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Viral zoonoses in Estonia : hantaviruses and tick-borne encephalitis virus : identification, prevalence, serological and genetic relationships
(2006-02-15)
Hantaviruses and tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV) cause serious human infections. Hantaviruses are transmitted to humans by wild rodents and cause hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) and hantavirus pulmonary ...
The Minnesota model treatment for substance dependence : program evaluation in a Swedish setting
(2006-11-10)
The Minnesota model treatment for substance dependence is a group-based psychosocial intervention program that rests on the principles and twelve-step program of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). The model was introduced to Sweden ...
The role of incretin peptides and ghrelin in upper gut motility and metabolic control
(2006-11-24)
Metabolic control is essential for the individual and is strictly regulated via a wide range of factors. One important mechanism in maintaining an adequate blood sugar level is the regulation of insulin release and gastric ...
The role of Nkx proteins neuronal and glial specification
(2004-11-12)
, assigning both redundant and specific roles for these proteins in neuronal specification. A reduction in Nkx6 activity further permits V0 interneurons to be generated from progenitors that lack HD proteins normally required for their generation, providing...
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 ...
Studies on the mechanism of regulation of bile acid synthesis in humans with some aspects on genetic factors
(2005-10-28)
In the present investigation we studied human bile acid synthesis and its regulation both in vivo and in vitro and also evaluated a possible influence of polymorphisms in the CYP7A1 and CYP8B1 genes on bile acid synthesis ...
Experimental therapeutic angiogenesis after myocardial infarction : efficacy of different angiogenic factors and delivery methods
(2006-03-17)
Angiogenesis, the stimulation of vessel growth, is a promising therapy in ischemic heart disease. A wealth of evidence has shown that several growth factors can induce neovascularization in ischemic models. However, the ...
New techniques in liver surgery
(2006-01-20)
The development of liver surgery has a long history and through the years, much knowledge has been gathered concerning various aspects of the liver. The exploration and understanding of liver anatomy and liver regeneration ...
Expression and regulation of MMP-1 and MMP-3 in human gingival fibroblasts
(2005-11-11)
Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a group of proteolytic enzymes collectively responsible for the metabolism of extra cellular matrix components. Disturbance of the physiological balance between MMPs and their endogenous ...
Advanced radiological imaging in patients treated with Extracorporeal Memebrane Oxygenation
(2006-11-17)
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is the use of a modified heart-lung machine to support life during severe acute cardiac and/or respiratory failure. Patients on ECMO are at high risk for complications due to the ...