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Reducing the morbidity of transurethral resection of the prostate based on patient selection, fluid absorption, and blood loss
(2001-10-05)
TURP were investigated. Finasteride reduced the mean surgical blood loss by 223 nil, when the resectate weight was equal to or larger than 18.6 g (the median). Men with bladder outlet obstruction due to a large compared to a small prostate have more...
Role of PfATP6 and pfMRP1 in Plasmodium falciparum resistance to antimalarial drugs
(2009-05-11)
Half of the world's population live at risk for malaria and nearly one million people die from the disease every year. The malaria burden is greatest in children and pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa. As effective ...
Investigating the pathological heart and its regenerative potential
(2018-07-31)
Cardiovascular disease is a leading contributor to mortality the world over, affecting millions of people each year. This, combined with its associated monetary and societal costs, has made the investigation of the etiology ...
Small artery dysfunction : focus on preeclampsia and end-stage renal disease
(2012-04-18)
Background: End-stage renal disease (ESRD) and preeclampsia (PE) are associated with high risk of cardiovascular events and characterized by endothelial dysfunction. Resistance arteries are actively involved in the control ...
Epidemiological studies of vacuum extraction delivery : incidence, risk factors and subsequent childbearing
(2014-11-10)
The aim of this thesis was to bring focus on factors and outcomes associated with vacuum
extraction delivery (VE). Delivery by VE is associated with both maternal risks (such as
obstetric anal sphincter ruptures, postpartum ...
Cognitive deficits in alcohol use disorder : etiology and treatment
(2019-11-04)
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a psychiatric disorder characterized by a loss of control over drinking, tolerance, withdrawal and negative psychological, physical and social consequences due to excessive alcohol consumption. ...