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Nasal polyps. A clinical study of endoscopic score systems and epidemiology
(2003)
Introduction: Nasal polyps are a common disease, the etiology and pathogenesis of which are still unclear. For diagnosis, a nasal endoscope is essential, while for follow-up treatment, a reliable score system is necessary. ...
Peripartum cardiomyopathy and heart failure in the young
(2014-11-05)
Aim: The overall aim of this thesis was to determine comorbidity, incidence and mortality in heart failure (HF) in young adults and particularly in peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM). More specific objectives in PPCM patients ...
Axial spondyloarthritis - with special emphasis on prevalence, perceived health and predictors
(2016-11-18)
The objectives of this thesis were to assess the validity of the diagnostic codes for ankylosing spondylitis and undifferentiated spondyloarthritis in the national patient register (study I), and to estimate the prevalence ...
Hepatitis C virus infection. Viral genotypes and factors promoting liver fibrosis
(2002)
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is associated with chronic infection in a majority of infected individuals. Chronic hepatitis C may result in liver cirrhosis or hepatocellular cancer and is therefore considered a major health ...
Depression among Swedish 70-year-olds - Sex differences from a gender perspective
(2020-04-28)
Depression is one of the leading causes of global burden of disease. Due to increased life expectancy, late-life depression is an escalating public health issue. The prevalence is reported to be almost twice as high among ...
Prevalence, risk factors and comorbidities of COPD among never-smokers
(2015-04-30)
The overall aim of this thesis was to investigate prevalence, risk factors and comorbidity of COPD among never-smokers. COPD was in this thesis defined as a syndrome also including prior asthma diagnosis with chronic airway ...
Personality and alcohol related problems. Epidemiological findings including gender identity, anxiety and depression in women
(2005)
Background: In developed countries 9.2% of all disability-adjusted life years are attrib-uted to alcohol (in both sexes). In Sweden there has been a rapid increase in alcohol consumption, stressing the need for further ...
Prevalence, risk factors and comorbidity of rhinitis, asthma and aspirin-intolerance in West Sweden
(2013-05-24)
The prevalence of rhinitis and asthma has increased considerably over the past century. The cause of this increase remains unknown. Furthermore, rhinitis and asthma are now considered heterogeneous syndromes encompassing ...
ICT use and mental health in young adults. Effects of computer and mobile phone use on stress, sleep disturbances, and symptoms of depression
(2012-03-01)
The overall aim of this thesis was to explore possible associations between information and
communication technology (ICT) use and mental health symptoms among young adults. By “ICT” in this context is meant mainly computer ...
Speech, Language and Communicative Ability in School-Aged Children with Cerebral Palsy and Speech Impairment
(2015-09-10)
Abstract:
The overall aim of this thesis was to explore and describe speech, language and communicative ability in school-aged children with cerebral palsy (CP) and speech impairment. The medical records of a population-based ...