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The escalating energy consumption of existing artificial intelligence hardware has become a serious global issue that demands immediate action. Neuromorphic computing offers promises to drastically reduce this footprint. Here, we introduce multicomponent p-type Hf(Sr,Ti)O2 thin films for energy-efficient, resistive switching–based neuromorphic devices. We demonstrate interfacial memristors with ul
Emerging evidence suggests that bidirectional lung–kidney crosstalk may influence outcomes, but this has not been systematically evaluated in unselected emergency department populations. We therefore examined the association between peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO₂), estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), and 30‑day mortality, and tested whether the prognostic association of oxygenation wi
We determine the composition dependence of the below-bandgap anisotropic refractive indices and dielectric functions of β-(AlxGa1−x )2O3 for x up to 25% Al. We use Mueller matrix generalized spectroscopic ellipsometry and investigate a set of high quality single crystalline bulk (x = 0 %, 5 %, 10 %, 15 %, 20 %, 25 %) and thin film (4.6%, 9.7%, 12%, 15%, 16.3%, 21%) samples grown by the Czochralski
Vision provides important sensory input to postural control. Medical conditions and aging affect sensory—Central Nervous System (CNS) interactions, causing mismatches. Virtual Reality (VR) may address these by promoting recalibration from vision to other systems. Twenty-eight young adults (17 males, mean age 25.3 years) and 25 older adults (14 males, mean age 74.8 years) were included. Electromyog
Introduction: Suicidal behavior results from a complex interplay of psychiatric, psychosocial, socioeconomic, and structural factors and requires coordinated approaches across care sectors. Interprofessional collaboration (IPC) is widely regarded as essential for bridging gaps in care, yet profession-level descriptions of how IPC is organized and where structural bottlenecks occur in suicide preve
The continuous quest for materials capable of providing sustained release of antimicrobial drugs is particularly important for indwelling medical applications. In this study, we utilized amoxicillin as a model active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) to investigate the feasibility of using porous media – specifically, functionalized calcium carbonate (FCC) microparticles – as a primary drug carrier
Background: Cohort studies often use simple models, for example, completers-only or aggregated scores, to assess changes in imaging outcomes. With more data available, this introduces selection bias. Integrated analyses allow scores from multiple reading rounds; therefore, we assessed their effect on the change estimates’ precision compared with the completers-only analysis. Second, we compared ch
Contemporary Nordic building design prioritizes energy-efficient HVAC systems to mitigate carbon emissions. However, this approach underestimates intensifying climate risks, creating critical vulnerabilities as extreme weather and energy/resource scarcity escalate. To address this gap, a free-running building concept, eliminating heating, cooling, and mechanical ventilation, was examined for Nordi
Advances in biomarker technology, digital cognitive assessments, and amyloid-targeting therapies have redefined the opportunities for accurate and early diagnosis and care of Alzheimer's disease (AD). These advances also create new possibilities for intervention before the onset of cognitive impairment. This paradigm shift has increased the focus on Stages 1 and 2 of AD, in which individuals are c
The context of armed conflict situations presents unique challenges that can compromise the safety and well-being of both affected populations and responders in radiological and nuclear emergencies. The focus of the EU project RRADEW ‘Resilience to RADiological Events in Wartime’ (2024–2027) is to enhance nuclear Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery (EPR&R) systems by strengthening re
The global elimination of viral hepatitis by 2030 remains an ambitious goal that hinges not only on diagnostics and therapeutics but fundamentally on the strategic use and continued innovation of vaccines. The ESCMID Study Group for Viral Hepatitis (ESGVH) convened to examine the role of vaccination as the cornerstone of hepatitis prevention, from long-established immunisation programs to emerging
Background: With this study, we aim to explore pre-operative probabilistic expectations (what does the patient realistically expect) and value-based expectations (what does a patient consider important), post-operative expectation fulfillment, and the relationship with post-operative satisfaction in shoulder arthroplasty (SA) patients. We hypothesized that higher expectation fulfillment is related
INTRODUCTION: Since sleep disturbance is a modifiable risk factor for Alzheimer's disease (AD), we tested associations between sleep and AD pathology in cognitively unimpaired (CU) persons. METHODS: We included 223 participants from the PREVENT-AD cohort with self-reported measures of sleep, objective actigraphy measures of sleep, and positron emission tomography (PET) scans for AD pathology quant
I syfte att förstå queer världsskapande praktiker – skapandet av en värld som står i motsats till hegemonisk heteronormativitet – sammanställer denna avhandling ett rörigt och rörligt arkiv av autoetnografi, intervju och film och utvecklar en kulturell analys. Ett fokus på berättande praktiker tillåter mig att spåra hur berättelser formas och förmedlas inom bredare kulturella kontexter genom situeAiming to understand practices of queer worldmaking – a world counter to hegemonic heteronormativity – my thesis brings together living and moving archives of autoethnography, interviews, and films to develop a cultural analysis. A focus on storytelling allows me to trace how stories are shaped and communicated within broader cultural contexts through situated and everyday acts of telling stories.
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic skin disease associated with impaired quality of life. Evidence from Sweden on out-of-pocket expenses and productivity losses remains limited. This study assessed the burden of AD among adults in relation to health-related quality of life (HRQoL), work productivity, activity impairment, willingness to pay for symptom relief, economic outcomes, considering comorb
The article presents Fady Joudah’s Textu as an innovative combination of poetry (haiku) and communication technology (text messaging). The paper questions the traditional distinction between literature and other media, exploring how digital formats affect the understanding of “text” and the experience of reading. The authors of the article invoke intermedial theory (Lars Elleström, Beate Schirrmac
Background: First-line managers in healthcare operate in increasingly complex environments marked by high demands, rapid change, and limited resources. These conditions impact their health, leadership capacity, and the sustainability of their roles. While previous research has addressed various aspects of leadership in healthcare, there is a lack of studies focusing specifically on how first-line
Background: Prostate-specific membrane antigen positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PSMA PET/CT) enables sensitive detection and staging of prostate cancer, yet its relationship with long-term survival remains unclear. This study aimed to assess whether total lesion volume (TLV) measured on [18F]PSMA-1007 PET/CT predicts overall survival (OS) in prostate cancer patients. Methods: A co
