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Molecular dynamics simulations of RNA bulges, loops and base flipping
(2008-01-11)
RNA molecules have several important functions in a cell. They carry the genetic information from DNA to protein, act as catalysts and regulate gene expression. Both DNA and RNA consist of nucleotides, DNA molecules are ...
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 ...
Testosterone and the postmenopausal breast : aspects on cell proliferation and mammographic density
(2008-04-04)
The breast is a target organ for sex steroids, and hormonal treatments
have been associated with a risk of breast cancer. There is increasing
interest in androgen treatment for postmenopausal women. Testosterone has
been ...
Host-pathogen interactions in severe group A streptococcal infections
(2007-12-28)
Streptococcus pyogenes, also called group A Streptococcus (GAS), is an important human pathogen ranked number 9 on the list of global killer pathogens. It causes a wide spectrum of disease, including uncomplicated superficial ...
Low back pain among industrial workers : occupational health studies on prevalence, incidence, and associations with work and lifestyle in I.R. Iran
(2007-02-23)
This thesis presents the results from a prospective industrial population
cohort study on epidemiology and risk factors for low back pain (LBP) in
Iran. The four papers in the thesis were based on a cross-sectional
survey ...
Physical activity and health perception in inflammatory joint disease : a physiotherapy perspective
(2008-02-15)
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are
inflammatory joint diseases, both leading to disability and reduced
health. Physical activity is a powerful health measure and
physiotherapists have an ...
Swedish moist snuff and the risk of cardiovascular diseases
(2007-10-19)
The snuff consumption in Sweden has increased substantially during recent
decades and today more than every fifth male adult uses snuff daily.
However, the evidence on health effects from long-term use of snuff is
limited, ...
Hyperthyroidism : incidence and long term quality-of-life
(2008-03-07)
Hyperthyroidism is a common disorder which in general affects
approximately 2 % of women and 0.2 % of men. There are three main types
of hyperthyroidism, caused by increased thyroid hormone production:
Graves disease, ...
Long-term cardiovascular follow-up after preterm birth
(2008-05-02)
Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. A large number of studies show that the risk of cardiovascular disease is increased in people born with low birth weight. The aim of this ...
Changes in human uterine innervation in term pregnancy and labor occurence and roles of neurotrophins and TRPV1
(2008-03-14)
Objective: Cervical ripening, is a prerequisite for successful labor,
which is often very painful and involves an inflammatory reaction.
However, little is presently known con-cerning nerve-related changes in
the human ...