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Streptococcus pyogenes infections and toxic shock syndrome : molecular epidemiology and immunotherapy
(2006-03-08)
Streptococcus pyogenes, also known as group A streptococcus (GAS), is an important human pathogen causing a wide variety of diseases. One of the most severe diseases is streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS), which is ...
Assessment of anti-diabetic effect of Vietnamese herbal drugs
(2005-11-18)
The prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus is increasing in Vietnam as well as in other developing countries (China, Indian subcontinent, and Africa). Searching for hypoglycemic agents with origin from domestic herbals was ...
Sarcopenia
(2005-11-21)
Sarcopenia (Greek; sarcos: flesh, and penia: poverty) is the pronounced muscle loss that affects the aging population. Sareopenia of the leg muscles results in loss of independence and increased morbidity in the elderly. ...
Quality of life in patients with malignant blood disorders : a clinical and methodological study
(2002-10-25)
The overall aim of this thesis was to evaluate and, improve measurements of, health-related quality of life (HRQL) in patients with malignant blood disorders. Patients undergoing autologous stem cell transplantation (SCT), ...
Abnormal coagulation and platelet function in patients with severe traumatic brain injury
(2016-03-22)
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is associated with a high mortality and severe long-term morbidity in
survivors. TBI often affects previously healthy young persons, and represents one of the most
common causes of death among ...
Psychoprophylaxis : antenatal preparation and actual use during labour
(2010-10-22)
The aim of this thesis was to study the effects of a model of antenatal education, focusing on natural childbirth preparation by including psychoprophylaxis, breathing and relaxation techniques to cope with labour pain, ...
Characterization of malignant pleural mesothelioma : possibilities for an individualized therapeutic arsenal
(2014-01-28)
Less than 50% of malignant mesothelioma patients respond to standard chemotherapy treatment and there is a great need to identify these patients, and find their best treatment options. The aim of this thesis was to increase ...
Studies on myeloid cell functions in periodontitis
(2020-08-05)
Periodontitis (PD) is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by destruction of the tooth supporting tissues; gingiva, periodontal ligament, and alveolar bone. Myeloid cells, including monocytes and macrophages, play ...
Definition of immunoglobulin germline genes by next generation sequencing for studies of antigen-specific B cell responses
(2019-11-21)
Immunoglobulins play a critical role in the adaptive immune system, existing as cell surface-expressed B cell receptors and secreted antibodies. Circulating antibodies are the main correlate of protective immunity for most ...
Occupational skin exposure to cobalt : origin and fate
(2018-05-25)
Exposure to cobalt is not without risk. Besides adverse health effects on the respiratory system, cobalt is one of the most important sensitising metals with a contact allergy prevalence of 2.2% in the general population. ...