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Progression of frailty and prevalence of osteoporosis in a community cohort of older women—a 10-year longitudinal study

Summary: In community dwelling, 75-year-old women followed 10 years, a frailty index was created at each of three visits. Frailty score increased by ~ 6–7% annually. A higher frailty score was equivalent to being 5–10 years chronologically older. Frailty was associated with low bone density and higher risk of dying. Introduction: To understand the distribution of frailty among a population-based s

Individual-based simulation of the spatial and temporal dynamics of macroinvertebrate functional groups provides insights into benthic community assembly mechanisms

The complexity and scales of the processes that shape communities of marine benthic macroinvertebrates has limited our understanding of their assembly mechanisms and the potential to make projections of their spatial and temporal dynamics. Individual-based models can shed light on community assembly mechanisms, by allowing observed spatiotemporal patterns to emerge from first principles about the

Multi-ethnic genome-wide association study for atrial fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation (AF) affects more than 33 million individuals worldwide1 and has a complex heritability2. We conducted the largest meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies (GWAS) for AF to date, consisting of more than half a million individuals, including 65,446 with AF. In total, we identified 97 loci significantly associated with AF, including 67 that were novel in a combined-ancest

Automatic hand phantom map generation and detection using decomposition support vector machines

Background: There is a need for providing sensory feedback for myoelectric prosthesis users. Providing tactile feedback can improve object manipulation abilities, enhance the perceptual embodiment of myoelectric prostheses and help reduce phantom limb pain. Many amputees have referred sensation from their missing hand on their residual limbs (phantom maps). This skin area can serve as a target for

Scheimpflug Lidar for combustion diagnostics

A portable Lidar system developed for large-scale (~1-20 m) combustion diagnostics is described and demonstrated. The system is able to perform remote backscattering measurements with range and temporal resolution. The range resolution is obtained by sharply imaging a part of the laser beam onto a CMOS-array or ICCD detector. The large focal depth required to do this is attained by placing the las

The Challenges of Re-Packaging a Heritage

In the last decade, many museums that were established in the 20th century by immigrants from the Nordic countries have become increasingly concerned with broadening their audiences and more actively engaging their visitors. Efforts to do this have varied from offering cocktail hours, culinary conferences, and sauna sessions, to striving to appeal to people who may not identify as Nordic or do not

Frank Ramsey (1903-1930)

Frank Plumpton Ramsey (1903-1930), British mathematician and philosopher, best known for his work on the foundations of mathematics. But Ramsey also made remarkable contributions to epistemology, semantics, logic, philosophy of science, mathematics, statistics, probability and decision theory, economics and metaphysics.

The predictive role of ultrasound-detected tenosynovitis and joint synovitis for flare in patients with rheumatoid arthritis in stable remission. Results of an Italian multicentre study of the Italian Society for Rheumatology Group for Ultrasound : The STARTER study

Objective: To define the role of ultrasound (US) for the assessment of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in clinical remission, including joint and tendon evaluation. Methods: A multicentre longitudinal study has been promoted by the US Study Group of the Italian Society for Rheumatology. 25 Italian centres participated, enrolling consecutive patients with RA in clinical remission. All patie

Genesis of hummocks found in tunnel valleys : an example from Hörda, southern Sweden

In the south-central sector of the former Fennoscandian Ice Sheet, imprints of the sub-glacial hydrological system are present as “glaciofluvial corridors,” formed by glacial meltwater at the ice–bed interface during the Bølling–Allerød warm period. Many of these are interpreted as tunnel valleys and are commonly characterized by hummocks on their valley floors. Contemporary ice sheets produce inc

Unveiling the Pandemic Paradox

Purpose: This paper aimed to present new insights into how Covid-19 has affected the European IPO market both in the short and long-term and how underlying factors can explain this phenomenon. Additionally, the paper's findings provide valuable insights into the effects of the pandemic on financial markets. It can help investors and policymakers to better understand the risks and opportunities

Improving life situations through scholarship programs - The case of Tanzanian beneficiaries

Det fjärde globala målet i 2030 års agenda för hållbar utveckling handlar om God utbildning för alla och syftar till att "säkerställa en inkluderande och likvärdig utbildning av god kvalitet och främja livslångt lärande för alla". Globalt sett ökar antalet studenter vid universitet och högskolor. Dock ligger regionen söder om Sahara långt efter och har med sina 9% den lägsta bruttoinskriThe fourth goal of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development regards Quality education, aiming to “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all". Globally, enrollment in university education is increasing. However, the sub-Saharan Africa region is lacking behind and with 9% it has the lowest global gross enrollment rate (GER). Low inco

Towards a Sustainable Energy Future: A Case Study of Luxembourg’s Transition to Renewable Energy and Carbon Neutrality

Climate change poses a significant threat to humanity, with devastating consequences already occurring. Transitioning to a low-carbon economy is crucial for mitigating the effects of climate change. High per capita energy consumption and emissions make this transition an urgency for Luxembourg. This study focuses on the sustainable energy transition in Luxembourg, examining challenges and opportun

Scope of Labour Law, Negative Freedom of Association and Minimum Wage Setting - Comparing Japan and EU

This essay compares the labour law regulations in Japan and EU/Sweden. The focus of the paper is the definition of workers, negative freedom of association, and minimum wage settings. This paper firstly illustrates who is classified as a ‘worker’ and discusses the issues of unclear categorisation of platform workers and the potential impact of gigification in the labour markets. The EU proposal re