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Studies on nitric oxide in autonomic neurotransmission
(1998-04-08)
The aim of the present thesis was to study nitric oxide (NO) as a mediator in autonomic neurotransmission in the enteric nervous system, including studies on the mechanism for neuronal release of NO, as well as the effects ...
Rare complications in cancer surgery
(2023-04-28)
Background: Curative cancer surgery aims to reduce mortality and morbidity related symptoms caused by the cancer. The surgery is often done at a time when the patient is presenting lesser or no symptoms and at a time when ...
Cardiovascular development of the preterm infant
(2016-09-16)
The numbers of preterm births and cardiovascular deaths are increasing in most countries. The causes of both developments are multiple and apparently not related to each other. However, preterm birth might provide an ...
Hemodynamics, echocardiography, and biomarkers in different heart failure phenotypes
(2020-02-12)
in cardiac output (+9.8 ± 21.6%; P = 0.026) and decrease in N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (-28.1 ± 16.3%, P < 0.001), estimated total peripheral resistance (-16.9 ± 18.3%, P = 0.004), and mean arterial pressure (-5.9 ± 8.2%, P = 0...
Intimate partner violence among women of reproductive age in Nigeria : magnitude, nature and consequences for reproductive health
(2011-01-05)
Background: Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) against women is now recognised as a problem of global magnitude, owing to its detrimental consequences on the health, social and economic welfare of women and their children. ...
Urinary thymine dimer as a biomarker of exposure to ultraviolet radiation
(2013-03-27)
Exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) is associated with all three major forms of skin cancer; squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and cutaneous malignant melanoma (CMM). Different exposure patterns ...
Studies on ribonucleotide reductase, a target for anticancer therapy, with focus on electron donor aspects : thioredoxin and glutaredoxin systems
(2009-03-27)
Faithful replication of DNA and its repair are fundamental processes in
all living cells which utilize deoxyribonucleotides as DNA building
blocks. Ribonucleotide reductase (RNR) is the essential enzyme for de
novo ...
A study of incidence, causative factors, symptoms, and prognosis in epilepsy with onset in the first two years of life
(2022-05-19)
Background: The motivation to start this thesis work came from the meetings with infants just having presented with epileptic seizures and from speaking to their parents. I found two issues to be particularly urgent. The ...
Effects of physical training on physical performance in frail elderly people
(2007-10-12)
Aging is often accompanied by decreased muscle strength, aerobic capacity and balance, which can lead to impaired physical performance. Epidemiological data have demonstrated that low levels of physical activity are strongly ...
Mood disorders and consequences of pharmacological treatment
(2015-11-05)
Mental health issues are medical problems getting increased attention
throughout the world, and depression, only one among several types of
mental illnesses, are currently reported as the second leading cause of
disability ...