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Inflammation modulating effects of prostaglandins and omega-3 fatty acids
(2009-10-23)
Omega-(omega6) and omega-3 fatty acids (FA) and their metabolites (eikosanoids, such as prostaglandins, PG) are important modulators of immune and inflammatory responses in various ways. The aim of this thesis was to assess ...
Objective quantification and analysis of eating behaviour associated with obesity development : from lab to real-life
(2018-10-18)
Introduction: The last four decades have seen a marked increase in childhood and adult obesity prevalence, attributed to an “obesogenic” environment. Several genetical, environmental and behavioural factors have been ...
Suicide in the family : towards improved care of bereaved parents and siblings
(2015-04-22)
Background: Losing a child to suicide is an overwhelming experience, which increases the risk for
negative health outcomes in the bereaved parents and siblings, such as long-term psychiatric
morbidity and increased risk ...
Strategies for modulation of dendritic cell responses
(2012-05-10)
With increased knowledge in dendritic cell (DC) biology, innate immune receptors and their ligands, and the shaping of adaptive responses, refined approaches to modulate our immune system are today emerging as treatment ...
ADHD, epilepsy, and related childhood psychopathology : understanding shared genetic risk, developmental trajectories, and pharmacological treatment safety
(2018-03-29)
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder, affecting 5-7% of children and 2.5-5% of adults worldwide. The disorder is characterized by excessive and age-inappropriate symptoms ...