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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive life-threatening disease that is significantly increasing in prevalence and is predicted to become the third leading cause of death worldwide by 2030. At present, there are no true curative treatments that can stop the progression of the disease, and new therapeutic strategies are desperately needed. Advances in cell-based therapies proChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive life-threatening disease that is significantly increasing in prevalence and is predicted to become the third leading cause of death worldwide by 2030. At present, there are no true curative treatments that can stop the progression of the disease, and new therapeutic strategies are desperately needed. Advances in cell-based therapies pro

In this case study the author first investigates how environmental and social considerations are being implemented in the Swedish public procurement process. After that the author tries to explain these descriptions using theories on public policy implementation. A distinction is made to the food procurement process in Sweden’s three largest primary municipalities. Through the study of local polic

Max HjärtströmCompetition Law's Market Failure Paradox: Economic Efficiency, Consumer Welfare and Public Policy in EU Antitrust and State Aid LawDatum för disputationen: 18 december   Fakultetsopponent: Professor Chris Townley, King`s collegeÄmne: civilrättAbstractContemporary markets grapple with pressing challenges to secure socially and economically outcomes. Against this backdrop, market failu

https://www.jur.lu.se/forskning/disputationer/disputationer-2023 - 2026-07-05

Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) has during the recent years become a frequently used technique in radiotherapy. Lately IMRT has also been combined with rotational beam delivery, with a simultaneously moving couch, a technique called tomotherapy. The great benefit with this treatment method is the ability to give highly conformal treatments, with high dose to the tumour, while sparing

The purpose of this thesis is to display our results received from the assignment GfK addressed to us. GfK is an independent part who aid companies when they need statistical assistance. In order to forecast sales for one of GfK’s customers we have build models with time series analysis. We received 26 products with monthly data from 2005 to 2008. In this thesis we have narrowed it down to six of

Using primary research from majority-Western respondents in conjunction with an array of multi-disciplinary secondary literature, this thesis acts as a response to claims of the overwhelming existence of ‘placelessness’ in our modernised and globalised world. Instead, it suggests that place attachment is alive and well in the West. Furthermore this thesis suggests that place attachment can be show

The district heating sector in Sweden is today facing several challenges due to competition from other heating alternativesas well as decreasing heat demand in buildings. To increase its competitiveness, the district heating companieshave to find ways to keep their production costs at a more or less constant level. One way of doing this is to increasethe efficiency of the district heating systems.The district heating sector in Sweden is today facing several challenges due to competition from other heating alterna-tives as well as decreasing heat demand in buildings. To increase its competitiveness, the district heating companieshave to find ways to keep their production costs at a more or less constant level. One way of doing this is to increasethe efficiency of the district heating syst

Popular Abstract in English Jordan is a country with a rapidly growing economy, modernization and growing population. The rapid increase in volumes of solid wastes and a steady increase in the cost and logistical difficulties with the associated risk to human health is a source of concern. The increasing solid waste generated in Jordan has not been accompanied with adequate sanitation facilities aJordan is a country with a growing population that is undergoing rapid modernization. The increased volume of solid waste and associated logistical difficulties, the steady growth in the cost of waste management and the risk to human health are sources of concern. The increasing amount of solid waste generated in Jordan has not been accompanied by adequate sanitation facilities or management progr

BACKGROUND: The value of CT at the time of diagnosis for patients with cutaneous head and neck melanoma clinically asymptomatic for metastatic disease is unclear. METHODS: A retrospective medical chart review was performed on 198 consecutive patients identified with primary T1b-T4b head and neck melanoma clinically asymptomatic for metastatic disease referred for sentinel lymph node biopsy proceduBACKGROUND: The value of CT at the time of diagnosis for patients with cutaneous head and neck melanoma clinically asymptomatic for metastatic disease is unclear.METHODS: A retrospective medical chart review was performed on 198 consecutive patients identified with primary T1b-T4b head and neck melanoma clinically asymptomatic for metastatic disease referred for sentinel lymph node biopsy procedur

He was a physician, a scientist and a university vice chancellor. Kilian Stobaeus was the man whose donations formed the foundation for several University departments and museums, and the collection grew intensively over the next century. The Stobaeus Project aims to shed light on his life and achievements. Kilian Stobaeus was born on 6 February, 1690 in Vinslöv in southern Sweden to a well-educat

https://www.historiskamuseet.lu.se/stobaeus-project/who-was-kilian-stobaeus - 2026-07-05

The last years of turbulence on the market caused by the pandemic and geo-political tensions have led to supply disruptions for many companies. The purpose of this study was to investigate how digital purchasing practices and trust are impacted in the supply chain due to increased turbulence in the environment. This was carried out through an interview study with buyers and sellers in supply chain

BackgroundApproximately 15 % of surgical patients in hospital are affected of an adverse event, which is a medical errorcaused by the health care system. Laparoscopy is the preferred surgical technique in common procedures.Societal changes with shorter working hours, patient safety and ethics demand optimisation of resources toachieve the goal of educating competent surgeons within a reasonable tiBackgroundApproximately 15 % of surgical patients in hospital are affected of an adverse event, which is a medical error caused by the health care system. Laparoscopy is the preferred surgical technique in common procedures. Societal changes with shorter working hours, patient safety and ethics demand optimisation of resources toachieve the goal of educating competent surgeons within a reasonable

https://www.lu.se/evenemang/using-big-geodata-facilitate-sustainability-cities-lund-ready-skyfall - 2026-07-06

4 september 2025 10:00 till 12:00 | Föreläsning Fokus Framtid proudly presents a seminar in collaboration with Alfa Laval. In an era of rapid technological, cultural, and societal transformation, the need to critically reflect on the future has never been greater. How must knowledge-intensive companies evolve to stay relevant?What new competencies will their employees need to navigate the challeng

https://www.lu.se/evenemang/knowledge-impact-role-humanities-and-universities-shaping-change-agents-knowledge-intensive-world - 2026-07-06

PROPERTY TAX MAPPING, ASSESMENT & MONITORING USING GIS Property tax recovery is considered one of the most challenging tasks for governments around the globe in general and in third world countries including Pakistan, India, and Sri Lanka in particular. Today, the existing real property assessment and tax collection system are under pressure to increase its efficiency. Moreover, monitoring an

Receptet på en fantastisk antikropp – Vetenskap och Hälsa Hoppa till innehåll Vetenskap och hälsa Populärvetenskapligt om medicinsk forskning i Skåne Teman Podd Tidskrift Prenumerera Om webbplatsen Kontakt Sök Sök Receptet på en fantastisk antikropp 2024-06-26 Bilden illustrerar två IgG-liknande antikroppar som binder till ett protein. Forskarna Pontus Nordenfelt och Arman Izadi är något av antikr

https://www.vetenskaphalsa.se/receptet-pa-en-fantastisk-antikropp/ - 2026-07-05