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Characterization of toxicological effects of a novel in vivo benzo[a]pyrene metabolite in colonic cells
(2004-09-01)
Cancer of the colon and rectum is the third most common cancer form in the world. Where the majority of cases fall into the category of sporadic colorectal cancer (CRC), lifestyle and diet have been found to be important ...
Patch clamp and calcium studies on human colonic mucosal cells
(2004-10-15)
Background: The main function of the large intestine is to fine-tune electrolyte and water balance. This is achieved through the consorted action of ion channels, transporters and pumps. Failures of this system can lead ...
Synthetic studies of marine indole alkaloids and related systems
(2005-11-25)
coupling with 6-bromotryptophan methyl ester, as in the case of 8,9-dihydrobarettin, or as a phosphonate derivative in a Homer-Wadsworth-Emmons reaction with 6-bromoindole-3carboxaldehyde, as in the key step in the synthesis of barettin. Both barettin and 8...
Atrial fibrillation : clinical presentation and prevention of recurrences
(2006-05-23)
, and the ECG showed SR in 222 patients (62%). In 130 patients who perceived SR the ECG showed SR, κ=0.34, fair agreement. Thirty-eight patients perceived AF in agreement with AF found on their ECG, κ=0.13, poor agreement. There was a strong association between...
Transoesophageal and transthoracic recordings of mitral annulus motion
(2006-02-03)
Maximal systolic and diastolic velocities recorded from four sites of the mitral annulus motion (MAM) reflect left ventricular (LV) performance. This thesis focus on factors influencing M-mode derived velocities in healthy ...
Tobacco smoking and periodontal health in a Saudi Arabian population
(2005-09-23)
Background & Aim: Tobacco smoking exerts a harmful effect on the periodontal tissues manifested by periodontal pockets, attachment loss and periodontal bone loss. Current evidences on the effects of tobacco on periodontal ...
Gastroesophageal reflux disease in adults : the Kalixanda study : a population-based endoscopic study
(2006-12-21)
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common burden on health care
resources in the Western world and deteriorates the health-related
quality of life of those affected, but its manifestations in the general
population ...
Cytokine profiles, infections and IgE sensitisation in childhood
(2006-05-12)
of age. lgE sensitisation (24%) was statistically significantly less prevalent at 2 years of age among infants who were seropositive against Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), (ORadj = 0.34; 95% Cl 0.14 - 0.86). Seropositivity against both cytomegalovirus (CMV...
Clinical and economic features of categories of patients in defined populations
(2005-11-18)
This thesis addresses the use of information from health care registers on an individual level, making it possible to elucidate the morbidity and comorbidity patterns in defined populations, and to allocate resources in ...
Ribavirin : dose and concentration in treatment of chronic hepatitis C infected patients
(2005-04-29)
Chronic hepatitis C infection is a global health problem with 170 million patients infected. Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a leading cause of end stage liver disease. Current antiviral treatment options available ...