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The role of galanin in chronic pain mechanisms
(2002-11-29)
The general aim of these studies is to further elucidate the role of
galanin in pain mechanisms. We have utilized normal and genetically
modified animals and a variety of techniques. In order to use genetically
modified ...
Immunological studies of adenoids in children : relation to atopy
(2003-10-03)
The nasopharyngeal tonsil or adenoids is in constant interaction with our environment with every breath we take. This organ, rich in B cells, contains all the immunocompetent cells necessary for an interaction with T cells, ...
An epidemiologic study of epithelial ovarian malignancies : with a focus on hormone-related factors
(2003-01-03)
, and menopausal symptoms. The OR of serous BOT for the highest compared with the lowest BMI category was 6.47 (95% Cl 3.09-13.5). We suggest that hormonal situations where estrogens are not counteracted by progestins may increase the risk of serous BOT....
Shock wave effects on the vascular endothelium
(2002-05-24)
A shock wave is a pressure wave with high amplitude and a velocity above sound. Man is exposed to shock waves (SWs) in connection with trauma, e.g. explosions and high-energy missiles and medical treatments such as ...
Tissue destruction in arthritis : experimental studies
(2003-11-14)
Destruction of joint cartilage and bone is one of the most serious consequences of chronic arthritis. Clinically, the standard assessment of joint destruction is performed by radiography. The sensitivity of radiographic ...
Studies on human polyomavirus infection in immunosuppressed patients with polyoma related tumors
(2001-09-21)
Polyomaviruses are potentially oncogenic viruses, found in humans, in other mammals and in birds all over the world. The polyomaviruses that have been observed in humans are BK virus (BKV) and JC virus (JCV) as well as the ...
Minimally invasive hernia surgery
(2003-04-25)
Minimally invasive laparoscopic and open tension-free techniques have been evolved during the 1990's. Different laparoscopic techniques have been used, where the totally extraperitoneal hernioplasty (TEP) is a technically ...
Diagnostic evaluation of fetal death with special reference to intrauterine infections
(2002-05-10)
-99 according to an extensive investigational protocol. A presumptive explanation of the stillbirth was established in 91% of the cases. The most common factors associated with intrauterine fetal death could be identified as infections (24%), placental...
Hepatitis C virus kinetics during antiviral treatment
(2004-03-05)
It is estimated that 170 million individuals have chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, whereof 20-30% will develop end stage liver disease within 20-30 years. Antiviral therapy can stop this deterioration and clear ...
Hepatitis C in chronic kidney disease and kidney transplantation : with special reference to epidemiology and treatment
(2003-10-31)
was used in 6 HCV infected dialysis patients in study and in 7 patients with renal insufficiency with HCV-related renal disease in study. The method enabled clinical use of ribavirin in combination with interferon-alpha in these patients with fair...