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  1. Book ; Thesis: Genetic characterization of bone and soft tissue tumors

    Dahlén, Anna

    2005  

    Author's details Anna Dahlén
    Language English
    Size Getr. Zählung : Ill., graph. Darst.
    Publishing country Sweden
    Document type Book ; Thesis
    Thesis / German Habilitation thesis Lund, Univ., Diss., 2005
    Note Zsfassung in schwed. Sprache
    HBZ-ID HT014568460
    ISBN 91-628-6378-9 ; 978-91-628-6378-4
    Database Catalogue ZB MED Medicine, Health

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  2. Article ; Online: Defined daily doses in pediatric dosing- a theoretical example.

    Dahlén, Elin / Kindblom, Jenny Marianne / Kimland, Elin Eyfells

    Pharmacology research & perspectives

    2023  Volume 11, Issue 2, Page(s) e01061

    Abstract: A defined daily dose for children (cDDD) taking body weight into account, was proposed as a better measure of drug utilization in children than the World Health Organization's DDD. There is no global definition of DDDs for children, and it is unclear ... ...

    Abstract A defined daily dose for children (cDDD) taking body weight into account, was proposed as a better measure of drug utilization in children than the World Health Organization's DDD. There is no global definition of DDDs for children, and it is unclear which standard doses should be used for children when conducting drug utilization studies. We used doses according to the authorized medical product information and body weight according to national pediatric growth curves to calculate theoretical cDDD for three common medicines in children in a Swedish setting. These examples demonstrate that the concept of cDDD may not be optimal for drug utilization studies in children, especially not for younger children and when dosing is done according to weight is crucial. Validation of cDDD in real-world data is warranted. When conducting pediatric drug utilization studies, accessibility to individual-level data on body weight and age combined with dosing information is needed.
    MeSH term(s) Child ; Humans ; Body Weight ; Drug Utilization
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-19
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2740389-0
    ISSN 2052-1707 ; 2052-1707
    ISSN (online) 2052-1707
    ISSN 2052-1707
    DOI 10.1002/prp2.1061
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  3. Article ; Online: Reply: U-BIOPRED/BIOAIR proteins: inflammation or infection?

    Sparreman Mikus, Maria / Kolmert, Johan / Andersson, Lars I / Dahlén, Sven-Erik / James, Anna

    The European respiratory journal

    2022  Volume 60, Issue 6

    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Asthma/metabolism ; Inflammation ; Blood Proteins ; Steroids
    Chemical Substances Blood Proteins ; Steroids
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-12-01
    Publishing country England
    Document type Letter ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 639359-7
    ISSN 1399-3003 ; 0903-1936
    ISSN (online) 1399-3003
    ISSN 0903-1936
    DOI 10.1183/13993003.01795-2022
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  4. Article ; Online: A novel assay for improved detection of sputum periostin in patients with asthma.

    Ono, Junya / Takai, Masayuki / Kamei, Ayami / Ohta, Shoichiro / Nair, Parameswaran / Izuhara, Kenji / Dahlén, Sven-Erik / James, Anna

    PloS one

    2023  Volume 18, Issue 2, Page(s) e0281356

    Abstract: Background: Serum periostin associates with type-2 inflammation in asthmatic airways, but also reflects whole body periostin levels originating from multiple sources. Less is known about sputum periostin as a biomarker in asthma as detection levels are ... ...

