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Drug use in the elderly : risk or protection? Findings from the Kungsholmen project
(2004-02-27)
This thesis deals with different aspects of drug use in a
population-based study with participants 75 years and older. The study
was performed within the Kungsholmen Project in Stockholm, Sweden, using
data from the ...
Studies on venous function after deep venous thrombosis
(2011-09-22)
Background: The incidence of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is estimated to be about 1-2/1000 per year of which approximately 4 % are located in the arm veins. Some of the most important late effects of a DVT are chronic ...
Renal dysfunction in heart failure : insights on prevalence and prognosis
(2018-08-10)
Background: Kidney disease is common in heart failure (HF) and has been found to be associated with worse outcomes. The impact of different degrees of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in HF, as well as the link to, and impact ...
Surgical reconstruction of functional and anatomical defects in the diaphragmatic hiatus
(2022-05-10)
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is characterized mainly by heartburn and acid regurgitation but in the more severe forms even organic manifestations can occur. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) is the main medical ...
Endocrine profile in female Olympic athletes : of importance for physical performance and impact on anti-doping testing
(2021-05-06)
Endogenous androgens and insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) are anabolic hormones that may contribute to increased muscle mass and possibly enhanced athletic performance. Furthermore, the second to fourth digit ratio ...