Publications by authors named "M Friis"
Distinct recurrence patterns according to disease manifestation in pilonidal sinus disease treated with cleft lift surgery at 5 years' follow-up in a large prospective Danish cohort.
Colorectal Dis
January 2025
Aim: Pilonidal sinus disease (PSD) is a common condition particularly affecting the young population. The disease is incompletely understood, and optimal treatment is still debated. However, off-midline closure techniques have become the standard of care in more advanced cases.
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- Interest in virtual fencing is growing for agriculture and rewilding, but existing systems can be costly and complicated for large herds due to the need for individual collars.
- The study analyzed the spatial distribution of 17 Angus cows in Denmark using GPS data to identify herd positioning and rank patterns, but found no distinct distribution patterns despite observing some tendencies.
- Results suggest that cattle social dynamics are complex, indicating that longer observation periods and new methods are necessary for improving the cost-effectiveness and practicality of virtual fencing solutions.
Diagnostic accuracy of laboratory-developed PCR after overnight enrichment for the detection of vanB vancomycin-resistant enterococci was evaluated on 537 rectal swabs. Defining Ct-values of 27-34 (40 samples, 7 % inconclusive), we found an excellent sensitivity of 98,3 % and specificity of 99,7 % for the remaining 497 samples.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The goals for staff in Supported Housing for people with psychiatric disabilities include helping to develop the residents' independence and self-confidence in activities. However, staff have expressed frustration about providing this type of support when motivating residents to engage in meaningful activities and also about the difficulty in finding suitable levels of independence within a housing setting with limitations.
Objective: The aim is to explore the views and experiences of housing staff in Supported Housing on how they can stimulate and support engagement in activities for people with psychiatric disabilities.
Purpose: This study aimed to assess the validity of simulation-based assessment of ultrasound skills for thyroid ultrasound.
Methods: The study collected validity evidence for simulation-based ultrasound assessment of thyroid ultrasound skills. Experts (n = 8) and novices (n = 21) completed a test containing two tasks and four cases on a virtual reality ultrasound simulator (U/S Mentor's Neck Ultrasound Module).