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Chemoattractants as causative agents, biomarkers and therapeutic targets in vascular pathology
(2006-09-22)
-PSOX, which mediates uptake of oxidized low-density lipoprotein (oxLDL) by cells. We detected abundant CXCL16/SR-PSOX and CXCR6 expression in atherosclerotic lesions from human subjects and apolipoprotein-Edeficient (ApoE-/-) mice. In monocytes, CXCL16/SR...
Glutathione during stress in man
(2006-05-12)
such as detoxification and metabolism of xenobiotics and counteracts the effects of radiation [6]. In septic patients, glutathione concentration is decreased in erythrocytes and in skeletal muscle by approximately 40 % within the first 24 hours after admission to the ICU...
Foregut motility disorders : a clinical and experimental study
(2004-08-13)
Objective: To investigate some clinical aspects and treatment modalities
of foregut motility disorders and to experimentally explore some
mechanisms involved. Special emphasis has been put on elucidating and
evaluating ...
Endothelin and the regulation of peripheral and uteroplacental vascular tone during pregnancy
(2004-11-26)
The mechanism behind the vascular adaptation during pregnancy is poorly understood. The fall in peripheral resistance, particularly in the uterine vasculature, is crucial for sufficient increase in uteroplacental blood ...
Estrogen effects on different neurotransmitters in rat hippocampus : implications for cognitive function
(2004-11-12)
The past decade has witnessed a growing interest in estrogens and their
activity in the central nervous system, which extends beyond the
reproductive functions. Estrogen is known to interact with different
neurotransmitter ...
Diastolic heart function in hypertension-induced left ventricular hypertrophy
(2006-09-15)
Hypertensive left ventricular (LV) hypertrophy is an independent strong risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. An abnormal diastolic relaxation in the absence of systolic impairment is often seen in patients ...
Paediatric nursing and parenthood : studies of early discharge of preterm infants, mothers’ satisfaction with CHC (child health clinic) care, and risk factors for parenting stress
(2005-05-13)
a lower rate of respiratory infections in the EDG (6 infants vs. 16 in CG; p=0.02). Hospital admissions and visits to the out-patient clinic did not differ between the two groups during the infant’s first 12 months, and breastfeeding rates were...
Nutritional and functional effects of energy-dense food in the frail elderly
(2004-10-01)
comparable wards, using a cross-over design (I). The patients were either served ordinary food (1670 kcal/day) or energy-dense food (2520 kcal/day) over a 6 weeks period. In study II, effects of energydense food were evaluated in nursing home residents. A...
Human experimental pain models : methodological and analgesic studies
(2005-05-13)
Pain is an important clinical issue with great impact on society and individuals' well being. It is well established that sensory abnormalities induced by tissue trauma and inflammation are clinically important in various ...
Liver transplantation and the role of adjuvant therapy for advanced primary liver tumours
(2005-11-11)
Liver transplantation (LT) for unresectable locally advanced primary liver tumours (aPLT) is associated with an inferior survival compared to other established indications. As organ shortage in most regions is the major ...