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Public safety investigations-A new evolutionary step in safety enhancement?

A historical overview highlights the evolutionary nature of developments in accident investigations in the transport industry. Based on a series of major events outside transportation, the concept of accident investigations has broadened to other domains and to a widening of the scope of the investigation. Consequently, existing investigation boards are forced to adapt their mandates, missions and

Non-coding RNAs in Prostate Cancer: From Discovery to Clinical Applications.

Prostate cancer is a heterogeneous disease for which the molecular mechanisms are still not fully elucidated. Prostate cancer research has traditionally focused on genomic and epigenetic alterations affecting the proteome, but over the last decade non-coding RNAs, especially microRNAs, have been recognized to play a key role in prostate cancer progression. A considerable number of individual micro

Magnetostatic interactions in planar ring-like nanoparticle structures

Numerical calculations of equilibrium state energies and local magnetic fields in planar ring-like nanoparticle structures were performed. The dipole–dipole, Zeeman and magnetic anisotropy interactions were included into the model. The result of their competition depends on the value of the external magnetic field, magnetic parameters of an individual nanoparticle, size and shape of the structures

MYBPC3 hypertrophic cardiomyopathy can be detected by using advanced ECG in children and young adults

Introduction The conventional ECG is commonly used to screen for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), but up to 25% of adults and possibly larger percentages of children with HCM have no distinctive abnormalities on the conventional ECG, whereas 5 to 15% of healthy young athletes do. Recently, a 5-min resting advanced 12-lead ECG test ("A-ECG score") showed superiority to pooled criteria from the st

BRCA2 Polymorphic Stop Codon K3326X and the Risk of Breast, Prostate, and Ovarian Cancers

Background: The K3326X variant in BRCA2 (BRCA2∗c.9976A>T p.Lys3326∗rs11571833) has been found to be associated with small increased risks of breast cancer. However, it is not clear to what extent linkage disequilibrium with fully pathogenic mutations might account for this association. There is scant information about the effect of K3326X in other hormonerelated cancers. Methods: Using weighted lo

WNT-5A triggers Cdc42 activation leading to an ERK1/2 dependent decrease in MMP9 activity and invasive migration of breast cancer cells

An important role for WNT-5A is implicated in a variety of tumors, including breast carcinoma. We previously showed that WNT-5A signaling inhibits migration and metastasis of breast cancer cells, and that patients with primary breast cancer in which WNT-5A was expressed have a better prognosis. Despite the fact that RhoGTPase Cdc42 is commonly associated with increased cell migration, we here show

Drug costs and benefits of medical treatments in high-unmet need solid tumours in the Nordic countries

Introduction: Regional and hospital decision-makers increasingly require analyses assessing the cost-benefit profile of new cancer drugs. This analysis evaluates the cost-benefit profile of nano albumin-bound paclitaxel (nab-paclitaxel) in pancreatic cancer, versus other drugs indicated in high-unmet need solid tumour indications in Nordic countries (Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden). M

Mechanical symptoms and arthroscopic partial meniscectomy in patients with degenerative meniscus tear : A secondary analysis of a randomized trial

Background: Recent evidence shows that arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM) offers no benefit over conservative treatment of patients with a degenerative meniscus tear. However, patients who report mechanical symptoms (sensations of knee catching or locking) may benefit from APM. Objective: To assess whether APM improves mechanical symptoms better than sham surgery. Design: Randomized, patient-

Expression of the chemokine CXCL14 in the tumour stroma is an independent marker of survival in breast cancer

Background:Expression of the chemokine CXCL14 has previously been shown to be elevated in the tumour stroma of, for example, prostate and breast cancer. Cancer-associated fibroblast-derived CXCL14 enhances tumour growth in mouse models of prostate and breast cancer. However, the prognostic significance of compartment-specific expression of CXCL14 has not been studied.Methods:CXCL14 mRNA expression

