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B cell subpopulations in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis
(2019-04-04)B cell depleting therapy has proven to be an effective treatment in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a disease characterized by the presence of autoantibodies against citrullinated proteins (ACPA) and the Fc portion of IgG ... -
BACK TO ONESELF Sensory Motor Learning applied in patients with nonspecific chronic low back pain
(2009-12-04)Back pain is an endemic problem affecting one in five adults every year. Even though only 10 % of all cases of back pain become chronic it is one of the largest health problems in industrialized societies. The term nonspecific ... -
Bacteria-host interplay in Staphylococcus aureus infections
(2013-06-05)Staphylococcus aureus infections are a major healthcare challenge and new treatment alternatives are needed. The key to new therapies is understanding the interplay between bacterial virulence factors and host immune ... -
Bacterial colonization of the neonatal bowel and ileal pouch with focus on E. coli
(2010-11-19)The colonic microbiota is a source of inflammatogenic and potentially pathogenic bacteria, but also a source of immune maturation signals to the infant. Here, we have investigated the normal colonic microbiota, with focus ... -
Barnfetma och Metabola Syndromet hos förskolebarn - tidiga faktorer och identifiering av riskindivider från ett longitudinellt perspektiv
(2019-02-15)Background: Overweight and obesity have increased worldwide and affect children at ever younger ages, resulting in cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes even in adolescents. This illustrates the importance of identifying ... -
Barns delaktighet genom besök hos närstående som vårdas på en intensivvårdsavdelning
(2006-11-27)Syfte: Att undersöka och beskriva villkor och förutsättningar för minderåriga barn att vara delaktiga genom att besöka en närstående som vårdas på en intensivvårdsavdelning (IVA) samt hur vårdnadshavarna upplever sitt barns ... -
Barretts esophagus - aspects on early detection of malignant transformation
(2016-10-20)Background: Barrett’s esophagus (BE) is a metaplastic mucosal transformation adjacent to the gastroesophageal junction, due to chronic reflux of gastric juices. BE is associated to an increased risk of esophageal adenocarcinoma ... -
Barriers and Facilitators of Health Promotion and Obesity Prevention in Early Childhood: A Focus on Parents Results from the IDEFICS Study
(2014-02-10)Background: Childhood obesity has increased dramatically during the past thirty years. Parents are key persons in their children’s lives and their efforts to create healthy lifestyles are very important. However, social ... -
Basal cell carcinoma: real-life burden on healthcare and simplified destructive treatments
(2023-10-18)Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common cancer in humans. With steadily increasing incidence rates, there is a constant need to evaluate current diagnostic methods and treatment alternatives to achieve effective care ... -
Basis for skin notation. Part 1. Dermal penetration data for substances om the Swedish OEL list
(2008-03-19)Johanson G & Rauma M. Basis for skin notation. Part 1. Dermal penetration data for substances on the Swedish OEL list. Arbete och Hälsa 2008;42:2. The aim of this report is to review the published data on dermal ... -
BCG vaccination and the tuberculin skin test in a country with low prevalence of tuberculosis. Epidemiological and immunological studies in healthy subjects.
(2008-10-10)The immune response induced by vaccination with Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) is not fully understood, and the interpretation of the tuberculin skin test (TST) is still under debate. This thesis was based on questions ... -
Bedömning i samverkan - en väg till remission vid schizofreni
(2019-11-11)Background: The process from assessment of symptoms and function to various efforts in psychiatric outpa-tient care is still a "black box". Our knowledge of the connection between processes in care and the patient's status ... -
Begreppet arbetsförmåga : en litteraturgenomgång
(Arbetslivsinstitutet, 2006)Begreppet arbetsförmåga har en mycket central betydelse i sjukförsäkringssammanhang. I studien undersöks hur begreppet används i den vetenskapligt publicerade litteraturen. En omfattande litteratursökning följdes av en ... -
Behavior and cytogenesis following irradiation or isoflurane exposure to the developing brain
(2010-08-30)In this thesis, the effects of an anesthetic agent, isoflurane, on the young brain and resulting behavioral effects were investigated. Anesthesia is commonly used in young children during surgery or other procedures ... -
Behavioral Intervention for Improved Oral Hygiene in Adolescents - A Person-Centered and Theory-Based Approach
(2024-04-18)To educate and enhance patients’ motivation for adequate oral hygiene, that is self-performed periodontal infection control, is essential in the prevention of periodontal disease. Surveys have shown poor oral hygiene ... -
Being a Pediatric Oncologist: A Nationwide Study of Personal Resources and Difficulties When Working with Children with Cancer
(2010-08-30)Being a pediatric oncologist involves facing medical challenges, life-threatening conditions, psychosocial issues and existential provocation. The first nationwide study of 90 Swedish pediatric oncologists focuses on the ... -
Being critically ill and surrounded by sound and noise. Patient experiences, staff awareness and future challenges
(2014-11-03)The sound environment in the ICU patient room is known to be poor and demanding. However, little is currently known about how patients recall and experience the sounds that surround them. Furthermore, staff knowledge of ... -
Belysning och hälsa : en kunskapsöversikt med fokus på ljusets modulation, spektralfördelning och dess kronobiologiska betydelse
(Arbetslivsinstitutet, 2002)Lighting and health : a review of the state of knowledge of light with focus on spectral power distribution, degree of modulation and chronobiological impact This document reviews the state of knowledge concerning health- ... -
Benefits and risks with digital dermoscopy and teledermoscopy
(2017-11-16)The increasing incidence of malignant melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) makes it necessary to optimize the management of patients with suspicious skin lesions, from triaging, to establishing a diagnosis and ...