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T lymphocytes in Wegener’s granulomatosis
(2000-09-08)
Wegener's granulomatosis (WG) is a systemic necrotizing vasculitis that
affects small and medium size blood vessels. The respiratory tract and
lungs are usually compromised with necrotizing granulomatous formations.
The ...
The association of intelligence with morbidity, mortality and disability pension : epidemiological studies in a cohort of Swedish men
(2015-01-29)
Intelligence measured early in life is associated with various health outcomes later in life, but the mechanisms underlying the associations are not fully known. The overarching aim of the thesis was to increase the ...
Integrated assessment of environmental and human health risks of antibiotic residues and resistance for environmental and health policy
(2021-04-27)
Background: Antibiotic resistance is a global health crisis and a serious threat to progress in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. This requires a One Health response that recognises the link between human and ...
Diabetes and puberty : studies on hormonal factors of importance to the blood glucose control
(2000-11-24)
It is well known that, in children with type 1 diabetes, metabolic control often deteriorates during puberty. Better understanding of the mechanisms that cause deterioration of blood glucose control can lead to improved ...
Reproductive health in adolescent girls with special emphasis on menstrual disorders, bone health, sexuality and social factors
(2009-05-11)
with whole-body dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). The frequency of osteopenia/osteoporosis was 52%; 3 women had osteoporosis. Those with previous secondary amenorrhea had significantly lower BMD in pelvis and lumbar spine than those with previous...
Psychological distress and breast cancer : a bidirectional link
(2022-11-09)
Psychological distress is one of the six vital signs among patients with cancer. An increased risk of psychiatric disorders has also been reported among cancer patients, compared with the general population. On the other ...
Responsive nanostructured materials for bioanalyte detection and triggered antimicrobial therapy
(2022-04-29)
Inorganic nanomaterials are attractive candidates for biomedicine as they can offer increased stability including light, temperature and chemical stability while also offering the benefits of high-throughput synthetic ...
Studies of mRNA transport and localization
(2011-05-17)
During mRNA biogenesis, a subset of newly exported mRNA is assembled into larger RNA granules which are transported to subcellular compartments for localized translation. These mechanisms are critical for asymmetric mRNA ...
Factors affecting attendance at population-based mammography screening
(2002-01-11)
The aim of the studies described in this thesis was to explore factors affecting attendance at outreach mammography screening, and to assess possible associations between socioeconomic factors and breast cancer ...
Do-Not-Attempt-Cardiopulmonary-Resuscitation decisions in the hospital setting
(2021-10-01)
Background: A Do-Not-Attempt-Cardiopulmonary-Resuscitation (DNACPR) order can be placed when CPR is not in accordance with the patient’s will, when CPR is considered not to benefit the patient, or when CPR is very unlikely ...