Publications by authors named "I Holmquist"
Introduction: Breastfeeding is a human biological norm that is widely acknowledged as the ideal form of nutrition for all infants. Human milk saves lives, improves long-term health for the both mother and infant, and significantly reduces health care-related costs. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for at least 6 months and thereafter to continue with breastfeeding, in addition to complimentary foods for at least 1 year or longer.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: The aim of this study was to assess the incidence of thoracic tuberculosis (TB) in patients who underwent surgery for indeterminate lung nodules, mass and pleural effusions.
Methods: A monocentric retrospective study was carried out from 2012 to 2018 in a high-volume thoracic surgery centre. All patients with finding of thoracic TB within surgery and/or confirmed post-surgery were studied.
Expansion of lactation support services to neonatal intensive care unit.
Cent Eur J Public Health
September 2018
Background: Sensitization to weed pollen allergens at the molecular level is not fully understood. We studied IgE reactivity to the major mugwort allergen Art v 1 in relation to allergens from other weed pollen and cross-reactive components in mugwort-sensitized subjects.
Methods: Art v 1 and Amb a 1 were affinity purified and coupled to experimental ImmunoCAP® tests.
Objective: The aim of the present study was to investigate the perceived anxiety, depression, sleeping habits, and participation in social activities in relation to psychotropic drug use among elderly in assisted-living facilities and to identify factors of importance for the use of these drugs.
Method: The study had a cross-sectional design and included 93 residents living in old-age homes or in nursing homes in a municipality in southern Sweden. Data regarding medication was obtained from medical records and included all psychoactive drugs.