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Imaging vision : functional mapping of intermediate visual processes in man
(2001-11-15)
The human visual system is highly adept at recognizing objects
independent of changes in viewing conditions, such as viewpoint,
illumination, and partial occlusions by other objects in the visual
environment. This ...
Screening for diabetic retinopathy : aspects of photographic methods
(2005-10-14)
Diabetic retinopathy (DRP) is a major cause of acquired blindness and visual impairment among people of working age as well as those aged 65 years or more. About 3-4% of the population has diabetes mellitus, 35-65% of the ...
Different types of γ-secretes complexes and their effect on substrate processing
(2012-11-16)
The γ-secretase complex is a transmembrane aspartyl protease that generates the Alzheimer disease (AD) related amyloid β-peptide (Aβ) from the amyloid precursor protein (APP). The γ-secretase complex cleaves APP at two ...
Outcome after surgery for isthmic spondylolisthesis and degenerative disc disease
(2019-01-17)
Individuals with isthmic spondylolisthesis and lumbar degenerative disc disease may have low back and leg pain. Those with persistent symptoms non-responsive to conservative treatment are sometimes treated surgically. ...
Epigenic regulation and posttranslational modification of human cytochrome P450s : focus on CYP2W1, CYP1A2 and CYP2C18
(2008-11-21)
The cytochrome P450 superfamily represents a very important group of
enzymes that are responsible for the metabolism of drugs as well as of
endogenous compounds. Many P450s are genetically polymorphic causing
important ...
Studies on pericytes in health and disease
(2010-05-21)
Pericytes are the perivascular mural cells of microvessels. They are intimately associated with endothelial cells and communicate with them via direct physical contact or through paracrine signaling pathways. These ...
Walking, orthoses and health-related quality of life in children with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita
(2016-01-07)
Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC) describes the presence of multiple joint contractures at birth. Muscle weakness is often associated with the joint contractures, and orthoses are often used to enable or facilitate ...
Epidemiological studies of suicide in patients with psychiatric illness
(2010-10-28)
A link between suicide and psychiatric illness is well recognized. However, knowledge is limited as to what characterizes suicide in different mental disorders. The overall aim of the work described in this thesis was to ...
Studies on emergence and spread of antibiotic resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae
(2010-10-22)
Streptococcus pneumoniae is one of the major contributors to mortality and morbidity around the world. It causes a wide variety of diseases ranging from uncomplicated respiratory infections to life-threatening invasive ...
Endogenous and exogenous hormonal factors in female cancers : studies of risk and prognosis
(2009-02-06)
Extensive evidence points to hormonal influences which play a critical
role in the development and progression of breast, ovarian and
endometrial or uterine cancers. These cancers share many common hormonal
features, ...