Publications by authors named "T V Gudmundsson"
Article Synopsis
- Four new aromatic imides with triphenylamino (TPA) groups are introduced, differing in their number and arrangement of TPA units.
- Compounds 1-3 are variations of 1,8-naphthalimides with different functional groups, while compound 4 is a naphthalene diimide (NDI) that features TPA groups at both ends.
- The study highlights how these modifications affect their optoelectronic properties and explores how the distinct aggregation behaviors of compounds 2 and 3 can be used for creating nanoparticles for biological imaging.
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- A low molecular weight gelator (LMWG) using a specific benzene-1,3,5-tricarbocamide structure with terpyridine units was developed.
- This gelator can create supramolecular gels that have useful features like self-healing abilities and modified optical properties when combined with certain metal ions.
- The resultant gels can also be extruded, indicating their versatility for various applications.
Inotropes and mortality in patients with cardiogenic shock: an instrumental variable analysis from the SWEDEHEART registry.
Eur Heart J Cardiovasc Pharmacother
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- This study examines the impact of inotropic agents on 30-day mortality rates in patients suffering from cardiogenic shock (CS), using data from the SWEDEHEART registry in Sweden.
- The research involved 16,214 CS patients, indicating that those treated with inotropes generally faced higher mortality risks compared to those who did not, with an adjusted hazard ratio of 1.72.
- The findings suggest that inotropes may be associated with increased mortality, particularly influenced by factors like age and the underlying cause of CS.
Developing a Brief Cognitive Task Intervention to Reduce Long-Standing Intrusive Memories of Trauma: A Feasibility Study With Remote Delivery for Women in Iceland.
Johann Palmar Hardarson Beau Gamble Kristjana Thorarinsdottir Elín Sjöfn Stephensen Marie Kanstrup Thorsteinn Gudmundsson
Clin Psychol Eur
March 2024
Article Synopsis
- A study explored the use of a cognitive task intervention delivered remotely to women in Iceland with a history of trauma, aiming to reduce intrusive memories.
- Twelve participants tracked their intrusive memories for a week before undergoing at least two guided sessions via video, with encouragement for self-guided practice afterward.
- Results showed significant reductions in intrusive memories, with an average decrease of 68% noted after five weeks, and the intervention was found to be both feasible and acceptable, indicating potential for broader use in therapeutic settings.
Article Synopsis
- Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) is a serious condition mimicking heart attacks, often triggered by stress, and has high rates of morbidity and mortality.
- This study utilized data from the Swedish Coronary Angiography and Angioplasty Registry between 2015-2022, employing machine learning (specifically gradient boosting) to identify factors predicting 30-day mortality in TTS patients.
- Results revealed that the treating hospital was the strongest predictor of mortality, followed by factors like the clinical reason for angiography, creatinine levels, Killip class, and patient age, highlighting the need for tailored treatments based on these predictors.