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Studies on lipoprotein metabolism and atherogenesis
(2009-03-27)
Atherosclerosis is the primary cause of cardiovascular events such as angina pectoris and myocardial infarction, which together with stroke are responsible for around 50% of all deaths in the United States and Europe. ...
Clinical and molecular genetic characterization of congenital malformations
(2015-04-09)
Congenital malformations are important causes of perinatal mortality and morbidity, and around 4% of children are diagnosed with a malformation during their first year of life. Despite improved surgical treatment, several ...
Stereotactic body radiation therapy of lung tumours : clinical and dosimetric aspects
(2016-08-29)
The general aim of this thesis was to increase the knowledge regarding some clinical and methodological aspects, relevant in view of toxicity as well as tumour control, in stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) of lung ...
Rethinking the artificial urinary sphincter : from current knowledge to the development of a new smart device
(2022-05-13)
Background: Urinary incontinence (UI) plagues millions of women and men worldwide, leading to social stigma, low self-esteem, poor quality of life, and affects their loved ones. In women, frequent causes include childbirth, ...
Community case management of malaria and pneumonia in children : exploring use of diagnostics by community health workers in Uganda
(2012-01-27)
Background: Malaria and pneumonia are leading causes of under-five mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa. WHO/UNICEF recommend integrated community malaria and pneumonia care in situations where febrile children also have cough ...
Hyperinflammation in critically ill
(2021-11-11)
Background: A wide spectrum of inflammatory responses, with overlapping characteristics, is encountered in critically ill patients in intensive care. At one extreme, critically ill patients may develop the potentially fatal ...