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Predictors and consequences of loss of a child : nationalwide epidemiological studies from Sweden
(2006-11-24)
In four different studies, we investigate loss of a child and aspects of care that influence mental health in bereaved parents. An underlying goal of these studies was to identify risk factors that can be influenced by ...
Studies on 15-lipoxygenase in dendritic cells and leukotriene receptors in Hodgkin lymphoma
(2006-12-19)
LTs), to tumor cell growth and function in this disease entity. Two HL cell lines, L1236 and KMH2, were shown to express functional CysLT1 receptors, responding with a robust calcium signal upon challenge with LTD4. Incubation of L1236 cells with LTD4 not only...
Caesarean section on maternal request : personality, fear of childbirth and signs of depression among first-time mothers
(2007-05-15)
Aim: The overall aim of this thesis was to study healthy first-time mothers
requesting and undergoing an elective caesarean section (CS) and to
compare these to healthy first-time mothers planning a vaginal delivery.
The ...
Ultraviolet radiation cataract development and ascorbate supplementation
(2008-05-15)
Background: Cataract is the major cause of blindness in the world, and
long-term solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) is a major risk factor. The
pathogenesis of UVRinduced cataract is studied in various animal models
and ...
Human serum transferrin glycosylation pattern : population differences, analytical methodology and application as a biomarker for testing of alcohol abuse and CDG
(2007-11-16)
Alcohol use and abuse is a major social and economic problem in many
societies. Carbohydrate-deficient transferrin (CDT) is a widely used and
highly specific biochemical alcohol marker of prolonged alcohol abuse.
Increased ...
Hypnosis monitoring during general anaesthesia : with focus on awareness
(2007-11-09)
An objective measure of the hypnotic component of general anaesthesia
has been sought for decades. The electroencephalogram (EEG) was early recognized as a possible useful
intraoperative monitor when the effects of ...
Eating habits among adolescents and their mothers : Stockholm Weight Development Study (SWEDES)
(2008-04-04)
The aims of this thesis were threefold. Firstly, to explore the possibility to improve the quality of dietary data and to identify under- and overreporters of energy intake. Secondly, to investigate the eating habits of ...
Cardiorespiratory fitness and cardiovascular disease risk factors in children and adolescents
(2007-03-09)
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) events occur most frequently during or after the fifth decade of life, however, there is evidence indicating that the precursors of CVD has its origin already in the first or second decade of ...
Cardiorespiratory fitness and cardiovascular disease risk factors in children and adolescents
(2007-03-09)
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) events occur most frequently during or after the fifth decade of life, however, there is evidence indicating that the precursors of CVD has its origin already in the first or second decade of ...
Strategies to improve macroencapsulated islet graft survival
(2007-10-05)
the effects of exendin-4 treatment on
the metabolic outcome after islet transplantation. Exendin-4 inhibits
islet apoptosis, stimulates islet differentiation and regeneration and
has beneficial effects on peripheral tissues. We found that exendin-4
treatment...