Publications by authors named "E L Berglund"

Background: Oral Mucosal Immunotherapy (OMIT) uses a specifically formulated toothpaste to deliver allergenic proteins to immunologically active areas of the oral cavity. This represents a new delivery mechanism with several features designed to improve food allergy desensitization. OMIT presents advantages over other approaches to allergy immunotherapy due to its targeted delivery and simplified administration.

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Background: The Prostatype score (P-score) is a prognostic biomarker that integrates a three-gene (IGFBP3, F3, and VGLL3) signature derived from prostate biopsy samples, with key clinical parameters, including prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels, Gleason grade, and tumor stage at diagnosis. The test has demonstrated superior predictive accuracy for prostate cancer outcomes compared with traditional risk categorization systems such as D'Amico. Notably, it reclassifies a higher proportion of patients into the low-risk category, making them eligible for active surveillance.

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Background: The return-to-work (RTW) process for individuals on long-term sick leave can be complex. Vocational rehabilitation may facilitate RTW; however, many intervention studies often have relatively short follow-up periods. The purpose of this study was to assess long-term work participation 2-7 years after the initiation of a three-armed randomized controlled trial aimed at RTW for individuals on long-term sick leave because of mental disorders and/or chronic pain.

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Article Synopsis
  • Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is identified as a chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by an increase in CD2-expressing lymphocytes and T cells in affected skin areas.
  • CD2+ cells, primarily innate lymphocytes and CD4 T cells, interact with keratinocytes and fibroblasts, highlighting their role in the disease's unique skin dynamics.
  • Blocking the CD2:CD58 interaction may reduce inflammation and suggests a promising immunotherapeutic strategy for managing HS.
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