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  1. Authors reply: “External validation of eight different models to predict sepsis mortality in intensive care units”

    Article • Journal of Critical Care, June 2026, Elsevier

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  2. Authors reply: "The external validation of eight different models to predict sepsis mortality in intensive care units is still valid"

    Article • Journal of Critical Care, February 2026, Elsevier

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  3. Long-term effects of a multifaceted antimicrobial stewardship program, with audit and feedback, on acute sore throat in primary care – a randomised controlled trial

    Article • International Journal of Infectious Diseases, January 2026, Elsevier

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  4. Narrow-spectrum antibiotics to male patients with acute cystitis – a retrospective longitudinal study

    Article • Infectious Diseases, October 2025, Taylor & Francis

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  5. Methenamine hippurate as prophylaxis for recurrent urinary tract infections in older women—a triple-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled, phase IV trial (ImpresU)

    Article • Clinical Microbiology and Infection, July 2025, Elsevier

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  6. Exploring Primary Care Patients’ Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence: A systematic literature review and qualitative meta-synthesis (Preprint)

    Article • February 2025, JMIR Publications Inc.

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  7. Exploring Primary Care Patients’ Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence: A systematic literature review and qualitative meta-synthesis (Preprint)

    Article • JMIR AI, February 2025, JMIR Publications Inc.

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  8. Exploring Clinician Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence in Primary Care: a qualitative systematic review and meta synthesis (Preprint)

    Article • February 2025, JMIR Publications Inc.

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  9. Exploring Clinician Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence in Primary Care: a qualitative systematic review and meta synthesis (Preprint)

    Article • JMIR AI, February 2025, JMIR Publications Inc.

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  10. How likely is it that a virus or bacteria is causing a patient’s symptoms? A new approach to interpret the outcome from multi-pathogen PCR

    Article • Infectious Diseases, January 2025, Taylor & Francis

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  11. Audit and Feedback Interventions for Antibiotic Prescribing in Primary Care: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

    Article • Clinical Infectious Diseases, December 2024, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  12. ChatGPT (GPT-4) versus doctors on complex cases of the Swedish family medicine specialist examination: an observational comparative study

    Article • BMJ Open, December 2024, BMJ

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  13. Is Streptococcus pyogenes a pathogen or passenger in uncomplicated acute sore throat? A systematic review and meta-analysis

    Article • International Journal of Infectious Diseases, August 2024, Elsevier

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  14. Re: Development and validation of a multivariable prediction model in open abdomen patients for entero‐atmospheric fistula

    Article • Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, December 2023, Wiley

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  15. Best management of patients with an acute sore throat is still best management for these patients

    Article • Infectious Diseases, May 2023, Taylor & Francis

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  16. Best management of patients with an acute sore throat – a critical analysis of current evidence and a consensus of experts from different countries and traditions

    Article • Infectious Diseases, March 2023, Taylor & Francis

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  17. Regional and national antimicrobial stewardship activities: a survey from the Joint Programming Initiative on Antimicrobial Resistance—Primary Care Antibiotic Audit and Feedback Network (JPIAMR-PAAN)

    Article • JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance, March 2023, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  18. Methenamine hippurate to prevent recurrent urinary tract infections in older women: protocol for a randomised, placebo-controlled trial (ImpresU)

    Article • BMJ Open, November 2022, BMJ

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  19. Socio-cultural implications for women’s menstrual health in the Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs): a scoping review

    Article • Reproductive Health, June 2022, Springer Science + Business Media

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  20. Remote investigation and assessment of vital signs (RIA-VS)—proof of concept for contactless estimation of blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation in patients with suspicion of COVID-19

    Article • Infectious Diseases, June 2022, Taylor & Francis

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  21. What is the optimal strategy for managing primary care patients with an uncomplicated acute sore throat? Comparing the consequences of nine different strategies using a compilation of previous studies

    Article • BMJ Open, April 2022, BMJ

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  22. Surgical Services for Breast Cancer Patients in Australia, is There a Gap for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Women?