    Abstract Background: Serum periostin associates with type-2 inflammation in asthmatic airways, but also reflects whole body periostin levels originating from multiple sources. Less is known about sputum periostin as a biomarker in asthma as detection levels are low using currently available periostin assays. We aimed to investigate detection of sputum periostin using ELISA assays targeting different periostin epitopes and relate levels to clinical characteristics.
    Methods: Two ELISA systems were developed using antibodies detecting whole periostin or cleavage products, the molecular weight and amino acid sequences of which were confirmed. The ELISA assays were applied to sputum from 80 patients with mild-to-moderate and severe asthma enrolled in the European, multi-center study BIOAIR. Results were related to clinical characteristics.
    Results: Sputum was found to contain smaller periostin fragments, possibly due to proteolytic cleavage at a C-terminal site. Comparing ELISA methodology using antibodies against cleaved versus whole periostin revealed detectable levels in 90% versus 44% of sputum samples respectively. Sputum periostin showed associations with blood and sputum eosinophils. Furthermore, sputum, but not serum, periostin correlated with reduced lung function and sputum IL-13 and was reduced by oral corticosteroid treatment.
    Conclusions: We present an ELISA method for improved analysis of sputum periostin by detecting cleavage products of the periostin protein. Using this assay, sputum periostin was detectable and associated with more disease-relevant parameters in asthma than serum periostin. Sputum periostin is worth considering as a phenotype-specific biomarker in asthma as its proximity to the airways may eliminate some of the confounding factors known to affect serum periostin.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Sputum/chemistry ; Asthma/drug therapy ; Eosinophils ; Biomarkers ; Phenotype
    Chemical Substances Biomarkers
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-10
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Multicenter Study ; Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2267670-3
    ISSN 1932-6203 ; 1932-6203
    ISSN (online) 1932-6203
    ISSN 1932-6203
    DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0281356
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  5. Article ; Online: Combined exposure to the alarmins TSLP, IL-33 and IL-25 enhances mast cell-dependent contractions of human bronchi.

    Belikova, Maria / Säfholm, Jesper / Al-Ameri, Mamdoh / Orre, Ann-Charlotte / Dahlén, Sven-Erik / Adner, Mikael

    Clinical and experimental allergy : journal of the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology

    2023  Volume 53, Issue 10, Page(s) 1062–1066

    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Alarmins ; Mast Cells ; Interleukin-33 ; Bronchi ; Asthma ; Cytokines
    Chemical Substances Alarmins ; Interleukin-33 ; Cytokines
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-28
    Publishing country England
    Document type Letter ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 645204-8
    ISSN 1365-2222 ; 0954-7894 ; 0960-2178
    ISSN (online) 1365-2222
    ISSN 0954-7894 ; 0960-2178
    DOI 10.1111/cea.14367
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  6. Article ; Online: A comparative study on periodontitis and periodontitis-associated bacteria in Somali and non-Somali children and adolescents living in Trollhättan, Sweden.

    Thorbert-Mros, Sara / Ali, Nawal / Ali, Meis / Ayas, Mert / Trullenque-Eriksson, Anna / Dahlén, Gunnar

    European journal of oral sciences

    2021  Volume 130, Issue 2, Page(s) e12843

    Abstract: The reported prevalence of periodontitis in children and adolescents varies considerably between populations globally. This cross-sectional study compares clinical and microbiological findings on 83 Somali immigrants and 96 non-Somali children aged 10-17 ...

    Abstract The reported prevalence of periodontitis in children and adolescents varies considerably between populations globally. This cross-sectional study compares clinical and microbiological findings on 83 Somali immigrants and 96 non-Somali children aged 10-17 years old living in Trollhättan, Sweden. The clinical examination included registration of bleeding on probing, plaque, and calculus on incisors and first molars. The distance between cemento-enamel junction and bone level was measured on bitewing radiographs. Pooled microbiological samples (1 μL) were taken from the mesial surface of 16, 11, 31, 36, and analyzed by culture and real-time polymerase chain reaction for seven periodontal associated bacterial species. The Somali participants had poorer oral hygiene and more bleeding, plaque, and calculus. Ten of the Somali but none of the non-Somali participants showed periodontal breakdown (radiographical bone loss > 3 mm), corresponding to a prevalence of 12% (95% CI: 5.9, 21.0%). The presence of A. actinomycetemcomitans was almost exclusively associated with Somali participants. Further, the JP2 clone was found in five Somalis (including two periodontitis cases) confirming the association of this clone with African populations. The Somali group showed significantly higher frequencies and numbers of Porphyromonas gingivalis and Treponema denticola, implying a mature and adult type of subgingival microbiota.
    MeSH term(s) Adolescent ; Adult ; Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans/genetics ; Calculi ; Child ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Dental Plaque/microbiology ; Humans ; Periodontitis/microbiology ; Porphyromonas gingivalis ; Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction ; Somalia ; Sweden/epidemiology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-12-22
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 1224820-4
    ISSN 1600-0722 ; 0909-8836
    ISSN (online) 1600-0722
    ISSN 0909-8836
    DOI 10.1111/eos.12843
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  7. Article ; Online: Non-adherence and sub-optimal treatment with asthma medications in young adults: a population-based cohort study.

