Aberrations in medically certified sick leave and primary healthcare consultations in Norway in 2023 compared to pre-COVID-19-pandemic trends.

Background: Since 2022, Norway has employed a vaccine-only COVID-19 strategy. Primary healthcare in Norway uses International Classification of Primary Care version 2 (ICPC-2) codes. This study aims to systematically compare medically certified sick leave and primary healthcare consultations in 2023 with the pre-pandemic 2010-2019 trends, and subsequently estimate the magnitude of these changes.

A rare case of chicken wishbone in Meckel's diverticulum causing partial perforation and diverticulitis.

Meckel's diverticulum (MD), a rare congenital abnormality, can lead to issues like diverticulitis and bleeding. Foreign bodies in MD are even rarer, causing vague symptoms and perforation, requiring urgent surgery. This case report highlights a patient with a foreign body in MD, focusing on clinical presentation and management.

Clinical Significance of Circulating Tumor Cells in Epithelial Appendiceal Neoplasms with Peritoneal Metastases.

Appendiceal tumors are uncommon and, at times, discovered incidentally during histological examination. The histopathological classification of the disease is complex and has generated some controversy. The analysis of circulating tumor cells can be used for the early detection of metastatic potential.

Beetroot in deep waters: Navigating the risks of supplement-induced blackouts in aquatic training.

Beetroot powder, a popular athletic supplement high in nitrates, purportedly enhances exercise performance. However, recent incidents during breath-hold swims in Air Force Special Warfare training, associated with beetroot powder use, raise safety concerns. Two cases of hypoxic events prompt discussion on interactions between beetroot supplementation and cardiovascular responses to breath-hold diving, suggesting a risk for blackout.

Clinical significance of circulating tumor cells in colorectal cancer with peritoneal metastases: a prospective cohort study using a novel method for monitoring treatment response, and assessing minimal residual disease.

Background: The treatment for patients with colorectal cancer with metastases to the peritoneum is complex and may involve both surgery and chemotherapy. Circulating tumor cells (CTCs) have been poorly investigated in peritoneal metastatic colorectal cancer. The aim of the study is to examine the role of CTCs as a biomarker for monitoring disease progression, treatment response, and residual disease using CellMate - a new promising in vitro diagnostic platform technology.

Birth weight and birth length affect future fracture risk differently in men and women.

Unlabelled: We wanted to determine if there are any associations between birth factors and adult fracture risk. For women only, shorter birth length was associated with lower relative fracture risk. For women and men, individuals who were long at birth as well as tall in adulthood had a substantially higher relative fracture risk.

Social support from manager and co-workers in relation to registered nurses' work motivation in three healthcare settings: A cross-sectional study of a Swedish national sample.

Background: Having more registered nurses (RNs) leave their workplace, with a shortage of RNs in healthcare as a consequence, might pose a risk to patient safety. According to the Job Demands Resource model, social support is a resource that can enhance work motivation, and if RNs are motivated at work, their willingness to remain in the workplace may increase.

Objective: The aims were to explore (1) differences in RNs' experiences of social support from their immediate manager and co-workers between different healthcare settings, (2) associations between RNs' experiences of social support and aspects of work motivation, and (3) if these associations differed in strength between healthcare settings.

Do illegitimate tasks matter for registered nurses' work motivation? A cross-sectional study based on a nationally representative sample of Swedish nurses.

Background: A challenge in Western countries is the growing need for registered nurses (RNs') in hospitals, primary care and home healthcare. Decreasing illegitimate tasks and strengthening RNs' work motivation are some strategies to address this challenge.

Objective: Our overall aim was to explore the association between RNs' experiences of illegitimate tasks and work motivation operationalised as four dimensions: work engagement, opportunities to provide high-quality care, employer satisfaction and intention to remain at the workplace.

A 25-Year Retrospective Study on Prosthetic Rehabilitation with Bonded Ceramics of Patients with Amelogenesis Imperfecta.

Purpose: To examine the long-term performance of bonded all-ceramic restorations, specifically veneers, in patients with amelogenesis imperfecta (AI). There are few studies of long-term outcomes using a minimally invasive procedure in these patients. This aspect is essential when treating young patients.

Increased incidence and improved survival in endometrial cancer in Sweden 1960-2014: a population-based registry survey.

Background: An investigation of trends of incidence and net survival (NS) for endometrial cancer in Sweden.

Methods: Morphologically verified endometrial carcinoma diagnosed 1960 to 2014 were collected from the nation-wide Swedish Cancer Registry. Endometrial cancer patients were assessed with regards to time trends for incidence and 54,825 cases remained for survival analyses.

Early menopause and weight loss are significant factors associated with risk of future fracture in middle-aged women.

Background: To identify factors related to reproductive history and weight change associated with first incident fracture in middle-aged women.

