Publications by authors named "J Tham"
Background: Canine gastroenteritis (CGE) is a common cause for seeking veterinary care in companion animal medicine and an area where antibiotics have been reported to be widely used. Therefore, creating relevant benchmarks for antibiotic use in CGE is important when implementing and analyzing antibiotic stewardship interventions. The aim of this paper was to describe the level and temporal trend of systemic antibiotic use for CGE in Sweden between 2020 and 2023.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAntibodies and avidity maturation contribute to long-lasting immunity, and previous COVID-19 seems to enhance the immune response after vaccination. The aim of this study was to compare the immune response after vaccination between COVID-19 convalescents and naïve patients. Blood samples from COVID-19 convalescents and naïve patients, taken 1, 3 and 6 months after the second dose of vaccine (mRNA-vaccine BNT162b2), were analysed for anti-spike IgG and avidity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe treatment of head and neck cancers (HNCs) encompasses a complex paradigm involving a combination of surgery, radiotherapy, and systemic treatment. Locoregional recurrence is a common cause of treatment failure, and few patients are suitable for salvage surgery. Reirradiation with conventional radiation techniques is challenging due to normal tissue tolerance limits and the risk of significant toxicities.
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- The study analyzes real-world adverse events related to the use of the SynCardia total artificial heart (TAH) by reviewing FDA's MAUDE database from January 2012 to September 2020.
- A total of 1,512 adverse events were reported, with infections (20.2%) and device malfunctions (20.1%) being the most frequent issues, while nearly 50% of cases recorded resulted in death.
- The primary cause of death was multiorgan failure, highlighting the importance of early identification and management of complications post-TAH implantation for better patient outcomes.