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Gait and motion analysis of hip arthroplasty. Validity, reliability and longterm results
(2017-11-17)Introduction: Walking is one of the most fundamental activities of daily living in humans, when the hip joints transfer power between the lower extremities and the pelvis. Hip osteoarthritis (OA) will more or less influence ... -
Gallstone-related symptoms and quality-of-life in patients undergoing gallstone surgery - The Gothenburg Gallstone Questionnaire (GGQ24)
(2022-04-28)Background: Patients with symptomatic gallstone disease can present with years of intermittent suffering or acute complicated disease. The only definitive cure is surgery. Registering both surgical and patient reported ... -
Generalized Joint Hypermobility and Specific Knee Laxity: Aspects of influence on the Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injured Knee
(2019-08-19)Injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most serious sports-related injuries, with significant short- and long-term morbidity. Generalized joint hypermobility (GJH) and specific knee laxity are factors ... -
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 ... -
Genetic factors affecting pregnancy duration in humans
(2018-11-01)This thesis investigates the mechanisms behind human pregnancy duration. Too short gestation is a direct cause of perinatal, neonatal, and infant mortality. Deviation from normal pregnancy length is also associated with a ... -
Genetic Studies of Familial Vesicoureteral Reflux
(2018-08-31)Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is a common congenital anomaly with a high risk of recurrent urinary tract infections (UTI) and, as a consequence, scarring of the renal parenchyma. Additionally, high-grade reflux is often ... -
Genotypic and phenotypic spectrum of mitochondrial diseases with focus on early onset mitochondrial encephalopathies
(2014-10-07)Early-onset mitochondrial encephalopathies comprise a challenging group of neurodegenerative disorders. This is due to their progressive nature, often leading to major disability and premature death, as well as their ... -
Glycemic properties of maternal diet in relation to preterm delivery and abnormal birth weight
(2017-04-10)Aims: To examine whether glycemic aspects of maternal diet, affects the risk of preterm delivery or of having a small for gestational age (SGA) or large for gestational age (LGA) baby. Subjects and methods: The ... -
Group B streptococci and other neonatal infections
(2007-12-17)The main objectives of this thesis were to estimate the incidence and etiology of invasive infections in neonates and to characterize invasive strains of group B streptococci from a defined geographic area. All infants ... -
Growth hormone and the heart in children
(2012-11-09)Background and Aims: The fact that growth hormone (GH) influences cardiovascular structure and function is well established through both human and animal studies. Despite being secreted in a pulsatile fashion, only the ... -
Haemodynamic management in liver surgery
(2016-01-15)Background: Liver resection surgery is a potentially curative treatment for liver tumours. The liver is a highly vascular organ, and substantial intra-operative blood loss is common. Increased blood loss negatively impacts ... -
Haemostasis during pregnancy, labour and postpartum haemorrhage
(2014-10-07)Background: Haemostatic disorders are common in obstetric complications and may result in more severe complications if not detected. There is limited knowledge about viscoelastic methods, fibrinogen and Factor XIII and how ... -
Health economic aspects of minimally invasive surgical techniques
(2018-04-25)The aim of this thesis was to compare minimally invasive- with traditional open surgical techniques for various diseases with regards to cost-effectiveness. Health economic evaluations were performed using data from ... -
Health, nutrition and growth in infancy - a child health care perspective
(2014-04-04)Abstract Early childhood is recognised as a key period for the new family in which to promote health. There is evidence that infant feeding is one of the most influential factors affecting growth, development and life-long ... -
Helicobacter pylori associated effects on inflammatory radical formation and angiotensin II receptors in the stomach
(2007-10-22)Helicobacter pylori infection of the stomach always results in mucosal inflammation and a marked systemic immune response. Despite the profound host defence reactions the bacterium avoids elimination and persists in the ... -
High-load injuries in the adolescent athlete's hip; clinical and experimental studies and outcome measures
(2015-10-08)The diagnosis and treatment of hip and groin symptoms has often been a problem area in orthopaedics and sports medicine. Hip and groin pain and injuries are common among athletes and in the increasingly active population. ... -
High-risk breast cancer: From biology to personalized therapeutic strategies
(2013-12-13)Adjuvant treatment regimens for breast cancer are primarily based on patient- and tumor-related factors, e.g. patient menopausal status, tumor stage and histological grade, and the status of molecular tumor markers (HER2/neu ... -
Hip range of motion and the prevalence of cam morphology in young athletes - clinical and radiological studies
(2020-11-05)Abstract Hip and groin pain is common among athletes and the active population, and one important cause for this is femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS). To meet the diagnosis of FAIS, a combination of radiological ... -
How does the technical status of medical ultrasound equipment affect image quality? Studies based on human observer experiments and a novel method for automatic detection of defective transducers
(2023-08-25)Ultrasound as an imaging modality has a fundamental role in modern healthcare. The equipment, especially transducers, is fragile and handled daily, and transducers are known to sometimes become defective. The overall ... -
Human embryonic stem cells for bone engineering applications
(2011-05-26)The human skeleton represents the supporting structure of the organism and accounts for about 20 percent of the total body mass. Despite its intrinsic capacity to regenerate and self-repair, this ability is limited and ...