Methods: In total, 18,326 women from the Malmö Diet and Cancer study were included in this prospective population-based cohort study. Participants were included 1991-1996 and followed to 2016.

Blood pressure screening in midlife aids in prediction of dementia later in life.

Background: There is substantial evidence that midlife hypertension is a risk factor for late life dementia. Our aim was to investigate if even high blood pressure at a single timepoint in midlife can predict an increased risk for all-cause dementia, Alzheimer's disease (AD), or vascular dementia (VaD) later in life.

Methods: The community-based study population comprised 30,102 dementia-free individuals from the .

The impact of patient and public involvement in health research versus healthcare: A scoping review of reviews.

Many policies promote patient and public involvement (PPI) in health research and healthcare provision. However, research points to uncertainties about its impact. The aim of the article was to compare what types of impact have been reported in reviews of PPI in health research and healthcare, respectively, and to map differences and similarities between the review studies.

Areas to Improve Quality of Life After Ovarian Tumor Surgery and Adjuvant Treatment.

Background/aim: To evaluate quality of life (QoL) in women treated for ovarian tumors one year after laparotomy.

Patients And Methods: The validated quality of life questionnaires (EORTC QLQ-C30 and QLQ-OV28) were sent to women who had undergone laparotomy due to ovarian tumors 12 months after surgery. The answers were analyzed and grouped according to the ovarian tumor histology (benign, borderline and cancer).

Effects of cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic-interpersonal treatments for eating disorders: a meta-analytic inquiry into the role of patient characteristics and change in eating disorder-specific and general psychopathology in remission.

Background: Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic-interpersonal therapies (PIT) are two widely used and conceptually different outpatient treatments for eating disorders (EDs). To better understand how these treatments works, for whom, and under what circumstances, there is a need for knowledge about how outcomes are affected by diagnosis, comorbidity, changes in psychopathology, and study design.

Method: Reports on the effects of CBT and PIT for eating disorders were searched.

Estimation of numbers of mature and immature neutrophils in blood by a novel, rapid and simple technology.

Counting numbers of blood neutrophils is one of the most common laboratory tests in modern clinical medicine. In this report, we have tested the idea that immunoassay of major constituents of mature neutrophils might serve as proxy of cell counting and allow the development of rapid and simple point-of-care tests. The procedure may also allow for the estimate of the state of maturity of the circulating blood cells.

Awareness and opinions on healthcare decommissioning in a Swedish region.

Decision-makers may have to decommission services as a response to budget deficits. The aim of this study was to investigate a case of decommissioning with regard to the public's awareness and opinions. The analysis of a survey in a Swedish region that begun the implementation of an extensive decommissioning programme in 2015 shows that the majority of respondents were well or very well informed about the programme (68 %).

Decommissioning in a local healthcare system in Sweden: responses to fiscal stress.

Background: Drawing on the literature on cutback management, this article deals with healthcare decommissioning in times of austerity. Politicians and decision-makers are typically reluctant to decommission healthcare, and if they do, the public generally reacts strongly towards reductions in service supply. Despite this, comprehensive decommissioning does take place, though empirical knowledge about its effects and economic sustainability is limited.

A retrospective clinical evaluation of extensive tooth-supported fixed dental prostheses after 10 years.

Statement Of Problem: The survival and success of tooth-supported fixed dental prostheses (FDPs) in long-term studies vary greatly, depending on the patient and the size of the FDP. Influencing factors for FDP survival or success may include advanced patient age at the time of FDP treatment, treatment severity, and use of new and cheaper FDP materials. As the patient population ages, prosthodontists will treat tooth wear in a greater number of older adults; however, recent long-term studies on such treatments are lacking.

Can we extend the indication for sentinel node biopsy in vulvar cancer? A nationwide feasibility study from Sweden.

Background: In squamous cell vulvar cancer, sentinel node biopsy is accepted as standard treatment in well-defined patient groups and has reduced surgical morbidity considerably. Currently, due to the lack of evidence, it cannot be offered to patients with tumors of 4 cm diameter or greater or with multifocal tumors, or in local recurrences.

Primary Objective: This study is primarily a pilot and feasibility trial, aiming to evaluate if the prerequisites concerning detection rate and negative predictive value are satisfactory before the implementation of a multinational trial.

Primary screening for increased fracture risk by the FRAX® questionnaire-uptake rates in relation to invitation method.

Unlabelled: The aim of the study was to evaluate the feasibility and most efficient way of offering middle-aged Swedish women a primary fracture screening program via a questionnaire. Two out of five invited women returned the FRAX questionnaire and those contacted directly by mail were most prone to respond.

Purpose: Osteoporosis and its associated fractures are increasing, and this study aims to explore ways to identify women at an increased risk of fracture using the FRAX® algorithm.