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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 ...
Transcriptional regulation of thyroid development possible interplay of endoderm- and mesoderm-derived morphogenetic signals
(2008-10-14)
Congenital hypothyroidism (CH) affects 1 in 3000 children and is the major cause of treatable mental
retardation. Most cases are due to malformations of the gland, collectively named thyroid dysgenesis. The
disease results ...
Genetic Analyses of Tumor Progression in Colorectal Cancer
(2009-05-20)
Colorectal tumors are responsible for more than 600 000 deaths per year worldwide and thereby constitute the second most common cause of cancer related mortality. Early detection is related to improved prognosis and ...
Predictors of survival in cardiac arrest
(2021-10-01)
Cardiac arrest (CA) refers to the cessation of cardiac function. Survival is around 30% for in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA), and 10% for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). Many factors influence survival, ranging ...
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 ...
The Nordic Expert Group for Criteria Documentation of Health Risks from Chemicals 122. Dichlorobenzenes
(Arbetslivsinstitutet, 1998)
Ortho- and para-dichlorobenzenes are more widely used than the meta isomer. The use of p-DCB in space deodorants and moth repellents may result in non-occupational exposure. o-DCB is a skin irritant, and may cause ...
A meaningful work in a strained context - exploring midwives' work situation and professional role
(2021-11-09)
Midwives report a challenging work situation globally with a work force shortage, which is a large challenge for health-care organisations and can influence midwives’ professional role. The overall aim of this thesis was ...