We consider conditional estimation in two-stage sample size adjustable designs and the consequent bias. More specifically, we consider a design which permits raising the sample size when interim results look rather promising, and which retains the originally planned sample size when results look very promising. The estimation procedures reported comprise the unconditional maximum likelihood, the c

Although hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) have traditionally been thought to possess the ability to give rise to all the mature cell types in the hematopoietic system, this conception of hematopoiesis was based on evaluation of hematopoietic output from large numbers of HSCs using transplantation models. More recent studies evaluating HSCs at the clonal or near-clonal level, both in transplantation

Objective Recently, metabolomics studies have suggested that the neurotransmitter ã-amino butyric acid (GABA) may modulate C. difficile infection (CDI) pathogenesis. In the present study, we investigated the association between GABA-modulating pharmaceuticals and CDI development. Methods In July-December 2013, we performed a matched, retrospective case-control study in Skåne county, Sweden, to ass

The text "A Kind of Friend" is a written abstract about the video essay with the sam name

E-learning tools are becoming more advanced as Web 2.0 and the participatory Internet evolves. This paper discusses the need for a concrete pedagogical foundation on how to best use E-Learning tools. By examining some of the tools that are available now, we discuss what is suitable and what could be inappropriate. The significance of the traditional didactic triangle is reviewed and a new twist mi

Lute suites by J.S Bach recorded on the 11-string alto guitar

Works for flute viola and guitar performed by Terje Thiwång, flute, Torbjörn Helander, viola and Stefan Östersjö guitar. Music by Kent Olofsson, Kay Holmquist, Rolf Martinsson, André Chini and Fredrik Österling

Works for guitar and electronics by Kent Olofsson, Åke Parmerud, Tommy Zwedberg, Kent Nyman and Agustín Fernandez

Works for guitar and chamber ensemble, soloist Stefan Östersjö with Ensemble Ars Nova and Gageego, conductors Harald Eikaas and Pierre André Valade

A discussion on the practice of opera improvisation as a means to go in dialogue with music and performance culture in the western classical field, inspired by perspectives from cultural theory, suggesting notions of intertextuality and interperformativity.

Concerto for guitarist and orchestra, soloist Stefan Östersjö with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, conductor Mario Venzago

A double CD box with the complete works for guitar solo of Per Nørgård

An article about the English sound poet Bob Cobbing and the work he did at the Text Sound Festivals in Stockholm.

Repetition Repeats all Other Repetitions is a composition for 10-string guitar and electronics by Henrik Frisk. This is a CD release of the first version of the piece.

Soloist with the Danish Radio Choir, Fredrik Malmberg, conductor