[25 years of free abortion. Jubilee of abortion law in Denmark].
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[Cognitive and affective dysfunction in MS].
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Prevalence studies have shown cognitive and affective disorders to be common in multiple sclerosis (MS). Although much is known about the manifestations of such disorders, our knowledge of the cerebral systems involved remains poor. Functional techniques will enable cerebral blood flow to be measured, and sophisticated SPECT (single photon emission...
[How much is the workload of surgeons in Scandinavia?].
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According to figures presented at the Bianniul General Meeting of the Scandinavian Surgical Society, the mean number of operations performed per surgeon at some clinics of different sizes in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden ranged from 90 to 240 in 1996. This corresponds to 2.6 to 8.5 hours actual operating time, though figures are misl...
[Latex allergy].
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During the last 10-15 years allergic reaction to Natural rubber latex (NLR) has become an increasing occupational problem among health-care workers. The allergy is caused by allergenic proteins in the NRL. The diagnosis is achieved through a relevant history, skin prick tests with aquous NRL glove extracts and blood tests. History and prick tests a...
[Hospital-based advanced home-care, models from Ekenäs, Finland].
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In 1995, advanced home treatment services were introduced at Västra Nyland district hospital in Finland. For selected patients the new services constitute an alternative where hospitalisation would otherwise be necessary. Some of the hospital bed resources were moved to the patients' homes together with a trained team with immediate responsibility ...
[Assessment of patients' health status--review of the literature and assessment methods].
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The question often arises of how health status is to be measured, or to what end. A number of instruments have been developed for the measurement of patient health, and the article consists in a review of the methodology and specific applications of some of those most commonly used, as outlined in published reports. The review showed the defined go...
[Nordisk Medicine 1929-1998. Thanks and farewell!].
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[Interpretation of questionnaires. An translation method problem].
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For use in a different cultural background, translated questionnaires need to be validated in the new context. International guidelines are needed for such validation, as precision in translation is an important methodological issue. The article consists in a review of the issue and recommended guidelines for the translation and validation of quest...
[New diagnostic methods and classification of diabetes. Not many changes--but why?].
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Of the approximately 300,000 diabetics in Sweden, about 15 per cent have type I or juvenile diabetes, and the remainder type II or diabetes of maturity. Naturally, this is a gross oversimplification of the situation, and reflects our predilection for classification rather than our knowledge of the etiology and heterogeneity of the disease. Not only...
[Scientific fraud and misconduct--need for comprehensive terminology].
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