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Combatting a Tobramycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus outbreak in a neonatal intensive care unit: the impact of hygiene intervention and antibiotic substitution

Abstract Background Outbreaks of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) is a significant risk to these vulnerable infants. This study describes a decade-long outbreak of tobramycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (TRSA) and the interventions implem...

Letting patients lead? Practitioners’ experiences of using DIALOG + in psychosis outpatient care – patient involvement, collaborative dynamics, and professional roles

Abstract Background Severe mental illness, such as psychosis, significantly affects many areas of life. Involving patients in their care may enhance engagement and support recovery by ensuring that treatment focuses on their expressed needs. DIALOG + is an intervention, supported...

Distinct Microbial and Host Proteome Signatures Relate to Proteolytic Activity in Gingival Crevicular Fluid in an Exploratory Study of Patients With Periodontitis

ABSTRACT Aim Risk assessment tools for periodontitis lack sufficient precision to predict disease progression. The aim of this exploratory study was to evaluate proteolytic activity (PA) in gingival crevicular fluid in relation to clinically assessed progression risk, microbial c...

Health4Life: a digital intervention to promote healthy diet and movement behaviours from the start of life: protocol for a hybrid effectiveness-implementation study

Abstract Background Globally and in Sweden childhood overweight and obesity remain major public health issues. The first 1000 days (i.e., conception-24 months) has been identified as the period of greatest developmental plasticity, with the maximum capacity to influence health th...

Psychiatric disorders and intellectual disability impact epilepsy care in adolescents: A nationwide registry study

Abstract Objective To investigate the associations of intellectual disability (ID) and psychiatric comorbidities with healthcare utilization and mortality among adolescents with epilepsy. Method A nationwide, population‐based observational study using the data from Swedish nation...