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Prostate Diseases and the Metabolic Syndrome
(2015-04-23)
ABSTRACT
The overall aim of this thesis was to explore the association between the components of the metabolic syndrome (MetS), including vitamin D, and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). The focus was on the relationship ...
Oral health in Swedish women. Impact of social and psychological factors over time.
(2015-11-11)
The overall aim of this thesis was to gain knowledge about the development of oral health
among Swedish women in Gothenburg, 38 and 50 years of age, from 1968/69 to 2004/05,
and to elucidate possible impacts of psychosocial ...
Obesity - surgical treatment and molecular mechanisms
(2015-11-11)
Obesity is a condition of high prevalence and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Bariatric surgery is an effective treatment of obesity and reduces the risk for morbidity and mortality, but little is ...
On Factors Influencing the Clinical Outcome in Orthognathic Surgery
(2015-05-11)
ABSTRACT
Background. Orthognathic surgery means surgical correction of dentofacial and congenital deformities, which includes unsatisfactory facial aesthetics, malpositioned teeth, jaw malformations and masticatory ...
Aspects of validity in stress research
(2015-11-05)
Aim: To increase knowledge about validity evaluation and interpretability of a multi-item self-report questionnaire used in occupational health and stress research, and to investigate longitudinal associations between the ...
Folates in the treatment of colorectal cancer
(2015-05-11)
ABSTRACT
Folates in the Treatment of Colorectal Cancer
Department of Surgery Institute of Clinical Sciences at Sahlgrenska Academy University of Gothenburg
Helena Taflin
Background: Colorectal cancer is one of the most ...
Molecular and structural patterns of guided bone regeneration (GBR). Experimental studies on the role of GBR membrane and bone substitute materials
(2015-09-15)
The mechanisms of guided bone regeneration (GBR) and bone healing with calcium phosphate (CaP) bone substitutes are not fully understood. The major aim of this thesis was to determine the relationship between the bone ...
Prognostic prediction and treatment of cardiac diseases in elderly
(2015-12-01)
Aim: The overall aim of this thesis was to study the prognostic prediction and its association
with treatment strategies in the elderly patients presenting with acute coronary syndrome
(ACS) and left ventricular systolic ...
Norovirus Tracing in Environmental and Outbreak Settings - Experiences of waterborne, foodborne and nosocomial transmission
(2015-05-04)
Noroviruses (NoV), a major cause of acute gastroenteritis in hospital settings, also occur
as sporadic infections or periodic non-seasonal community outbreaks. Human NoV
replicates to high concentration in the intestinal ...
Self-management in hypertension care
(2015-11-04)
Despite effective treatment strategies for hypertension, many persons with hypertension still fail to reach recommended blood pressure targets. As hypertension is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease, ...