    Dahlén, Elin / Bergström, Anna / Ödling, Maria / Ekström, Sandra / Melén, Erik / Kull, Inger

    The Journal of asthma : official journal of the Association for the Care of Asthma

    2021  Volume 59, Issue 8, Page(s) 1661–1669

    Abstract: Objective: Pharmacological treatment plays a key role in the management of asthma, but medication adherence is generally low. Our aim was to assess factors associated with dispensing patterns of, and adherence to, asthma medication in young adults with ... ...

    Abstract Objective: Pharmacological treatment plays a key role in the management of asthma, but medication adherence is generally low. Our aim was to assess factors associated with dispensing patterns of, and adherence to, asthma medication in young adults with asthma.
    Methods: The study included young adults (age 22-24 years) from the Swedish population-based birth cohort BAMSE (
    Results: In total, 234 individuals (7.6%) had asthma (doctor's diagnosis of asthma in combination with respiratory symptoms) and had been dispensed at least one prescription of asthma medication during the study period. Among them, 77% were dispensed a controller medication. The mean number of prescriptions dispensed per individual was higher in males than females (11.0 vs. 7.2;
    Conclusion: Young adults with asthma had few prescriptions of asthma medication dispensed, indicating sub-optimal treatment. A considerable proportion was dispensed only SABA. Furthermore, adherence to controller medication was relatively low.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Anti-Asthmatic Agents/therapeutic use ; Asthma/diagnosis ; Cohort Studies ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Medication Adherence ; Social Class ; Young Adult
    Chemical Substances Anti-Asthmatic Agents
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-08-13
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 603816-5
    ISSN 1532-4303 ; 0277-0903
    ISSN (online) 1532-4303
    ISSN 0277-0903
    DOI 10.1080/02770903.2021.1941092
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  8. Article ; Online: The sustainability of midwifery group practice: A cross-sectional study of midwives and managers.

    Hewitt, Leonie / Dadich, Ann / Hartz, Donna L / Dahlen, Hannah G

    Women and birth : journal of the Australian College of Midwives

    2024  Volume 37, Issue 3, Page(s) 101602

    Abstract: Problem: Although there is robust evidence for the benefits of midwifery group practice (MGP) caseload care, there are limited opportunities for women to access this model in Australia. There is also limited knowledge on how to sustain these services.!## ...

    Abstract Problem: Although there is robust evidence for the benefits of midwifery group practice (MGP) caseload care, there are limited opportunities for women to access this model in Australia. There is also limited knowledge on how to sustain these services.
    Background: MGP can benefit childbearing women and babies and improve satisfaction for women and midwives. However, sustainability of the model is challenging. While MGPs are often supported and celebrated, in Australia some services have closed, while others struggle to adequately staff MGPs.
    Aim: To investigate midwives and managers opinions on the management, culture, and sustainability of MGP.
    Methods: A national survey of MGP midwives and managers was distributed (2021 and 2022). Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics, and qualitative data were analysed using content analysis.
    Results: A total of 579 midwives and 90 managers completed the survey. The findings suggest that many MGPs do not support new graduates and students to work in MGP. Over half (59.8%) the participants (midwives and managers) reported that the women and families were the best aspect about working in MGP, while 44.3% said the effects on midwives' lifestyle and families were the worst aspect.
    Discussion: The relationship with women remains the major motivator for providing MGP care. However, work-life imbalance is a deterrent, exacerbated by staffing shortages. Staffing might be improved by adequate renumeration, strengthening orientation, and attracting new graduates and students through experience in MGP.
    Conclusions: There is a need to attract midwives to MGP and improve work-life balance and sustainability.
    MeSH term(s) Pregnancy ; Female ; Humans ; Midwifery/methods ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Australia ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Group Practice ; Nurse Midwives ; Qualitative Research
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-21
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2235085-8
    ISSN 1878-1799 ; 1871-5192
    ISSN (online) 1878-1799
    ISSN 1871-5192
    DOI 10.1016/j.wombi.2024.101602
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  9. Article ; Online: The impact of Covid-19 in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia-a nationwide population-based study.

