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Welander distal myopathy : gene mapping and analysis of candidate genes
(2004-03-04)
Distal myopathies constitute of a very heterogeneous group of muscular
disorders. Distal myopathies have previously been classified according to
features such as; clinical symptoms, age of onset and histopathological
changes. ...
Role of intermediate filament desmin in development of desmin-related myopathy
(2015-11-10)
Desmin is a major intermediate filament of muscle cells, serving to transmit mechanical forces and propagate mechanochemical signals, to coordinate contraction and relaxation cycles, and to stabilize the positioning of ...
Social inequalities in mental health and mortality among refugees and other immigrants to Sweden : epidemiological studies of register data
(2013-02-01)
This thesis aimed to increase knowledge, using population-based registers, of how pre- and post-migration factors and social determinants of health are associated with inequalities in mental health and mortality among ...
Effector mechanisms of immunity in atherosclerosis
(2011-12-23)
Atherosclerosis is a disease of the medium and large sized arterial vessels, characterized by cholesterol deposition, inflammation and fibrosis. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) particles carrying cholesterol are trapped ...
Assessment of psychological and social factors in the workplace : psychometric aspects
(2008-10-24)
Psychosocial aspects of work have received increasing attention, partly
because of their postulated importance for the workers health. Among the
techniques developed for measurement of the psychosocial work
environment, ...
Biological therapy in rheumatoid arthritis : epidemiological studies
(2014-05-09)
The landscape of RA treatment has unquestionably changed dramatically during the last decade. A deeper understanding of the pathophysiological and immunological mechanisms in RA, earlier and more aggressive treatment, and ...