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Dynamic changes in T cell compartments and new approaches in evaluating DSS induced and Gai2 deficient colitis
(2007-11-06)
The overall aim of this thesis was to increase the understanding of the immunopathology of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). The first aim was to elucidate how the thymus and the gut epithelium were affected by colitis. ...
Granulocyte activation by danger signals and blocking of receptor responses
(2007-10-09)
Granulocytes are the most abundant cells in the peripherial blood. They serve to eliminate invading microbes and parasites and release anti-microbial agents. In the event of injury, granulocytes are recruited to damaged ...
Fatigue in patients with chronic heart failure. Patient experience and consequences of fatigue in daily life
(2007-05-10)
Although fatigue is a prevalent and distressing symptom in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF), it is an underestimated problem in the care of patients, and consequently, insufficiently investigated. The primary aim ...
Growth Hormone in Athletes
(2007-08-24)
Doping with growth hormone (GH) is a well-known problem both among elite athletes and among people training at gyms. It is mainly the anabolic and, to some extent, lipolytic effect of GH that is valued by its users. However, ...
Diagnosis of interatrial shunts and the influence of patent foramen ovale on oxygen desaturation in obstructive sleep apnea
(2007-11-06)
Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is found in 27% of the population and although mostly asymptomatic, PFO has been associated with e.g. cryptogenic stroke and, rarely, also with oxygen desaturation. PFO and atrial septal defects ...
Immune regulation of herpes simplex virus type 2 infection: Special emphasis on the transcription factor T-bet
(2007-01-03)
Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) is a sexually transmitted pathogen that infects the genital tract mucosa as well as local sensory neurons. It is the most common cause of genital ulcer disease in humans. The infection ...
On the influence of micro-and macroscopic surface modifications on bone integration of titanium implants
(2007-01-31)
Background: Osseointegrated titanium implants are routinely used in clinical denstistry
as anchorage units for dental prostheses. Although the overall clinical results are good,
there are clinical situations when an ...
Atherosclerosis in 64-year-old women with diabetes mellitus and impaired glucose tolerance
(2007-05-21)
Atherosclerosis in 64-year-old women with diabetes mellitus and impaired glucose tolerance
The incidence of obesity and type-2 diabetes (t2D) is rising around the world. T2D is accompanied by an increased risk of ...
Participation in everyday life. Very old persons' experiences of daily occupation, occupation of interest and use of assistive devices.
(2007-05-24)
The overall aim of the present thesis was to examine, extend and deepen the understanding of very old persons’ experience of participation in everyday life from an occupational perspective.
The thesis consists of four ...
Mechanism of Action of the Antiarrhythmic Agent AZD7009
(2007-01-26)
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common tachyarrhythmia in the adult population and is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. AF can be terminated and sinus rhythm restored by prolonging the action potential duration ...