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Between Science and Politics
(Arbets- och miljömedicin, Göteborgs universitet, 2013)
The purpose of this study is to look into how Swedish work environment research
was formed. This is an interesting question because of the strength of the
area in an international comparison and worries about the future ...
The role of the complement system in ischemic stroke and neural plasticity
(2013-10-29)
Evidence from experimental animal studies suggests that complement activation in the brain is a “double-edged sword” as it exerts beneficial or detrimental effects depending on the context. Here, we assessed whether ...
Parkinson's disease and motor function - a validation of the PLM method
(2013-09-27)
Aim: To validate the Posturo-Locomotor-Manual (PLM) test, an objective movement measurement system designed to measure movement disability in patients with Parkinsonism.
Method: The reliability of the PLM test was determined ...
Patient Safety in the OR - Focus on Infection Control and Prevention
(2013-04-17)
Aims: The overall purpose of this thesis was, in the light of patients’ experiences of acquiring a deep SSI, to explore the air quality during orthopedic implant surgery and the application of intraoperative measures to ...
Polycystic ovary syndrome - morphologic and dynamic evaluation by magnetic resonance imaging
(2013-05-10)
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine disorder, affecting up to 15% of women of reproductive age. The syndrome is characterized by oligo-anovulation, hyperandrogenism and polycystic ovaries. What constitutes ...
Exosomes and Exosomal RNA – A Way of Cell-to-Cell Communication
(2013-01-22)
Exosomes are nano-sized extracellular vesicles of endocytic origin participating in cell-to-cell
communication, partly by the transfer of exosomal RNA between cells. These extracellular
vesicles are released by most cells ...
Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture. Outcome, Prediction and Optimized treatment
(2013-05-07)
The optimal treatment for Achilles tendon rupture is the subject of debate and could be either surgical or non-surgical with various alternatives in terms of immobilization and rehabilitation. The purpose of this thesis ...
Hypertension and cardiovascular risk factors in women - a follow-up study forty years after hypertensive pregnancies
(2013-04-03)
The aims of the thesis were to investigate the impact of pregnancy blood pressure, a
current diagnosis of hypertension and blood pressure levels on neurohumoral, cardiovascular
and metabolic status in postmenopausal women ...
The Clinical Relevance and Potential Mechanism of Biomarkers in Elderly Heart Failure Patients
(2013-05-08)
Aim: To study the clinical relevance and potential mechanism of biomarkers in elderly heart failure (HF) patients.
Methods: A retrospective study was conducted by access to Swedish Heart Failure Registry with focus on ...
Diagnosis & dietary intervention in patients with diabetic gastroparesis
(2013-09-03)
Background: Gastroparesis is a diabetic complication, which is often under-recognised. Existing treatment options are limited and diagnostic methods not easily accessible. Aims of the thesis: To compare two alternative ...