The temporal relationship between poor lung function and the risk of diabetes

Background: The association between impaired lung function and diabetes risk has been established in the past, however the temporal and causal relationships between the two remain unclear. We assessed the relationship between baseline FEV1 and FVC and risk of incident diabetes at different time intervals for participants in the Malmö Preventive Project cohort. Methods: Baseline lung function was a

First-in-Man Experience with the ClearLumen Thrombectomy System as an Adjunctive Therapy in Primary Percutaneous Coronary Interventions

Objectives To describe the first-in-man experience with the ClearLumen Thrombectomy System (Walk Vascular, Irvine, CA) and report on its safety, feasibility and efficacy when used as an adjunctive therapy during primary PCI. Background Thrombus aspiration (TA) aims to improve microvascular perfusion but currently available devices are not optimal. Methods Prospective, single-centre, non-randomized

The predictive value of s-cystatin C for mortality after coronary artery bypass surgery

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate serum creatinine (s-creatinine) and serum cystatin C (s-cystatin C) levels and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) at different time points as predictors for mortality in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).METHODS: A total of 1638 patients undergoing elective CABG were studied prospectively over a median follow-up of 3.5 years (range, 2.0-5.0

Worse self-reported outcomes but no limitations in performance-based measures in patients with long-standing hip and groin pain compared with healthy controls

PURPOSE: This study aimed to evaluate patient-reported outcomes as well as lower extremity and trunk muscle function in patients with long-standing hip and groin pain, in comparison with matched, healthy controls. It was hypothesized that patients with long-standing hip and groin pain would report more deficiency on the Copenhagen Hip and Groin Outcome Score (HAGOS) and have worse outcomes on perf

Reslizumab for Inadequately Controlled Asthma with Elevated Blood Eosinophil Levels : a Randomized Phase 3 Study

BACKGROUND: This phase 3 study further characterizes the efficacy and safety of reslizumab (a humanized anti-interleukin-5 monoclonal antibody) in patients aged 12-75 years with asthma inadequately controlled by at least a medium-dose inhaled corticosteroid, and blood eosinophils ≥400cells/μL.METHODS: Patients were randomized to receive reslizumab 0.3 or 3.0mg/kg or placebo once/every 4 weeks/16 w

Territory occupancy and parental quality as proxies for spatial prioritization of conservation areas

In order to maximize their fitness, individuals aim at choosing territories offering the most appropriate combination of resources. As population size fluctuates in time, the frequency of breeding territory occupancy reflects territory quality. We investigated the relationships between the frequency of territory occupancy (2002-2009) vs. habitat characteristics, prey abundance, reproductive succes

With a little help from my friends : relational work in leisure-related enterprising

The present article analyses the indistinct boundaries between formal and informal economic exchanges, with a focus on friendship and work relations. To illustrate these intersections, we present a study of Swedish lifestyle entrepreneurs who run small-scale horse-related enterprises. The specific characteristics of this form of business—in which the horse farm owners/operators, customers, employe

High effectiveness of tailored flower strips in reducing pests and crop plant damage

Providing key resources to animals may enhance both their biodiversity and the ecosystem services they provide. We examined the performance of annual flower strips targeted at the promotion of natural pest control in winter wheat. Flower strips were experimentally sown along 10 winter wheat fields across a gradient of landscape complexity (i.e. proportion noncrop area within 750 m around focal fie

Perennial, species-rich wildflower strips enhance pest control and crop yield

The effectiveness of agri-environment schemes (AES) such as wildflower strips in promoting farmland biodiversity has been relatively well studied. Their effects on biodiversity-mediated ecosystem services, such as natural pest control, in contrast, remain poorly evaluated and their consequences on crop yield largely unexplored. We assessed the effect of sown, species-rich, perennial wildflower str

Particle shape effects in colloidal crystals and colloidal liquid crystals: Small-angle X-ray scattering studies with microradian resolution

Small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) is an indispensable tool in structural investigations of self-assembled colloidal crystals and colloidal liquid crystals. This paper reviews recent studies of the particle shape effects on the crystal structure as revealed by SAXS. Rod-like, plate-like, biaxial board-like as well as cubic-like shapes are discussed. Since relatively large, (sub)micron particles a