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Swedish Institute
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About: Swedish Institute is a government organization based out in Stockholm, Sweden. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Health care. The organization has 1657 authors who have published 2301 publications receiving 103682 citations. The organization is also known as: Svenska Institutet.
Topics: Population, Health care, Cost effectiveness, Virus, Vaccination
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TL;DR: The presence of multiple genome wide copy number polymorphisms covering 82 genes, the most extensive spanning a cumulative size of 110kilobases, suggest that the malaria parasite employs gene duplications and deletions as general strategies to enhance its survival and spread.
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TL;DR: The total cost of allergic rhinitis in Sweden, with a population of 9.5 million, was estimated at €1.3 billion annually, with unexpectedly high costs could be related to the high prevalence of disease, in combination with the previously often underestimated indirect costs.
Abstract: Allergic rhinitis is a global illness with a well-recognised impact on quality of life and work performance. Comparatively little is known about the extent of its economic impact on society. The TOTALL study estimates the total cost of allergic rhinitis using a sample representing the entire Swedish population of working age. A questionnaire focused on allergic rhinitis was mailed out to a random population of Swedish residents, aged 18-65 years. Health-care contacts, medications, absenteeism (absence from work) and presenteeism (reduced working capacity at work) were assessed, and the direct and indirect costs of allergic rhinitis were calculated. Medication use was evaluated in relation to the ARIA guidelines. In all, 3,501 of 8,001 (44%) answered the questionnaire, and 855 (24%) of these reported allergic rhinitis. The mean annual direct and indirect costs because of allergic rhinitis were €210.3 and €750.8, respectively, resulting in a total cost of €961.1 per individual/year. Presenteeism represented 70% of the total cost. Antihistamines appear to be used in excess in relation to topical steroids, and the use of nasal decongestants was alarmingly high. The total cost of allergic rhinitis in Sweden, with a population of 9.5 million, was estimated at €1.3 billion annually. These unexpectedly high costs could be related to the high prevalence of disease, in combination with the previously often underestimated indirect costs. Improved adherence to guidelines might ease the economic burden on society.
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TL;DR: To identify the factors responsible for the low health‐related quality of life associated with foot ulcers and the relative importance of these factors, a large number of patients were diagnosed with at least one type of foot ulcer.
Abstract: AimTo identify the factors responsible for the low health-related quality of life associated with foot ulcers and the relative importance of these factors. MethodsA total of 1232 patients with a new foot ulcer, who presented at one of the 14 centres in 10 European countries participating in the Eurodiale study, were included in this cross-sectional study. Patient and ulcer characteristics were obtained as well as results from the Euro-Qol-5D questionnaire, a health-related quality of life instrument with five domains (mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort and anxiety/depression). To analyse the relative importance of comorbidities and ulcer- and patient-related factors for health-related quality of life, linear regression models were used to calculate the relative contributions of each factor to the fit (R-2) of the model. ResultsPatients reported poor overall health-related quality of life, with problems primarily in the mobility and pain/discomfort domains. Among the comorbidities, the inability to stand or walk without help was the most important determinant of decreased health-related quality of life in all five domains. Among ulcer-related factors, ulcer size, limb-threatening ischaemia and elevated C-reactive protein concentration also had high importance in all domains. The clinical diagnosis of infection, peripheral arterial disease and polyneuropathy were only important in the pain/discomfort domain. ConclusionsThe factors that determine health-related quality of life are diverse and to an extent not disease-specific. To improve health-related quality of life, treatment should not only be focused on ulcer healing but a multifactorial approach by a specialized multidisciplinary team is also important. What's new? The inability to stand or walk without help is the most important determinant of poor health-related quality of life. Other factors with high importance are ulcer size, elevated C-reactive protein concentration and limb-threatening ischaemia. To improve health-related quality of life, treatment should not only be focused on ulcer healing but a multifactorial approach by a specialized multidisciplinary team is also important. (Less)
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TL;DR: Urea treatment proved to be efficient for disinfection of source separated faeces in a scale independent method used for safe recycling of nutrients found in the faecal matter and PAA is an efficient alternative for disinfections of separated faes if a rapid treatment is needed.
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TL;DR: The aim of the project is the development of an internationally accepted, evidence-based, reliable, comprehensive and valid ICF Core Sets for Hearing Loss.
Abstract: The World Health Organization’s International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) has adopted a multifactorial understanding of functioning and disability, merging a biomedic ...
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Name | H-index | Papers | Citations |
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Kevin Marsh | 128 | 567 | 55356 |
Gerhard Andersson | 118 | 902 | 49159 |
Staffan Normark | 96 | 289 | 29787 |
Tirone E. David | 82 | 382 | 22078 |
Olof Nyrén | 78 | 274 | 23034 |
Antonella d'Arminio Monforte | 74 | 462 | 26093 |
Björn Lindman | 74 | 526 | 21454 |
Job J. Bwayo | 74 | 190 | 16928 |
Jan Albert | 73 | 323 | 19740 |
Dan I. Andersson | 73 | 257 | 20958 |
Jan Vinjé | 72 | 233 | 19778 |
Helena Johansson | 72 | 320 | 27007 |
David Bergqvist | 71 | 597 | 22200 |
Lars Engstrand | 69 | 302 | 20090 |
Joan Ivanov | 67 | 211 | 13473 |