Itraconazole is a third generation azol, a fungicide which acts by inhibiting ergerosterol synthesis in the fungal cell membrane, and thereby disturbing fungal regeneration. It has proven to be less toxic, to have a broader spectrum of activity and to be more potent than its predecessor ketoconazole. Itraconazole is only available in therapheutics approved for human use. Pharmacokinetic studies has been performed in humans, dogs, cats and laboratory animals. Although itraconazole has been used tentatively with good effect against fungal infections in horses, no pharmacokinetic studies have yet been done.

Bakgrund: Både kateteranvändning och residualurin kan leda till flera komplikationer i efterförloppet. Att studera detta ansågs betydelsefullt ur ett kvalitetssäkerhetsperspektiv.Syfte: Att beskriva förekomst av postoperativ residualurin efter neurokirurgi relaterat till kateteranvändning. Syftet var även att belysa hur sjuksköterskor dokumenterade detta och om eventuella riktlinjer fanns och hur de i så fall följdes.Metod: Kvantitativ, retrospektiv studie med deskriptiv ansats. En journalgranskning genomfördes och de 144 patientjournaler som studerades på den aktuella vårdenheten valdes ut genom ett konsekutivt urval.Resultat: Nästan samtliga patienter vars journaler studerades hade haft urinkateter under operationen. För de patienter där residualurin hade förekommit var detta dokumenterat i standardvårdplanen hos samtliga.

Under 1970-talet såg forskare inom näringsfysiologin en stigande trend av ökad konsumtion av fett- och sockerhaltiga produkter på bekostnad av bland annat matbrödskonsumtion. I tid  av livsmedels- och energikriser förespråkade forskare en alternativ diet med ett större inslag av grönsaker och fullkornsprodukter då det hade slagits fast att ett högt intag av fett och socker ledde till bland annat hjärt-kärlsjukdomar samt karies. Matbrödsproducenterna och Socialstyrelsen höll med experterna och detta ledde till ett samarbete mellan parterna som mynnande ut i Brödkampanjen med start år 1976 där den svenska befolkningen uppmanades att äta mera bröd. Denna undersökning har visat på hur experterna argumenterade för en ökad brödkonsumtion och varför just bröd var ett bra alternativt livsmedel genom att ta del av Socialstyrelsens arkivlämningar med intervjuer av experterna bakom kostrekommendationen..

Several studies shows that dietary supplements do not have any proven effects on health, yet these supplements are increasing in sales. The study aims to find out what attitudes and knowledge people involved in physical activity have towards supplements and which factors influence them to buy supplements. How these factors differ between men and women was investigated. The study is based on answers from 100 collected questionnaires from people who are physically active at several gyms. Of those who participated in the study, 56 percent were men and 44 percent were women.

Diabetes type 2 is a fast growing illness and a global health problem, often a result from less appropriate standard of living. Lifestyle changes related to diet and physical activity are important lifestyle changes regarding to get control of the self-management and to avoid vascular complications.AimThe aim of this study was to describe patient's experiences of lifestyle changes in diabetes type 2.MethodA literature study was carried through based on 12 qualitative scientific articles.ResultsThe analysis result into two main themes and eight subthemes. Main themes where barriers and motivators for lifestyle changes and the subthemes where struggle, denial, lack of knowledge, alienation, support, motivation, acceptance and knowledge.ConclusionThis study shows that lifestyle changes are experienced different by patient with diabetes and nurses should therefore be aware of the unique and specific demands these patients require. This is important for providing a good diabetic healthcare and to help patients with their self-management.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease, which affects mostly women. RA is also a chronic disease and the treatment is focused on moderating the immunological process. RA-patients experience daily pain which affect their prosperity. The aim of this literature study is to illuminate some factors that influence the well-being of patients with RA. The factors that have been studied are pain, nutrition and need of knowledge about nutrition.

This study investigates and analyzes experiences of discrimination and racism among social work students, focusing on how these issues occur between peers rather than through hierarchical dynamics, such as interactions with faculty. The research aims to shed light on the academic challenges faced by students with foreign backgrounds, as defined by Statistics Sweden (SCB), particularly those who experience discriminatory practices and behaviors within the academic environment. The study adopts a qualitative methodology, utilizing semi-structured interviews to explore the lived experiences of these students. Participants were selected based on their enrollment in social work programs and their identification as having a foreign background. Data was analyzed thematically to uncover recurring patterns and insights into the participants' experiences.