    Article • Extremophiles, September 2021, Wiley

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  23. Acute sore throat and Fusobacterium necrophorum in primary healthcare: a systematic review and meta-analysis

    Article • BMJ Open, June 2021, BMJ

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  24. ‘Making of a Strong Woman’: a constructivist grounded theory of the experiences of young women around menarche in Papua New Guinea

    Article • BMC Women s Health, April 2021, Springer Science + Business Media

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  25. Factors associated with breast cancer awareness and breast self-examination in Fiji and Kashmir India – a cross-sectional study

    Article • BMC Cancer, November 2020, Springer Science + Business Media

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  26. Association between guidelines and medical practitioners’ perception of best management for patients attending with an apparently uncomplicated acute sore throat: a cross-sectional survey in five countries

    Article • BMJ Open, September 2020, BMJ

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  27. Effectiveness of fibrin glue in skin graft survival: A systematic review and meta-analysis

    Article • Annals of Medicine and Surgery, June 2020, Elsevier

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  28. Group C beta hemolytic Streptococci as a potential pathogen in patients presenting with an uncomplicated acute sore throat – a systematic literature review and meta-analysis

    Article • Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care, April 2020, Taylor & Francis

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  29. Effect of promoting current local research activities on large monitors on the population’s interest in health-related research: a randomised controlled trial

    Article • BMJ Open, August 2019, BMJ

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  30. The effect of exercise on high-level mobility in individuals with neurodegenerative disease: a systematic literature review

    Article • Physiotherapy, May 2019, Elsevier

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  31. Defining short and long sleep duration for future paediatric research: A systematic literature review

    Article • Journal of Sleep Research, April 2019, Wiley

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  32. Factors influencing breast cancer outcomes in Australia: A systematic review

    Article • European Journal of Cancer Care, March 2019, Wiley

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  33. The scientific evidence for a potential link between confusion and urinary tract infection in the elderly is still confusing - a systematic literature review

    Article • BMC Geriatrics, February 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  34. Safety and efficacy of recovery-promoting drugs for motor function after stroke: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials

    Article • Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, January 2019, Acta Dermato-Venereologica

    Professor Julie Bernhardt, Ronny Gunnarsson

  35. Selective Cholecystectomy: using an evidence‐based prediction model to plan for cholecystectomy

    Article • Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, October 2018, Wiley

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  36. Symptoms and diagnostic criteria of acquired Megacolon - a systematic literature review

    Article • BMC Gastroenterology, January 2018, Springer Science + Business Media

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  37. Confusion Strongly Associated with Antibiotic Prescribing Due to Suspected Urinary Tract Infections in Nursing Homes

    Article • Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, January 2018, Wiley

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  38. Prevalence of somatic and urogenital symptoms as well as psychological health in women aged 45 to 55 attending primary health care: a cross-sectional study

    Article • BMC Women s Health, December 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  39. Risk factors for conversion of laparoscopic cholecystectomy to open surgery – A systematic literature review of 30 studies

    Article • The American Journal of Surgery, November 2017, Elsevier

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  40. A feasibility study for a triple-blind randomized controlled trial investigating the effects of oral isotretinoin on mood and quality of life in patients with acne vulgaris

    Article • Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, October 2017, Wiley

    Stephanie Rea, Ronny Gunnarsson

  41. The correlation between diverticulosis and redundant colon

    Article • International Journal of Colorectal Disease, September 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  42. Survey of Australian dermatologists’ perceptions and experiences with isotretinoin-induced depression and suicide

    Article • Australasian Journal of Dermatology, July 2017, Wiley

    Stephanie Rea, Ronny Gunnarsson

  43. Clinical presentation, treatment and outcome of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis in Far North Queensland Australian adults

    Article • Nephrology, June 2017, Wiley

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  44. Predictors for future activity limitation in women with chronic low back pain consulting primary care: a 2-year prospective longitudinal cohort study

    Article • BMJ Open, June 2017, BMJ

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  45. Characterization of an ‘Amyloid Only’ Transgenic (B6C3-Tg(APPswe,PSEN1dE9)85Dbo/Mmjax) Mouse Model of Alzheimer's Disease

    Article • Journal of Comparative Pathology, May 2017, Elsevier

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  46. Gender differences in care-seeking behavior and healthcare consumption immediately after whiplash trauma

    Article • PLOS One, April 2017, PLOS

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  47. Reducing menopausal symptoms for women during the menopause transition using group education in a primary health care setting—a randomized controlled trial

    Article • Maturitas, April 2017, Elsevier

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  48. Adherence to Secondary Prophylaxis for Acute Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease: A Systematic Review

    Article • Current Cardiology Reviews, March 2017, Bentham Science Publishers

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  49. Treatments and other prognostic factors in the management of the open abdomen

    Article • Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, February 2017, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  50. Predicting serious complications and high cost of treatment of tooth-knuckle injuries: a systematic literature review

    Article • European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, June 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  51. Postoperative Adverse Events Inconsistently Improved by the World Health Organization Surgical Safety Checklist: A Systematic Literature Review of 25 Studies

