Amager Hospital

Early antimicrobial therapy and clinical outcomes of left-sided Enterococcus faecalis endocarditis: a NIDUS registry study

Abstract Purpose Antimicrobial therapy of Enterococcus faecalis endocarditis treatment is challenged by high intrinsic resistance and relapse rates. Knowledge on practice patterns is warranted. We aimed to describe early-phase monotherapy and combination therapy use in E. faecali...

Glutamate levels in antipsychotic-free, first-episode psychosis: a 7-tesla MRS study across five brain regions

Disrupted glutamatergic signaling across cortical and subcortical circuits is increasingly recognized as a critical player in the pathophysiology of psychosis. Using ultra-high-field (7 Tesla) proton MRS, we quantified glutamate levels across five brain regions in antipsychotic-f...

Pathogen‐Specific Bloodstream Infections Associated With Tumour Necrosis Factor‐α Inhibitors, Vedolizumab and Ustekinumab in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Danish Nationwide Case‐Control Study 2010–2024

ABSTRACT Background Biologic drugs have substantially expanded treatment options for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), but infection risk during exposure remains a concern. Aims To investigate the association between current use of tumour necrosis factor‐α inhibitors (TNFi), vedo...

How can we succeed with integrated treatment for young people with co-occurring mental illness and substance use problems? Perspectives from young service users and carers

Purpose This study aims to explore young service users’ and carers’ experiences of dual diagnosis treatment, and their perceptions of the changes brought about by the implementation of integrated treatment in mental health services throughout Denmark. It also aims to explore whic...

Quality in Palliative Care for Patients With Pre-existing Severe Mental Disorders – A Questionnaire Study With Danish Health Care Professionals

Background Patients with severe mental disorders (SMDs) face disparities in end-of-life care, yet knowledge about the quality of palliative care is limited. Aims This study examined healthcare professionals’ perspectives on palliative care for patients with SMDs. Methods Question...

Hip and groin pain in physically active adults with a focus on terminology, clinical examination and imaging: A formal ESSKA‐EHPA‐ESMA Consensus

Abstract Purpose This European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy–European Hip Preservation Associates–European Sports Medicine Association (ESSKA‐EHPA‐ESMA) formal consensus aims to provide evidence‐ and expert opinion‐based recommendations for the term...

Postpartum Psychotropic Treatment Patterns and Breastfeeding: Nationwide Clustering Study

ABSTRACT Introduction Postpartum psychotropic medication use is heterogeneous, comprising continuation of prenatal treatment, initiation, transient use and complex polypharmacy. Prior studies have reported the prevalence of potential infant exposure to psychotropics via breast mi...

Response-Tailored or Standard-Duration Antibiotic Treatment for Infective Endocarditis

BACKGROUND: In patients with infective endocarditis on the left side of the heart, the current recommendation of up to 6 weeks of antibiotic therapy is based largely on expert consensus opinion. Whether a clinical response-tailored antibiotic management strategy can shorten treat...

On the History of Hepatic Vein Catheterization

ABSTRACT Hepatic vein catheterization (HVC) in man was first performed 80 years ago in the wake of right‐sided heart catheterization. Several new methods, recognitions and concepts followed, especially the indirect Fick‐method for determination of splanchnic blood flow. Five year...