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Behavioral Intervention for Improved Oral Hygiene in Adolescents - A Person-Centered and Theory-Based Approach
(2024-04-18)To educate and enhance patients’ motivation for adequate oral hygiene, that is self-performed periodontal infection control, is essential in the prevention of periodontal disease. Surveys have shown poor oral hygiene ... -
Molecular mechanisms of human presynapse assembly - role of liprin-alpha proteins in synapse organization and neurological disease
(2024-04-18)Synapses are the essential transmission units of neuronal circuits and represent the cornerstone of our unique cognitive abilities. During synapse formation, contact between two neurons induce the assembly of pre- and ... -
Superparamagnetic iron oxide for sentinel lymph node biopsy
(2024-04-18)Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIO), used as a tracer for sentinel lymph node (SLN) detection, offer several logistical benefits over the standard method using radioactive technetium-99m and blue dye. The ... -
Assessment and management of respiratory tract infections in primary care
Background: Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are common causes of primary care visits and range from benign to life-threatening. Avoiding the overuse of antibiotics, which can lead to antimicrobial resistance, necessitates ... -
Relationship of Surgical Technique and Bony Morphology on Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Failure- Effect of Surgical Volume on Surgical Technique
(2024-04-15)Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are becoming increasingly common and can have a detrimental effect on patients and their activities. Anatomic ACL reconstruction remains the gold standard for treatment. While ... -
Endovascular repair of aortic disease. Clinical and radiological outcomes
(2024-04-11)Background: Endovascular repair of aortic disease has improved but long-term outcome is questioned. Aims: To evaluate radiological and clinical outcome of endovascular aortic repair. Specifically: I. To evaluate if expansion ... -
The Translocation t(7;12)(q36;p13) in Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia
(2024-04-11)The reciprocal translocation t(7;12)(q36;p13) gives rise to acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in infants and very young children. A fusion transcript MNX1::ETV6 is sometimes detected and an aberrant expression of MNX1 is ... -
lnfluence of stem design on Total Hip Arthroplasty. Clinical and radiological assessment based on randomized controlled trials and register data
(2024-04-09)Since the 1960s, total hip arthroplasty has revolutionized the care of patients with end-stage osteoarthritis. Results after surgery using contemporary implants are usually good. Nevertheless, new implants are constantly ... -
Arbetsrelaterad hudcancer
(GÖTEBORGS UNIVERSITET, 2024-03-28)Den första yrkesrelaterade cancern som upptäcktes var skivepitelcancer på huden på pungen hos engelska sotare som först beskrevs 1775. Under senare delen av 1800-talet och 1900-talet fann man att också mineraloljor och ... -
Perinatal brain damage-phagoptosis and neuroprotection
(2024-03-27)Background: Neonatal encephalopathy is a serious outcome in term infants affecting 1-2/1000 live births and is often caused by perinatal hypoxia-ischemia (HI). However, brain injury is multifactorial and infection in the ... -
Physiotherapist as primary assessor of knee osteoarthritis in primary care - Evaluation of patients’ self-assessment, preferences, quality of life, and health economy
(2024-03-27)Aim: The purposes with this thesis was to evaluate the feasibility of 30-second chair stand test as a self-test, and to investigate the effects of direct access to physiotherapist on costs and health in people with knee ... -
Epidemiological aspects of health and work ability in the Swedish workforce
(2024-03-25)Background: Many working-age individuals suffer from health issues, impacting their work ability and potentially leading to early workforce exit. More understanding of individual and occupational factors influencing work ... -
Long-term Bowel and Stoma Function Following Colorectal Cancer Surgery
(2024-03-25)Aim: The aim of this thesis was to explore bowel and stoma function following colorectal cancer surgery, to investigate associated distress and identify possible risk factors. Methods: Papers I, II, and IV were based on ... -
The role of insulin-like growth factor-l in Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia
(2024-03-25)Background and purpose: Insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) is involved in normal brain function, but little is known whether IGF-I activity affects the cognitive continuum of dementing disorders. The overall purpose of ... -
lnduction Therapies in Multiple Sclerosis - Clinical and immunological follow-up
(2024-03-21)Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease that damages the central nervous system. Its pathophysiology is complex, and consists of inflammation and degeneration from the disease onset. The treatment of MS has continuously ... -
On incidence, diagnostic algorithms and in-depth characterisation of thyroid cancer
(2024-03-20)Background: Thyroid cancer (TC) incidence has increased dramatically. Overzealous detection of subclinical disease is the most common explanation. However, whether the higher rate of diagnosis of subclinical disease might ... -
Polycystic ovary syndrome in women with severe obesity - effects of a 12-month weight loss intervention
(2024-03-19)Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects one out of eight women and is associated with reproductive, metabolic, and psychiatric features. There is a strong association with obesity but studies on PCOS in women ... -
Humoral lmmune Response with Focus of lgG Glycosylation -In murine models
(2024-03-14)The humoral immune system orchestrates a vital defense mechanism through the secretion of antibodies, especially Immunoglobulin G (IgG), which actively targets and neutralizes foreign particles and pathogens. Glycosylation ... -
NK cell recognition of malignant cells - a CRISPR approach to define novel mediators
(2024-03-14)Natural killer (NK) cells are cytotoxic lymphocytes of the innate immune system, capable of eliminating malignant cells. Their activity is intricately regulated through a balanced interplay between activating and inhibitory ... -
Quality of life and long-term side effects after anal cancer treatment
(2024-02-28)Anal cancer is a rare type of cancer with approximately two hundred new cases in Sweden per year. Treatment usually consists of a combination of radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Overall prognosis is good but about 10% of ...