Health-related quality of life as associated with asthma control, psychological status and insomnia.

Background: Asthma is associated not only with lower health-related quality of life (HRQL) but also with psychological health and insomnia. The aim of this study was to investigate associations between HRQL, asthma symptoms, psychological status and insomnia in adults from three Nordic countries.

Methods: This study comprised 2,270 subjects aged 29-55 from Sweden, Iceland and Norway.

Measurement of Horse Allergens Equ c 1 and Equ c 2: A Comparison among Breeds.

Introduction: Horse allergens are less studied than allergens from other furry animals and these allergens must be evaluated to understand the complexity of allergy to horses. The aims of this study were to develop assays for the horse allergens Equ c 1 and Equ c 2 in dander and saliva and to determine their levels in ten horse breeds. The study also included a comparison of these findings with previous results on the levels of Equ c 4 performed on the same study population.

Medical students' self-reported gender discrimination and sexual harassment over time.

Background: Gender discrimination (GD) and sexual harassment (SH) occur at all academic institutions worldwide. Medical students report high prevalence of GD and SH, which may negatively affect their education and health. There are indications that policies and reforms on reducing GD/SH are insufficient.

Nurse managers in perioperative settings and their reasons for remaining in their jobs: A qualitative study.

Aim: The study describes what helps nurse managers maintain the strength to keep going as leaders.

Background: Good leadership is important for the quality of patient care, patient satisfaction in care and efficiency. Many nurse managers stay on despite challenges at work.

Levels of horse allergen Equ c 4 in dander and saliva from ten horse breeds.

Background: Horses are an important source of allergens, but the distribution of horse allergens is poorly understood. Five horse allergens have been identified, Equ c 1-4 and 6. Equ c 4 seems to be an important allergen, with an IgE-binding frequency of 77% in horse-sensitized individuals.