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Fish and meat intake during pregnancy. The effects on metabolism, bone and body compostition
(2013-11-22)
ABSTRACT
Fetal programming occurs when nutrients affect the DNA during fetal development and alters the fetus’ genetic make-up. In connection with increasing obesity prevalence focus has been on dietary fats and fatty ...
Spinal mobility, muscle strength and function in patients with idiopathic scoliosis. Different aspects on long term outcome
(2019-11-19)
Introduction: The long-term physical function outcome in patients treated for idiopathic scoliosis (IS) during childhood and adolescence has not been fully explored. In addition, there is a lack of studies where different ...
Förstagångsfäders upplevelser av föräldrautbildning, förlossning och första året som far
(2011-02-07)
In many western societies, fathers have traditionally assumed the role of breadwinner in the family, leaving responsibilities for parenting to the mother. It was not until the late 20th century that their role as participating ...
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 ...
Sexuality in women living with HIV
(2019-01-11)
The overall aim was to investigate different aspects of sexuality in women living with HIV in
Sweden. Study I was a meta-synthesis of 18 qualitative studies describing experiences of
sexuality and reproduction in women ...
Asthma in West Sweden - a translational study from epidemiology to proteomics
(2012-11-20)
Asthma has been increasing in prevalence and morbidity, however it is unclear if the increase continues. Asthma has long been regarded as a single disease entity, but is now recognised as a heterogenic disease with different ...
Developmental plasticity of the glutamate synapse: Roles of low frequency stimulation, hebbian induction and the NMDA receptor
(2010-01-26)
The glutamate synapse is by far the most common synapse in the brain and acts via
postsynaptic AMPA, NMDA and mGlu receptors. During brain development there is a
continuous production of these synapses where those partaking ...
Importance of bacterial hydrogen sulfide in the pathogenesis of periodontal diseases
(2017-09-27)
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is one of many end-products of the proteolytic activities in the subgingival
microbiota in patients with periodontal diseases, such as gingivitis and periodontitis. Although H2S is
generally regarded ...
Fibrinogen, platelet and factor XIII supplementation in cardiac surgery: In vitro and in vivo studies
(2017-11-02)
Background: There is a high risk of bleeding complications in cardiac surgery. Fibrinogen and platelet concentrates are often used to treat perioperative bleeding, but there is little information about its efficacy. The ...
Cognition, Adherence and Stigma in Schizophrenia. The COAST study
(2015-01-26)
Schizophrenia is a serious stigmatizing illness. Antipsychotic medication is a cornerstone in treatment. Non-adherence is a predictor of poor outcome leading to relapse, poor functioning, high mortality and costs. Reported ...