Rapes in Sweden ? Have they increased ?

 According to the search results, the number of reported rapes in Sweden has increased over the years. Here are some key findings:

• Rape, which is the most serious sexual crime, increased by 45.4% between 2008 and 2018
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• In 2016, the number of reported rapes increased to 6,715
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• The number of reported rape cases was 73 per 100,000 citizens in 2017, up 24% in the past decade
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• In 2018, official numbers showed that the incidence of sexual offenses was on the rise, and the Swedish Government declared that young women are facing the greatest risks and that most of the cases go unreported
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• Rape conviction rates in Sweden have risen 75% in two years following a major change in the law, spurring calls for other countries to revamp their legislation
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• The total number of reported cases of sexual offenses increased from 2012 to 2021. Especially the number of reported cases of rape increased over the period, from 6,300 in 2012 to 9,700 in 2021
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It is important to note that the increase in rape statistics cannot be tied to the refugee influx, according to a study

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. However, some argue that the rise in rape statistics after 2015 is due to the large influx of refugees into Sweden

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US researchers have found that metformin could reduce the risk of developing long-lasting Covid

 According to a recent study published in the BMJ

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, metformin, a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes, could reduce the risk of developing long-lasting Covid by 40% within 10 months of infection. The study was a randomized controlled trial that gave a two-week course of metformin to people who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 within three days of testing. The trial found that those who took metformin had 40% fewer long Covid diagnoses over the following 10 months compared to people who took a placebo. The study suggests that metformin, a cheap, safe, and widely available diabetes drug, could reduce the incidence of long Covid if given during the acute phase of Covid-19.The mechanism of action by which metformin might reduce the incidence of long Covid remains unclear. However, previous studies have found that metformin stops the SARS-CoV-2 virus from replicating in the lab, which is consistent with predictions from mathematical modeling of viral replication. The study also found that metformin substantially decreased the risk of being diagnosed with long Covid if taken when first infected with the coronavirus.It is important to note that metformin is generally the first medicine prescribed for type 2 diabetes

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. Metformin has several benefits in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, including decreased hyperinsulinemia, weight reduction, augmented fibrinolysis, and others

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. However, metformin has some side effects, such as gastrointestinal problems, vitamin B12 deficiency, and lactic acidosis, which can be serious in rare cases

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.It is always important to consult with a healthcare provider before taking any medication, including metformin.

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osimertinib has been shown to halve the risk of death from certain lung cancers when taken daily after surgery.

 

Yes, that is correct.Osimertinib is a type of targeted therapy that works by blocking the growth of cancer cells. It is approved by the FDA to treat patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has a specific type of gene mutation called EGFR.

A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that osimertinib can also help to extend the lives of patients with NSCLC who have undergone surgery to remove their tumors. The study found that patients who took osimertinib after surgery were 51% less likely to die from cancer than patients who took a placebo.

Osimertinib is not without side effects, however. The most common side effects include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and skin rash. In rare cases, osimertinib can also cause more serious side effects, such as heart problems and liver damage.

If you have been diagnosed with NSCLC, talk to your doctor about whether osimertinib may be a treatment option for you.