    Article • Extremophiles, April 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  52. Etiologic predictive value of a rapid immunoassay for the detection of group A Streptococcus antigen from throat swabs in patients presenting with a sore throat

    Article • International Journal of Infectious Diseases, April 2016, Elsevier

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  53. Point of care testing for group A streptococci in patients presenting with pharyngitis will improve appropriate antibiotic prescription

    Article • Emergency Medicine Australasia, March 2016, Wiley

    A/Prof Ulrich Orda, Ronny Gunnarsson

  54. Chest pain risk assessment in Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians using HEART Score

    Article • Emergency Medicine Australasia, January 2016, Wiley

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  55. Neutrophil–lymphocyte ratio predicts cardiovascular and all-cause mortality in hemodialysis patients

    Article • Renal Failure, November 2015, Taylor & Francis

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  56. Infra-renal abdominal aortic calcification volume does not predict small abdominal aortic aneurysm growth

    Article • Atherosclerosis, November 2015, Elsevier

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  57. Predicting conversion from laparoscopic to open cholecystectomy presented as a probability nomogram based on preoperative patient risk factors

    Article • The American Journal of Surgery, September 2015, Elsevier

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  58. Barriers and enablers of James Cook University Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery graduates pursuing a research career

    Article • Australian Journal of Rural Health, July 2015, Wiley

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  59. Basic body awareness therapy or exercise therapy for the treatment of chronic whiplash associated disorders: a randomized comparative clinical trial

    Article • Disability and Rehabilitation, May 2015, Taylor & Francis

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  60. Factors Associated with Patency Following Angioplasty of Hemodialysis Fistulae

    Article • Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, September 2014, Elsevier

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  61. Interleukin-6 concentrations in the urine and dipstick analyses were related to bacteriuria but not symptoms in the elderly: a cross sectional study of 421 nursing home residents

    Article • BMC Geriatrics, August 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  62. Growth rates of small abdominal aortic aneurysms assessed by computerised tomography – A systematic literature review

    Article • Atherosclerosis, July 2014, Elsevier

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  63. Predictors of Patency after Balloon Angioplasty in Hemodialysis Fistulas: A Systematic Review

    Article • Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, June 2014, Elsevier

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  64. Antimicrobial resistance in urinary pathogens among Swedish nursing home residents remains low: a cross-sectional study comparing antimicrobial resistance from 2003 to 2012

    Article • BMC Geriatrics, March 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  65. The experience of disagreement between students and supervisors in PhD education: a qualitative study

    Article • BMC Medical Education, September 2013, Springer Science + Business Media

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  66. Presenting the improved possibility for staying well might be better than talking about change in risk: Use of the Non-Occurrence Probability Increase (NOPI)

    Article • Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care, July 2013, Taylor & Francis

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  67. Prognostic Factors for Work Ability in Women With Chronic Low Back Pain Consulting Primary Health Care

    Article • Clinical Journal of Pain, July 2013, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  68. A randomized controlled trial comparing two ways of providing evidence-based drug information to GPs

    Article • Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care, March 2013, Taylor & Francis

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  69. Course, risk factors, and prognostic factors in elderly primary care patients with mild depression: A two-year observational study

    Article • Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care, January 2013, Taylor & Francis

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  70. The physician's self-evaluation of the consultation and patient outcome: A longitudinal study

    Article • Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care, January 2013, Taylor & Francis

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  71. In primary health care, never prescribe antibiotics to patients suspected of having an uncomplicated sore throat caused by group A beta-haemolytic streptococci without first confirming the presence of this bacterium

    Article • Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases, July 2012, Taylor & Francis

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  72. Children with Disabilities are Often Misdiagnosed Initially and Children with Neuropsychiatric Disorders are Referred to Adequate Resources 30 Months Later Than Children with Other Disabilities

    Article • Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, July 2012, Springer Science + Business Media

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  73. Prevalence and Characteristics of Widespread Pain in Female Primary Health Care Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain

    Article • Clinical Journal of Pain, January 2012, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  74. GPs' opinions of public and industrial information regarding drugs: a cross-sectional study

    Article • BMC Health Services Research, August 2011, Springer Science + Business Media

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  75. Urine culture doubtful in determining etiology of diffuse symptoms among elderly individuals: a cross-sectional study of 32 nursing homes

    Article • BMC Family Practice, May 2011, Springer Science + Business Media

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  76. Role of gender in sexual behaviours and response to education in sexually transmitted infections in 17-year-old adolescents

    Article • Midwifery, April 2011, Elsevier

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  77. Using patient-centred consultation when screening for depression in elderly patients: A comparative pilot study

