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Testosterone treatment in women : aspects on sexuality, well-being and metabolism
(2004-11-05)
The expected postmenopausal lifetime of women in the western world is
about 30 years. Hormones, such as estrogen and progestogen, may affect
the quality of postmenopausal life and have been well studied. Androgens
act ...
Structural and functional studies of microsomal glutathione transferase 1
(2005-05-13)
Proteins in Eicosanoid and Glutathione Metabolism ~PEG) together with the two other microsomal glutathione transferases 2 and 3, microsomal prostaglandin E synthase 1 (MPGES1), leukotriene C4 synthase and 5-lipoxygenase activating protein.
This thesis...
The risk of second primary lung carcinoma in breast cancer patients
(2006-02-03)
rates were 89% and 93% for next-of-kin and living patients respectively. When information about overall smoking history from patient records and next-ofkin was compared, an almost perfect agreement was found (kappa=0.83), and similar result was found...
The family triad : the interaction between the child, its mother, and father from birth to the age of 4 years old
(2006-10-06)
The aim of this thesis was to describe how early triadic interaction between the newborn child and its mother and father begins, develops, and matures over the child's first 4 years of life. Systemic family theory and developmental theory...
Tobacco smoking and periodontal health in a Saudi Arabian population
(2005-09-23)
of periodontal bone loss of more than 30% of the root length was 3.5-fold and 4.3-fold elevated in water pipe and cigarette smokers, respectively, compared to non-smokers (p < 0.01). The relative risk associated with heavy smoking was 7.5-fold elevated in water...
Patient-orientated aspects of the postoperative course after hernia surgery
(2006-09-01)
. The aim of this study is to test its validity and reliability. The validity is tested in 100 patients filling in the IPQ and Brief Pain Inventory 1 and 4 weeks after the operation for a unilateral groin hernia. Reliability and internal consistency...
Surgical treatment of patients with displaced femoral neck fractures : aspects on outcome and selection criteria
(2006-11-17)
The optimal treatment for elderly patients with femoral neck fractures, i.e. internal fixation (IF), hemiarthroplasty (HA) or total hip replacement (THR), should be based on the individual patient's age, functional demands ...
Inflammatory status in adolescents : the impact of health determinants such as overweight and fitness
(2006-03-07)
status. Studied parameters were: detailed anthropometry, fitness and for the evaluation of inflammatory status, serum acute phase proteins (C-reactive protein, ceruloplasmin and complement factors C3 and C4), as well as in vitro production of interleukin...
On neck load among helicopter pilots : effects of head worn equipment, whole body vibration and neck position
(2005-09-13)
increased by about 0.5-1 % MVE as a function of vibration at frequencies around 4-5 Hz, with the higher levels when the neck was flexed. Muscle activity was also affected by vibration magnitude, where lower-neck-muscle and trapezius activity increased...
Patellar tendinopathy : on evaluation methods and rehabilitation techniques
(2006-10-27)
Background: Patellar tendinopathy is an increasingly common overuse and degenerative injury for recreational and elite athletes. The management of this injury is often difficult and frustrating and the treatment may take ...