached after median 2.2 years (IQR: 0.6-4.8). During follow-up, regrowth occurred in 38% of patients, and four bleeding episodes occurred in three patients with tuberous sclerosis. Growing size and/or rebleeding prompted a redo embolisation in 9% of spontaneous AML and 50% of tuberous sclerosis-associated AML. CONCLUSIONS: Being a well-tolerated treatment with few complications, selective arterial embolisation renders a pronounced size-reduction in most patients with AML, and kidney function is preserved. Regrowth is common, and a radiological follow-up is necessary. Tuberous sclerosis is a risk factor for the need of reintervention.
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