    Article • Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care, February 2011, Taylor & Francis

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  78. Patient-centred attitudes among medical students: Gender and work experience in health care make a difference

    Article • Medical Teacher, January 2010, Taylor & Francis

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  79. Cognitive symptoms, cervical range of motion and pain as prognostic factors after whiplash trauma

    Article • Acta Neurologica Scandinavica, December 2009, Wiley

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  80. The effect of massage on immune function and stress in women with breast cancer — A randomized controlled trial

    Article • Autonomic Neuroscience, October 2009, Elsevier

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  81. Evaluation of dipstick analysis among elderly residents to detect bacteriuria: a cross-sectional study in 32 nursing homes

    Article • BMC Geriatrics, July 2009, Springer Science + Business Media

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  82. Prevalence of Depressive Symptoms and Associated Factors in Elderly Primary Care Patients: A Descriptive Study

    Article • The Primary Care Companion to The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, December 2008, Physicians Postgraduate Press, Inc

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  83. Medical students' and facilitators' experiences of an Early Professional Contact course: Active and motivated students, strained facilitators

    Article • BMC Medical Education, December 2008, Springer Science + Business Media

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  84. The effect of massage on cellular immunity, endocrine and psychological factors in women with breast cancer — A randomized controlled clinical trial

    Article • Autonomic Neuroscience, June 2008, Elsevier

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  85. Patients, general practitioners, diseases and health problems in urban general practice: a cross-sectional study on electronic patient records

    Article • Primary Health Care Research & Development, April 2008, Cambridge University Press

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  86. Physician patient questionnaire to assess physician patient agreement at the consultation

    Article • Family Practice, August 2007, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  87. Balancing – an equilibrium act between different positions: An exploratory study on general practitioners’ comprehension of their professional role

    Article • Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care, January 2007, Taylor & Francis

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  88. Lactose intolerance and long-standing pelvic pain after pregnancy: a case control study

    Article • Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica, January 2007, Wiley

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  89. Normal S‐cholesterol indicates unchanged S‐LDL, S‐HDL and S‐triglycerides in patients with previously acceptable blood lipids

    Article • Scandinavian Journal of Clinical and Laboratory Investigation, January 2007, Taylor & Francis

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  90. More illness and less disease? A 20-year perspective on chronic disease and medication

    Article • Scandinavian Journal of Public Health, December 2006, SAGE Publications

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  91. Active Involvement and Intervention in Patients Exposed to Whiplash Trauma in Automobile Crashes Reduces Costs

    Article • Spine, July 2006, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  92. Early Access to Physical Therapy Treatment for Subacute Low Back Pain in Primary Health Care

    Article • Clinical Journal of Pain, July 2006, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  93. Water Aerobics Reduces Sick Leave due to Low Back Pain During Pregnancy

    Article • Journal of Obstetric Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing, July 2006, Elsevier

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  94. Attitudes and feelings towards menstruation and womanhood in girls at menarche

    Article • Acta Paediatrica, June 2006, Wiley

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  95. Fewer accidents and better maintenance with active wheelchair check-ups: a randomized controlled clinical trial

    Article • Clinical Rehabilitation, September 2004, SAGE Publications

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  96. IMPROVING PRE- AND POSTMENARCHEAL 12-YEAR-OLD GIRLS' ATTITUDES TOWARD MENSTRUATION

    Article • Health Care For Women International, August 2004, Taylor & Francis

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  97. What happened to the prescriptions?: A single, short, standardized telephone call may increase compliance

    Article • Family Practice, February 2004, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  98. The Effect of Acupuncture on Allergic Rhinitis: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

    Article • The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, January 2004, World Scientific Pub Co Pte Lt

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  99. Active Intervention in Patients with Whiplash-Associated Disorders Improves Long-Term Prognosis

    Article • Spine, November 2003, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  100. The predictive value of microbiologic diagnostic tests if asymptomatic carriers are present

    Article • Statistics in Medicine, January 2002, Wiley

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  101. An active exercise and posture protocol reduced pain in acute whiplash injuries

    Article • Evidence-Based Medicine, May 2001, BMJ

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  102. Early Intervention in Whiplash-Associated Disorders

    Article • Spine, July 2000, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  103. Cervical thickness of the mandibular alveolar process and skeletal bone mineral density

    Article • Acta Odontologica Scandinavica, January 1999, Taylor & Francis

    Ronny Gunnarsson

  104. The prevalence of potential pathogenic bacteria in nasopharyngeal samples from healthy children and adults

    Article • Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care, January 1998, Taylor & Francis

    Ronny Gunnarsson