Publications by authors named "Forsberg S"

Seagrass meadows are vital blue carbon habitats, with sedimentary organic carbon (OC) originating from both the seagrass itself and external sources. In this study, lipid biomarkers (n-alkanes), a well-known proxy for tracing OC sources, were used to indicate seagrass presence in sediment records and to correlate with sedimentary OC in cold-temperate seagrass (Zostera marina) sediments. We calculated a Zostera-ratio (seagrass/algae and terrestrial plants-ratio) using identified seagrass biomass n-alkanes (C, C, C, C, C) as a fingerprint for seagrass-derived OC.

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Objective: Family-based treatment (FBT) is the leading evidence-based treatment for adolescent eating disorders, but research exploring access and engagement in FBT is sparse. This paper focuses on findings from a broader study, specifically addressing the social determinants of health (SDH) impeding access and engagement in FBT for diverse families (i.e.

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Background: Approximately 1% of Sweden's 90 000 annual deaths were reported caused by poisoning. In this study, we aim to describe this poisoning population's characteristics, autopsy frequency and results of toxicology testing.

Method: A national cohort study based on Swedish national registers.

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Introduction: The epidemiology and outcomes for patients with an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) caused by poisoning are largely unknown and may differ from OHCA of other causes. The study's aim is to compare key characteristics and outcomes between OHCA caused by poisoning vs. other causes.

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Weight-centric health practices are based on the principle that excess weight predicts chronic disease, informing a growing sociopolitical movement to address an "obesity epidemic." This hyper-focus on preventing obesity may contribute to weight stigma (i.e.

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  • The INTOXICATE study created the first multicenter database on poisoned patients in ICUs, aiming to assess the rate of patients requiring significant interventions upon admission.
  • Conducted across 78 ICUs from Europe, Australia, and the Eastern Mediterranean, the study involved 2,273 adults, with 68% experiencing what was classified as an 'eventful admission' due to severe intoxication.
  • Findings revealed that while 95.5% of patients survived their ICU stay, about one-third did not receive major interventions, shedding light on the treatment patterns for acute poisoning cases in intensive care.
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  • Contaminated Sediments:
  • Hazardous metal contaminants in sediments pose risks to humans and wildlife, and current management options are limited.
  • Polonite® as a Solution:
  • In lab experiments, Polonite®, an activated calcium-silicate, showed potential as a cost-effective and sustainable sorbent for capping contaminated sediments, with significant metal uptake and reduced bioavailability.
  • Key Findings:
  • Adding Polonite increased the sediment's capacity to hold metals like Cu, Pb, and Zn considerably, and its usage led to a substantial reduction in metal bioavailability to marine life, making it a better alternative to traditional remediation methods like dredging.
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Sediments polluted with hydrophobic organic contaminants (HOCs) and metals can pose environmental risks, yet effective remediation remains a challenge. We investigated a new composite sorbent comprising granular activated carbon (GAC) and a calcium-silicate (Polonite®, PO) for thin-layer capping of polluted sediment, with the aim to sequester both HOCs and metals. Box cores were collected in polluted Oskarshamn harbor, Sweden, and the sediments were treated with GAC and/or Polonite in a 10-week mesocosm study to measure endpoints ranging from contaminant immobilization to ecological side effects on native fauna and biogeochemical processes.

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Motoric eating difficulties affecting the ability to eat according to established norms may result in loss of autonomy, reduced food intake and decreased social interaction. Finger food meals may affect the ability to eat independently and were therefore compared to regular meals for older adults >65 years with major motoric eating difficulties. In this pilot study the screening instrument MEOF-II, including additional questions about use of cutlery and fingers, was used to collect data regarding autonomy, food intake and social interaction through observations.

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Aims: Previous studies have indicated a poorer survival among women following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA), but the mechanisms explaining this difference remain largely uncertain.This study aimed to assess the survival after OHCA among women and men and explore the role of potential mediators, such as resuscitation characteristics, prior comorbidity, and socioeconomic factors.

Methods And Results: This was a population-based cohort study including emergency medical service-treated OHCA reported to the Swedish Registry for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in 2010-2020, linked to nationwide Swedish healthcare registries.

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Background: No previous study has evaluated patients attitudes towards inclusion in an ongoing cardiac arrest clinical trial. The aim of this study was to assess patientś willingness and motives to participate in the ongoing randomized controlled drug trial "Vasopressin and Steroids in addition to Adrenaline in cardiac arrest" (VAST-A trial) in case of an in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA).

Objectives: Hospitalized patients, men ≥ 18 and women ≥ 50 years, were asked for informed consent for inclusion in the VAST-A trial in case of an IHCA, the reason for approving or declining inclusion in the trial and baseline characteristics.

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Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the implementation of a novel extra corporeal cardiopulmonary (ECPR) program in the greater Stockholm area with focus on feasibility, safety aspects and clinical outcomes.

Methods: Prospective observational study of ECPR program including patients with OHCA from January 2020 to December 2022, fulfilling ECPR criteria: age 18-65 years, initial shockable rhythm or pulseless electrical activity, witnessed arrest, bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation and refractory arrest after three cycles of advance cardiac life support. The predefined time threshold from collapse to extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) initiation was set at 60 min.

