Sophiahemmet University College

Meeting lifestyle recommendations among cancer survivors – a cross-sectional descriptive analysis from the Swedish CArdioPulmonary BioImage study (SCAPIS)

PURPOSE: This study aimed to describe lifestyle patterns in relation to recommendations -including physical activity, diet, smoking, alcohol consumption, and sleep quality-among Swedish cancer survivors, stratified by sex and age. METHOD: A descriptive cross-sectional study was p...

Platelet-Rich plasma for adhesive capsulitis: An umbrella review of effects on pain, function, and range of motion

Background Adhesive capsulitis is a common and disabling shoulder condition with substantial impact on pain and function, yet the role of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections remains uncertain. Objective This umbrella review aimed to synthesize the evidence on the effects of PRP...

Satisfaction with treatment decision-making and long-term experiences of life-prolonging treatments for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer

BACKGROUND: Treatments in the phase of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) aim to prolong survival and reduce the symptom burden. The fast development of life-prolonging therapies makes treatment decision-making (TDM) complex, weighting survival against possib...

Effect of chocolate preference and cocoa content on experimentally induced muscle pain

Abstract Objectives Chocolate consumption has been associated with pain reduction, but it remains unclear whether this effect depends on cocoa concentration or individual preference. This study aimed to investigate whether chocolate preference and/or cocoa content modulate experi...