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STUDY QUESTION: Do serum levels of anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) change in women of reproductive age following dietary and surgery-induced weight loss?SUMMARY ANSWER: AMH levels increased after very low-calorie diet (VLCD) before surgery and decreased at 6 and 12 months after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), beyond expected normal age-related decline.WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY: Obesity has negative effe
During the last decade much progress has been made in reducing malaria transmission in Macha, Southern Province, Zambia. Introduction of artemisinin combination therapies as well as mass screenings of asymptomatic carriers is believed to have contributed the most. When an endemic malaria situation is moving towards a non-endemic situation the resident population loses acquired immunity and therefo
Despite widely acknowledged problems of aggression, presumptions on its constructive and destructive possibilities, aggression still remains scarcely explored phenomenon. The aim of this paper is to propose closer look at the subjective motivation of aggression in women. The study consisted of two stages and embraced 24 participants. As the analysis of semi-structured interviews and projective mat
Despite widely acknowledged problems of aggression, presumptions on its constructive and destructive possibilities, its role in psychic health and development, aggression still remains scarcely explored phenomenon. In-depth gender sensitive understanding of aggression might not just broaden our scientific scope, but might also become a vehicle for social as well as personal change. The aim of this
The review of research shows that qualitative analysis of therapeutic experience can significantly deepen and enliven the understanding of psychotherapeutic process. Already accomplished studies identify subjectively important therapeutic changes, reveal how clients experience, recognize and weave the ongoing changes to their self-narratives and life stories. Furthermore, exploring subjective refl
Anger, its development, differentiation, expression and control are important themes in psychotherapy process. Psychotherapists have developed different hypotheses about anger dynamics and have related it to effectiveness of psychotherapy. The study explores a subjective experience of long-term psychotherapy process. Seven women with experience in analytical, psychodynamic or existential therapy p
The necessity of exploring the transformation of anger in psychotherapy is highlighted in scientific literature. Such analysis could deepen our understanding of destructive and constructive possibilities of anger expression. The aim of this research was to reveal subjectively important changes of anger expression and therapeutic factors. Female clients, who had accomplished their long-term therapy
It is significant to understand the subjective side of psychotherapeutic process. Therefore, the aim of this research was to reveal subjectively important psychotherapeutic changes, significant therapeutic factors, and the transformation of anger expression in psychotherapy. Data were collected using the method of psychotherapeutic story. Participants were asked to tell their psychotherapy story,
Anteckningar till en föreläsning hållen för Seriefrämjandet Skåne på Rum för serier, Malmö. En presentation av tre serietidningar från den ofta förbisedda genren skräckserier för tjejer: brittiska Spellbound och Misty från 1970-talet och tyska Vanessa - Freundin der Geister från 1980-talet. Bilder ej inkluderade upphovsrättsliga skäl.Lecture notes from a lecture held for the Swedish Comics Association, Scanian Branch at Rum för serier, Malmö. A presentation of three comic books representing the often overlooked genre of horror comics for girls: the British Spellbound and Misty, both from the 1970s, and the German Vanessa - Freundin der Geister, from the 1980s. Images not included for copyright reasons.
The fracture mechanics properties of injection-moulded low-density polyethylene (LDPE) sheets were investigated both experimentally and numerically. The total work of fracture was determined experimentally, by means of fracture mechanics testing of sheets of injection-moulded LDPE with side cracks of different lengths. A multi-specimen method, proposed by Kim and Joe (1987), was employed. The tota
Experimentation is an important capability in the transition to a sustainable business. The aim of business experimentation is to learn and improve business model innovation activities with limited risks and resources through continuous and collective learning with stakeholders. Through action research we worked with eight case companies on a pathway to becoming a sustainable business. We focused
Business model experimentation for sustainability is an intentional and systematic approach to identify, test and learn about value creation strategies that could be adopted by a business in response to current unsustainable trajectories. For businesses such as large clothing retailers the need to alter course is acute as pressure builds from economic, environmental and social angles. The circular
Background: It has been demonstrated that weight loss improves symptoms in obese subjects with knee osteoarthritis (KOA). A parallel change in cartilage morphology remains to be demonstrated. Purpose: To demonstrate a parallel change in cartilage morphology. Material and Methods: Obese patients with KOA were examined before and after weight loss over 16 weeks. Target knee joints were radiographica
Background: Growing up with congenital heart disease (CHD) often means transfer to adult care and lifelong medical follow-up. An optimal transition process usually involves a multipart collaboration between the patient, their parents and other family members, and the healthcare providers. Taking an active role while knowing when it is time to step aside can be difficult for all the concerned parti