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Background: The ongoing TANGO2 (Telephone Assisted CPR. AN evaluation of efficacy amonGst cOmpression only and standard CPR) trial is designed to evaluate whether compression-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) by trained laypersons is noninferior to standard CPR in adult out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. This pilot study assesses feasibility, safety, and intermediate clinical outcomes as part of the larger TANGO2 survival trial.

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  • The PRINCESS2-study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of ultrafast hypothermia (cooling initiated during or immediately after cardiac arrest) on neurologic recovery in patients who have suffered out-of-hospital cardiac arrest with shockable rhythms, compared to standard care without early cooling.
  • The trial will involve randomly assigning 1022 patients to either receive trans-nasal cooling shortly after arrival of emergency medical services, followed by in-hospital hypothermia, or to receive standard care without cooling.
  • The primary outcome measured will be survival with complete neurologic recovery at 90 days, with secondary outcomes including overall survival rates at hospital discharge and 90 days, and neurologic recovery scores.*
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Aim: Dispatcher-assisted cardiopulmonary resuscitation (DA-CPR) is time-dependent. To date, evidence-based training programmes for dispatchers are lacking. This study aimed to reach expert consensus on an educational bundle content for dispatchers to provide DA-CPR using the Delphi method.

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Objective: Family-Based Treatment (FBT) is the leading manualized treatment for adolescent eating disorders; however, there is limited research on the adaptation of FBT for diverse families (i.e., families belonging to identity groups subject to systemic barriers and prejudices).

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Objective: Current breast cancer risk prediction scores and algorithms can potentially be further improved by including molecular markers. To this end, we studied the association of circulating plasma proteins using Proximity Extension Assay (PEA) with incident breast cancer risk.

Subjects: In this study, we included 1577 women participating in the prospective KARMA mammographic screening cohort.

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  • Binge-eating disorder (BED) in adolescents and young adults is underrecognized, and there are no standard guidelines for medical providers, highlighting the need for better understanding and care.
  • A study reviewed 18 patients with BED, primarily females aged around 15, and found that many have private insurance; providers expressed a need for more training in managing this disorder.
  • Recommendations for improving care for youth with BED include enhanced education for providers, standardized monitoring, a focus on psychotherapy, and a weight-inclusive approach.
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In animal models, early initiation of therapeutic cooling, intra-arrest, or restored circulation has been shown to be neuroprotective shortly after cardiac arrest. We aimed to assess the feasibility and cooling efficacy of transnasal evaporative cooling, initiated as early as possible after hospital arrival in patients randomized to cooling in the TTM2 trial. This study took the form of a single-center (Södersjukhuset, Stockholm) substudy of the TTM2 trial (NCT02908308) comparing target temperature management (TTM) to 33 °C versus normothermia in OHCA.

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  • A study was conducted in Sweden to assess the effectiveness of drones in delivering automated external defibrillators (AEDs) quickly to locations of suspected cardiac arrests before ambulances arrive.
  • The research involved deploying five AED-equipped drones across areas with around 200,000 residents and analyzing the success rate and timing of these deliveries.
  • Out of 211 cardiac arrest alerts, drones were dispatched for 72 cases, successfully delivering AEDs in 81% of those instances, which showed a potential for significantly quicker defibrillation access.
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Biomarkers for early detection of breast cancer may complement population screening approaches to enable earlier and more precise treatment. The blood proteome is an important source for biomarker discovery but so far, few proteins have been identified with breast cancer risk. Here, we measure 2929 unique proteins in plasma from 598 women selected from the Karolinska Mammography Project to explore the association between protein levels, clinical characteristics, and gene variants, and to identify proteins with a causal role in breast cancer.

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Background: No guidelines currently exist that represent a standardization of care for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) on an inpatient service. Unique features of this diagnosis (e.g.

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Aims: To study aetiologies of in-hospital cardiac arrests (IHCAs) and their association with 30-day survival.

Methods And Results: Observational study with data from national registries. Specific aetiologies ( = 22) of IHCA patients between April 2018 and December 2020 were categorized into cardiac vs.

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Background: Volunteer responder dispatch to nearby out-of-hospital cardiac arrests using a smartphone application can increase the proportion of patients receiving cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It is unknown how population density is related to the efficacy of a volunteer responder system. This study aimed to compare the response time of volunteer responders and EMS dispatched to suspected OHCAs in areas of different population density.

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Patients with atypical anorexia nervosa (AAN) or anorexia nervosa (AN) with premorbid history of higher weight (PHW; median BMI ≥ 85th %ile) may report greater eating disorder (ED) pathology, anxiety, and depression, than patients with premorbid history of lower weight (PLW; mBMI <85th %ile). Less is known about caregiver attitudes or treatment outcome related to premorbid weight history. The current study examined associations between premorbid weight history and patient/caregiver factors at presentation, during treatment, and end of treatment among adolescents (N = 138) diagnosed with AN/AAN and their caregivers who received interdisciplinary ED treatment.

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