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Pharyngeal function, airway protection and anesthetic agents
(2002-04-17)
-of-four (TOF) ratios of 0.60 - 0.80, followed by spontaneous recovery. A four- to five-fold increase in the incidence of pharyngeal dysfunction with impaired airway protection and bolus penetrating to the laryngeal inlet was revealed during partial...
Drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis in Estonia
(2003-01-31)
of TB among health care workers (HCW) in Estonia was 1.5 to 3 times higher (mean 91/100 000/year) than in the general population. In a chest hospital the incidence was 30 to 90 times higher. The highest rate was observed among physicians. In addition...
Body function and activity after acute stroke : physiotherapy perspectives
(2004-04-02)
in all patients. Small, but systematic changes (p<0.05) were
seen between days 5 and 10 after stroke for most functions and
activities. Of all 875 assessments registered 5 days after stroke, 72%
remained unchanged by day 10, while 24% improved and 4...
New evidence on germ-cell testicular cancer aetiology
(2004-01-09)
Testicular cancer has been increasing in incidence for at least 50 years in many populations, but its etiology remains elusive. We investigated several prenatal and postnatal factors in association with germ-cell testicular ...
Krävande beteenden i samband med demens : förekomst och olika förhållningssätt
(2004-05-21)
This thesis based on five studies conducted within community care sought
to I) study demanding symptoms and behaviour in persons > 65 years in
home care or sheltered housing and work load from a staff perspective
over ...
Modeling of multi-step oral carcinogenesis in vitro : assessment of growth, differentiation and apoptosis markers
(2003-02-07)
Human oral mucosa, especially the buccal epithelium, is worldwide a common site for cancer. Cancer development frequently results in inactivation of tumor suppressor p53, a central regulator of growth and programmed cell ...
Exploratory clinical development of ropivacaine, a local anaesthetic, in ulcerative colitis
(2003-04-18)
The aims of this thesis were to explore the clinical pharmacology of ropivacaine gel as a potential new rectal therapy for ulcerative colitis (UC). The studies included pharmacokinetics, tolerability, preliminary efficacy ...
Cat allergen exposure at school : evaluation of sampling methods and allergen avoidance strategies
(2004-05-14)
Cat allergy is the most common allergy among school children in Sweden.
Cat allergen is ubiquitous in school premises and other public places and
this indirect exposure to cat may induce symptoms among cat sensitized
children ...
Carbon dioxide de-airing in cardiac surgery
(2004-01-09)
.65% remaining air), while the 2.5mm and 6.35mm open-ended tube were much less efficient with >=82% and >19.5% remaining air, respectively, at 2.5-10 I/min C02 flows (p<0.001). When using the gas-diffuser, an open pleural cavity prolonged the time needed...
Local anesthesia for pain relief after surgery
(2001-11-16)
Postoperative pain is a common problem in spite of increased awareness
among patients and healthcare professionals. The prevailing practice is
still to administer opiates, which have a good painrelieving potential
but ...