    Dahlén, Torsten / Flygt, Hjalmar / Lübking, Anna / Olsson-Strömberg, Ulla / Wennström, Lovisa / Dreimane, Arta / Själander, Anders / Leach, Susannah / Gisslén, Magnus / Li, Huiqi / Höglund, Martin / Stenke, Leif / Nyberg, Fredrik

    Leukemia

    2023  Volume 37, Issue 5, Page(s) 1156–1159

    MeSH term(s) Humans ; COVID-19/epidemiology ; Leukemia, Myelogenous, Chronic, BCR-ABL Positive/epidemiology ; Leukemia, Myeloid ; Chronic Disease
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-10
    Publishing country England
    Document type Letter ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 807030-1
    ISSN 1476-5551 ; 0887-6924
    ISSN (online) 1476-5551
    ISSN 0887-6924
    DOI 10.1038/s41375-023-01893-1
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  10. Article ; Online: A novel assay for improved detection of sputum periostin in patients with asthma.

    Junya Ono / Masayuki Takai / Ayami Kamei / Shoichiro Ohta / Parameswaran Nair / Kenji Izuhara / Sven-Erik Dahlén / Anna James / BIOAIR consortium

    PLoS ONE, Vol 18, Iss 2, p e

    2023  Volume 0281356

    Abstract: Background Serum periostin associates with type-2 inflammation in asthmatic airways, but also reflects whole body periostin levels originating from multiple sources. Less is known about sputum periostin as a biomarker in asthma as detection levels are ... ...

    Abstract Background Serum periostin associates with type-2 inflammation in asthmatic airways, but also reflects whole body periostin levels originating from multiple sources. Less is known about sputum periostin as a biomarker in asthma as detection levels are low using currently available periostin assays. We aimed to investigate detection of sputum periostin using ELISA assays targeting different periostin epitopes and relate levels to clinical characteristics. Methods Two ELISA systems were developed using antibodies detecting whole periostin or cleavage products, the molecular weight and amino acid sequences of which were confirmed. The ELISA assays were applied to sputum from 80 patients with mild-to-moderate and severe asthma enrolled in the European, multi-center study BIOAIR. Results were related to clinical characteristics. Results Sputum was found to contain smaller periostin fragments, possibly due to proteolytic cleavage at a C-terminal site. Comparing ELISA methodology using antibodies against cleaved versus whole periostin revealed detectable levels in 90% versus 44% of sputum samples respectively. Sputum periostin showed associations with blood and sputum eosinophils. Furthermore, sputum, but not serum, periostin correlated with reduced lung function and sputum IL-13 and was reduced by oral corticosteroid treatment. Conclusions We present an ELISA method for improved analysis of sputum periostin by detecting cleavage products of the periostin protein. Using this assay, sputum periostin was detectable and associated with more disease-relevant parameters in asthma than serum periostin. Sputum periostin is worth considering as a phenotype-specific biomarker in asthma as its proximity to the airways may eliminate some of the confounding factors known to affect serum periostin.
    Keywords Medicine ; R ; Science ; Q
    Subject code 610
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Public Library of Science (PLoS)
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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