The aim of this qualitative study was to give an deeper understanding of how employees in the engineering industry experienced health education and how they understood and gave meaning to the terms health and health education. The study was based on interviews with eight men and women who participated in a health education project which had been held on their workplace. When the study took place the interviewees were in the age between 28 and 58 years. The results indicate that the employees understood health as a combination of both physical and psychological factors. The positive aspects described by the interviewees based on their experiences from the project were increase physical activities and that the project had helped them to get a better diet.

Dairy cows transform grass to milk with help from ruminal microorganisms that can digest indigestible fiber in their feed. The digestive system of the cow is adapted to a diet consisting of forage and disorders like acidosis, laminitis and abomasal displacement can occur if the feed contains too much starch. To achieve the highest production possible the cow has to be given a high amount of concentrate or grain as the difference in milk yield is significant, approximately 1000 kg energy corrected milk per cow and year between conventional and organic cows that are fed a lower versus a higher share of forage. If the cow shall be able to eat the same amount of energy from forage as from grain or concentrate the eating- and rumination time gets longer and she might not be able to eat enough, which will result in a lower milk yield and will make it harder for the cow to recover from the negative energy balance that originate from the beginning of the lactation. Fat and in a sense protein content differs also depending on if the cow is given a high or low share of forage..

During an endurance riding competition the onset of metabolic disorders leading up to elimination from the race are common. As many as 8,7 % of the horses participating in international endurance riding competitions are eliminated due to metabolic causes such as tachycardia, absence of borborygmi, hyperthermia and dehydration. To prevent the onset of metabolic disorders in the horse the rider must be able to determine the physiological and physical status of his or her horse. This requires good knowledge in nutrition, physiology and performance training. The risk of developing metabolic problems is reduced through the right feeding management and training.

During thousands of years, reindeer have adapted to living under harsh conditions with large seasonal variations in climate and forage availability. This adaptation implies that body functions and nourishment needs are strongly bound to the season. In the summer the reindeer has to maximize food intake to build up fat and protein reserves for the winter. More than 200 different plant species are included in the reindeer diet, but since reindeer have an unique ability to use the nourishment in lichen, different lichen species make up a large portion of their winter diet in many areas. Fundamental for reindeer husbandry is access to natural grazing during most of the year.

Patienter som lider av hyperlipidemi löper en stor risk att utveckla någon form av koronar hjärt- och kärlsjukdom. För att sänka risken för sjukdom och död hos de patienterna med riskfaktorer för koronar hjärtsjukdom är dieten en viktig komponent. Syftet med denna litteraturstudiestudie var att skapa en förståelse om vilka svårigheter som kan förekomma för patienter med hyperlipidemi att genomföra kostförändringar. Metoden som har använts för att komma fram till ett resultat var artikelsökning i diverse databaser med på förhand bestämda sökord. Efterhand som artiklar har granskats har nya sökord kommit upp vilket ledde till kompletterande sökningar.

Health and fitness are two controversial and not easily defined topics that affect people in our modern society every day. We believe that we can find a link between individualism, globalization and the stress concerning weight and appearance ideals. Our bodies have turned into a popular subject for the media, and there is no indication that the interest will decline. As the world gets more artificial, "natural" ideals are getting more attention, such as the concept of a strong and healthy body. But there is also a downside, for example with health issues such as cardiovascular disease increasing following the birth of high-fat diets.

Mat och dryck är nödvändigt för att kunna upprätthålla kroppsfunktioner samt för att kunna förebygga och läka sår. Det är sjuksköterskans ansvar att skapa förut-sättningar för att patienten ska få i sig tillräckligt med näring. Tidigare forskning visar brist på kunskap om nutritionens betydelse hos sjuksköterskor. Syftet med studien var att sammanställa den evidensbaserade kunskap om vilken kalorimängd och vilka näringsämnen som har betydelse för läkningen av trycksår. Studien ut-gick från två frågeställningar: Vilken kalorimängd har betydelse för läkningen av trycksår samt vilka näringsämnen har effekt för läkningen av trycksår.

Mat och dryck är nödvändigt för att kunna upprätthålla kroppsfunktioner samt för att kunna förebygga och läka sår. Det är sjuksköterskans ansvar att skapa förut-sättningar för att patienten ska få i sig tillräckligt med näring. Tidigare forskning visar brist på kunskap om nutritionens betydelse hos sjuksköterskor. Syftet med studien var att sammanställa den evidensbaserade kunskap om vilken kalorimängd och vilka näringsämnen som har betydelse för läkningen av trycksår. Studien ut-gick från två frågeställningar: Vilken kalorimängd har betydelse för läkningen av trycksår samt vilka näringsämnen har effekt för läkningen av trycksår.