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Glucocorticoid administration : studies on weight regulation and metabolic implications
(2003-09-05)
Long-term treatment with glucocorticoids induces weight gain and increased risk to develop obesity-related metabolic complications like insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Glucocorticoids have ...
Preservation of fertility through cryopreservation and in vitro maturation of human ovarian follicles and oocytes
(2003-10-31)
One of the most rapidly expanding fields in assisted reproduction is the preservation of fertility for young women at risk of premature ovarian failure. This may be caused by cytotoxic therapy or other reasons. Cryopreservation ...
Studies on global regulators involved in virulence gene expression in Staphylococcus aureus
(2003-05-16)
Staphylococcus aureus is a leading cause of skin, soft tissue, respiratory and endovascular diseases. Staphylococcal pathogenicity depends on the coordinated action of at least 40 different virulence factors, including ...
Arthroplasty in patients with femoral neck fractures
(2011-05-03)
L after one year, but with a significantly higher incidence of acetabular erosion in the unipolar HA group. In a cohort study, 713 consecutive hips in a series of 698 patients having undergone a primary THA (n = 311) for a displaced femoral neck fracture...
Adaptation to ischemia with special emphasis on nitric oxide
(2001-08-31)
Nitric oxide (NO) may play an essential role for maintenance of cardiac function and perfusion. Endothelial dysfunction of atherosclerotic vessels may aggravate cardiac ischemia/reperfusion injury. Adaptation to ischemia ...
Radiologic diagnosis of appendicitis in children
(2004-04-23)
Suspected appendicitis is the most common cause of emergency abdominal surgery in children. Because of the often atypical clinical findings, the diagnosis of appendicitis is difficult and may be delayed. Perforation has ...
Neuromuscular performance and balance during the menstrual cycle and the influence of premenstrual symptoms
(2004-08-20)
Several studies have demonstrated a higher incidence of sports related knee injuries among female athletes compared to their male counterparts regardless of exposure time and activity level. Different intrinsic and extrinsic ...
Indoor environment and recurrent wheezing in young children
(2003-02-21)
Recurrent wheezing is one of the most common causes of morbidity and hospitalisation among infants and young children in many westernised countries. Respiratory infections and exposure to tobacco smoke have been identified ...
Cataract from ultraviolet radiation
(2001-11-09)
Cataract is the major cause of low vision and blindness in the world.
Epidemiological and experimental studies link cataract to (solar)
ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure. Current safety limits of UVR
exposure are based ...
On prognostic and treatment predictive factors in early stage breast cancer
(2002-05-03)
Breast cancer is the most common malignant tumor in Swedish women and the incidence is increasing with 1-2% per year in the Stockholm area. A subgroup of patients is women diagnosed with primary inoperable disease. This ...