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The natural history of HIV-1 infection and preparations for HIV vaccine trials in Tanzania
(2006-09-08)
of the CD4+ T-lymphocyte counts and percentages among HIV-1 seroprevalents was found to be -21.5 cells/μ1 and -1.3% and among the HIV-1 seroincidents was -22.0 cells/μ1 and -1.5% respectively. The mean duration to a CD4' T lymphocyte level corresponding...
Modulation of natural killer cell and T-cell functions by CD94/NKG2A receptors
(2006-08-21)
Natural Killer (NK) cells constitute a subset of lymphocytes capable of cytokine production and/or cellular cytotoxicity. Although NK cells can be activated experimentally by a multitude of agents, the in vivo mechanisms ...
Chemoattractants as causative agents, biomarkers and therapeutic targets in vascular pathology
(2006-09-22)
Atherosclerosis and restenosis are driven by chronic immune response in the vascular wall. This involves cell migration into and within the vessel wall, cell proliferation as well as accumulation of lipids in the vessel ...
Psychosocial risk factors in women with coronary heart disease : stress, social support and a behavioral intervention
(2005-09-16)
Background: Studies have shown that psychosocial factors such as stress at work and from marriage as well as lack of social support and depression may influence recovery following an acute coronary event. Rehabilitation ...
Surgical treatment of left main coronary artery stenosis
(2006-04-28)
.4-4.8) and mortality at ten years (relative risk 1.5, 95%CI 1. 1 - 2.0) was higher in patients with high-grade stenosis than in those without LMCA stenosis.
The proportion of patients with LMCA stenosis of all CABG patients increased from 7% during the 1970s to 26...
Aspects of hepatoduodenal trauma and fluid therapy in hemorrhagic shock
(2006-05-26)
incidence of liver injuries in the studied population (2.95/100,000). The hazard of liver injury in the County was calculated to be 0.003% per annum. Grade II and III injuries prevail. Nonoperative management was applied in 54% of patients. Only simple...
Study of serotonin, innervation and sensory neuropeptides in allergic contact dermatitis
(2005-08-17)
In a murine model of contact allergy, 24 h after challenge with antigen, increased axonal growth using an antibody to growth-associated protein-43 (GAP-43) was seen in the epidermis and dermis of eczematous skin. Protein ...
Posterior capsule opacification and postoperative endophthalmitis following cataract surgery : predictive and protective factors
(2005-04-01)
Modem cataract surgery with implantation of an intraocular lens (IOL) is an increasingly safe and successful procedure, though complications still occur. This thesis addresses the most common complication, posterior capsule ...
Health related lifestyle habits of Swedish schoolchildren : studies on knowledge, conception and behaviour
(2006-05-26)
Aim: The overall aim of this thesis was to evaluate the effects of the health education programme "An adventure with Pelle Pump". Further the aim was to provide knowledge of importance for the development of future programmes ...
Platelets and eosinophils in lung tissue remodelling
(2006-08-25)
Tissue injury and inflammation followed by effective repair restores normal function, but defective repair with associated tissue remodelling and fibrosis can lead to loss of organ function. Thus, interactions between ...