Positive self-reported health might be an important determinant of student's experiences of high school in northern Sweden.

There is a need for more knowledge about positive health determinants in the school setting. The overall aim of this study was to analyse if positive self-reported health is associated with experiences of school among high-school students. Data originated from the health dialogue questionnaire answered by students in grade 1 of high school.

Elevated glucose levels in early puerperium, and association with high cortisol levels during parturition.

Background Gestational diabetes is one of the commonest metabolic problems associated with pregnancy and an accurate diagnosis is critical for the care. Research has shown that pregnant women have high levels of cortisol during the last stage of parturition. As cortisol is a diabetogenic hormone causing increased glucose levels, we wanted to study the association between cortisol and glucose levels during parturition.

Water balance during parturition and early puerperium: A prospective open trial.

Objectives: To investigate how water balance is regulated during labor and 27h postpartum.

Design And Methods: A prospective open trial with 49 women giving birth vaginally. Ringer-acetate was infused intravenously and combined with epidural analgesia in seven women (fluid group).

Plasma vasopressin, oxytocin, estradiol, and progesterone related to water and sodium excretion in normal pregnancy and gestational hypertension.

Objective: To investigate associations between plasma oxytocin and vasopressin concentrations and renal water and sodium excretion during normal pregnancy in comparison with gestational hypertension.

Design: A prospective open trial conducted in the 12th, 24th, and 36th weeks of gestation.

Settings: Seven antenatal clinics in Sweden.