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A prospective chohort study on bone formation and bone loss in ankylosing spondylitis
(2019-10-02)Background and objectives: Patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) have an increased risk of bone loss with development of osteoporosis and vertebral fractures (VFs) but also spinal new bone formation with growth of bony ... -
A quarter century perspective on low back pain A longitudinal study
(Arbetslivsinstitutet, 1999)The focus of this thesis is analyses of associations between occupational and non-occupational conditions on the one hand, and low back pain on the other. Methodological aspects of assessment of information about psychosocial ... -
A search for prognostic biomarkers in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma with proteomics and immunohistochemistry
(2021-11-18)Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), the most common lymphoma in the Western world, can by gene expression profiling or immunohisto-chemistry (IHC), be divided into two subgroups according to its “cell-of-origin”. The ... -
A study of the contribution of mast cells to vaccination - Regulatory functions of Fc gamma receptors
(2013-08-23)This thesis aimed to explore the regulatory roles of mast cells in vaccination. Mast cells have been increasingly recognized as important orchestrators of immune regulation in both health and disease, in addition to their ... -
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, aspects on diagnosis and treatment
(2018-11-16)Background An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is an abnormal widening of the aorta with a risk of rupture if it grows to a large diameter. Rupture ... -
Abdominoperineal excision for distal rectal carcinoma. Oncological outcome and aspects of self-assessed quality of life
(2016-09-15)Abstract: In recent years an adjusted method of performing an abdominoperineal excision (APE) - so called extralevator APE - has been developed and internationally spread. It has been proposed to decrease intraoperative ... -
Accidents leading to over-exertion back injuries among nursing personnel
(Arbetslivsinstitutet, 1999)The overall aim of the present thesis was to contribute to the knowledge of occupational accidents leading to over-exertion back injuries among nursing personnel, which can be used for developing effective preventive ... -
Acetabular Revisions
(2015-09-15)Hip replacement is a successful intervention when treating patients with hip osteoarthritis. Approximately 10% of all patients undergoing primary hip replacement surgery require further surgical interventions (revisions) ... -
Achilles tendinopathy : evaluation and treatment
(2006)Abstract. Background: Achilles tendinopathy is considered to be one of the most common overuse injuries in elite and recreational athletes. There are, however, only a few randomized studies of treatment and there is a need ... -
Achilles tendon rupture: the evaluation and outcome of percutaneous and minimally invasive repair
(2017-11-17)Acute Achilles tendon rupture is common and has increasing incidence. This is thought to be due to increasing activity and sports participation in middle age. Sustaining an Achilles tendon rupture means a long rehabilitation ... -
Achilles Tendon Ruptures Predictors; functional and economic impact
(2018-11-22)Acute Achilles tendon rupture is a common injury, which leads to significant morbidity in patients. Many patients never recover their full function even after long rehabilitation, whereas others make a good recovery. The ... -
Acquired epilepsy in Multiple sclerosis: a nationwide register-based investigation into prognosis and treatment
(2022-11-22)The prevalence of epilepsy in persons with multiple sclerosis (MS) is thrice that of the general population. The association between epilepsy and MS prognosis and its management are however largely unknown. The prevalence ... -
Acquired Epilepsy with a Focus on Stroke: Treatment and Prognosis
(2022-02-23)The relationship between epilepsy and stroke is complicated. While stroke is a major cause of epilepsy after middle age, there is also evidence that the risk of stroke is increased in persons with epilepsy. The overall aim ... -
Acromegaly - Mortality, Morbidity and Treatment Patterns
(2022-05-10)Background: Acromegaly is a systemic disease associated with multiple comorbidities. The clinical characteristics of acromegaly develop insidiously over several years and the diagnosis is usually delayed. Progress has been ... -
ACT for behaviour change in adults with poor oral health
(2021-05-19)The aim of this thesis is to contribute to the knowledge about psychological methods for behaviour change in adults with poor oral health. Study I is a systematic review of behavioural interventions for individuals ( 13 ... -
Actions of androgens and estrogens in experimental models of cardiovascular disease
(2010-10-31)Men are at higher risk of developing both atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). Actions of sex steroids are hypothesized to underlie these gender differences. Testosterone, the major ... -
Activation and immunoregulatory function of type II natural killer T lymphocytes
(2013-05-02)Natural killer T (NKT) lymphocytes make up a potent immunomodulatory subset of innate-like lymphocytes. NKT cells are activated by self-lipids presented by the unconventional MHC class I-like molecule CD1d, resulting in ... -
Activation of professional phagocytes with emphasis on the formyl peptide receptor family
(2009-05-08)Phagocytic cells such as neutrophil granulocytes and monocytes are an essential part of our innate immune system and play an important role in the battle against pathogens. G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) and more ... -
Active Ageing a Path towards Ageing Well. Physical Functioning, Physical Activity, Falls Self-Efficacy and Social Participation in Community-Dwelling Elderly
(2016-01-21)The overall aim of this thesis was to study factors of importance for active ageing with a focus on physical functioning, physical activity, falls self-efficacy, health-related quality of life and social participation in ... -
Acute Achilles tendon rupture - The impact of calf muscle performance on function and recovery
(2017-11-17)There is an ongoing debate about the optimal treatment for patients with an acute Achilles tendon rupture. The overall purpose of this thesis was to acquire a greater knowledge of the way patients recover at different time ...