School performance and substance use disorders in early adulthood among non-immigrant and immigrant populations in Sweden
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School performance and substance use disorders in early adulthood among non-immigrant and immigrant populations in Sweden

Individuals with immigrant background generally perform less well in school than non-immigrants. Performing well in school may decrease the risk of substance use disorder (SUD). We investigated whether higher school performance is associated with a decreased risk of SUD in early adulthood among immigrants and non-immigrants and whether subsequent educational attainment and employment status partly…

A scoring system for assessing the Manner of Death in Stab Injuries to the Trunk (The MODSIT score)
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A scoring system for assessing the Manner of Death in Stab Injuries to the Trunk (The MODSIT score)

Introduction Distinguishing between homicide and suicide in cases of single stab injuries to the trunk can be challenging, particularly in the absence of clear contextual information. This study aims to address this issue by developing the MODSIT score (Manner of Death in Stab Injuries to the Trunk)—an evidence-based scoring system designed to standardise forensic manner…

Utilizing artificial intelligence and medical experts to identify predictors for common diagnoses in dyspneic adults: A cross-sectional study of consecutive emergency department patients from Southern Sweden

Utilizing artificial intelligence and medical experts to identify predictors for common diagnoses in dyspneic adults: A cross-sectional study of consecutive emergency department patients from Southern Sweden

Objective Half of all adult emergency department (ED) visits with a complaint of dyspnea involve acute heart failure (AHF), exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (eCOPD), or pneumonia, which are often misdiagnosed. We aimed to create an artificial intelligence (AI) diagnostic decision support tool to detect patients with AHF, eCOPD, and pneumonia among dyspneic adults…

Iran’s Shared Genetic Heritage as a Foundation for Democracy and Unity
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Iran’s Shared Genetic Heritage as a Foundation for Democracy and Unity

Genetic studies show that Iranians, despite linguistic and regional differences, share a deep ancestral continuity rooted in the Iranian plateau. Language shifts have occurred without major population changes, and all major Iranian groups belong to a shared genetic family. This unity supports a democratic and inclusive national identity, where diversity strengthens rather than divides.

Parental mental disorders and school performance among non-immigrant and second-generation immigrant children in Sweden

Parental mental disorders and school performance among non-immigrant and second-generation immigrant children in Sweden

Introduction: Immigrant children are often challenged at school. School performance is an important predictor of future socioeconomic position and mental and physical health. While studies have investigated parental mental disorders as a potential factor for poor school performance, no studies have investigated this among children with foreign-born parents, i.e., second-generation immigrant children. We aimed to…

School performance gap between non-immigrant and second-generation immigrant children in Sweden—time trends and contributing factors

School performance gap between non-immigrant and second-generation immigrant children in Sweden—time trends and contributing factors

We aimed to investigate the school performance gap and its potential trend from 2010 to 2020 in non-immigrant and second-generation immigrant children in Sweden, whether parental mental disorders and low socioeconomic status contribute to this gap and its trends, and whether the effects of these factors differ by immigration status. We used multiple Swedish population…

Association between endostatin and mortality in patients with acute dyspnoea, with or without congestive heart failure: a single-centre, prospective, observational study

Association between endostatin and mortality in patients with acute dyspnoea, with or without congestive heart failure: a single-centre, prospective, observational study

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess associations between endostatin levels and short-term mortality in unsorted acute hospitalised dyspnoea patients with or without congestive heart failure (CHF), adjusted for common cardiovascular risk factors. Design, setting and participants In this prospective observational study, 723 hospitalised patients who visited the emergency department at Skåne University…

Healthcare efforts for the “invisible” with opioid problems must improve.

Healthcare efforts for the “invisible” with opioid problems must improve.

Despite the fact that the majority of those who die from opioid overdoses have been in contact with healthcare, social services, or the justice system, a new analysis shows that a large group – nearly half – lacks significant care connections related to their drug problems. To strengthen preventive efforts against overdoses, a change in…