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Diagnosis and monitoring of sport-related concussion
(2014-05-13)
Background: Concussions are one of the most common sport-related injuries and it is known that they cause axonal and glial damage, and that there are risks for long-term effects. The aims of this thesis were to find possible ...
Gut bacteria, regulatory T cells and allergic sensitization in early childhood
(2014-01-24)
The hygiene hypothesis postulates that reduced or altered microbial exposure early in life may lead to impaired immune maturation and, as consequence of this, development of allergic disorders. Thus, we examined if the ...
Fecal calprotectin - the usefulness in special clinical situations and issues on the sampling procedure
(2014-11-06)
Fecal Calprotectin
The usefulness in special clinical situations and issues on the sampling procedure
Anders Lasson
Department of Internal Medicine
Institute of Medicine at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of ...
Economic impact of drug-related morbidity in Sweden - Estimated using experts’ opinion, medical records and self-reports
(2014-05-05)
Drug-related morbidity is an important public health concern, but knowledge about its economic impact is limited to hospitals. Thus, important consequences to the general public may have been overlooked. The aim of the ...
Molecular factors influencing epithelial-mesenchymal transition in breast cancer
(2014-08-22)
Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is a developmental process defined by loss of epithelial characteristics and acquisition of mesenchymal phenotype. EMT or similar processes are also implicated in carcinoma cell ...
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) and cryptogenic stroke or transient ischemic attack: a follow-up study
(2014-11-24)
Aims: The overall aim of this thesis was to study the long-term clinical outcomes in terms of survival, complications, recurrent stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA), and quality of life in a group of patients with ...
Voice Rehabilitation and Functional Outcomes Following Radiotherapy for Laryngeal Cancer
(2014-11-12)
The overall aim of this thesis was to evaluate the effects of radiotherapy and voice rehabilitation on voice function and Health Related Quality of Life (HRQL) following treatment for laryngeal cancer.
Patients treated ...
The adjustable shunt valve in the treatment of adult hydrocephalus - Effect on clinical symptoms, intracranial pressure and complications
(2014-05-26)
Background: Hydrocephalus causes impaired gait, balance, cognition and continence, all of which can be reversed by shunt treatment. Adjustable valves are commonly used in the shunt treatment of hydrocephalus but randomized ...
On the treatment of tibial fractures using the Ilizarov fixator
(2014-08-29)
The aim of this thesis was to analyse the results of the Ilizarov method in patients with different types of tibial fracture and compare them with conventional methods, in terms of primary union, complication rates, ...
Sleep disorders, sleepiness and the risk of traffic accidents
(2014-04-10)
The aim of this thesis was to identify the prevalence of sleep disorders, mainly obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), among public transport operators (PTO´s). Further to assess the risk of motor vehicle accident (MVA) in a group ...