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Ulcerative Colitis - Surgery Outcome and Pathophysiological Aspects
(2014-03-14)Background: Ulcerative Colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease; the etiology is mainly unknown. Around 30% of the patients are treated by surgery. The aims of this thesis were to evaluate outcome after specific ... -
Ultrasonography for Diagnosis, Intervention and Follow-up in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
(2011-11-25)Early therapeutic intervention and the use of novel, highly effective treatments in juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) have improved the outcome in many diseased children, but have also increased the need for more precise ... -
Ultrasound and molecular biomarkers for prediction of preterm delivery in different risk groups of singleton pregnancies
(2023-11-06)Ultrasound and molecular biomarkers for prediction of preterm delivery in women with a singleton pregnancy Tove Wikström Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Institute of Clinical Sciences Sahlgrenska Academy, ... -
Ultrasound measurement of cervical length in the second trimester of pregnancy for prediction of preterm delivery
(2019-05-07)Abstract Background: Short cervical length is a risk factor for preterm delivery (PTD) and screening of cervical length using transvaginal ultrasound in the second trimester is a proposed method to find women at risk Aims: ... -
Understanding normal-tissue late effects in the intestines after pelvic radiotherapy
(2020-04-02)Radiotherapy cures patients from deadly cancer, alone or in combination with other treatments. The photons must pass through normal tissue to converge on the tumor, and it is unavoidable that radiotherapy causes acute as ... -
Upper and Lower Motoneuron Lesions in Tetraplegia - Diagnostic and Therapeutic Implications of Electrical Stimulation
(2019-09-25)The overall objective of this thesis was to improve outcomes and predictability of the treatment of upper extremity function in patients with cervical spinal cord injury and tetraplegia by advancing the diagnostic and ... -
Urethral strictures in men: Studies on reconstructive surgery and pathophysiology
(2016-11-14)Urethral stricture is a common disease that is characterised by fibrotic tissue arising from inflammation after urethral injury. Urination is inhibited when there is total obstruction, and the suffering is immense. Following ... -
Urinary tract infection in small children: aspects of bacteriology, vesicoureteral reflux and renal damage
(2016-05-02)Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a prevalent bacterial infection in children. The diagnosis is based on growth of bacteria in urine specimen and treatment is chosen out of knowledge of the present antimicrobial ... -
The use of immunological biomarkers to improve individualization of postoperative radiotherapy in breast cancer
(2022-09-30)Radiotherapy (RT) forms the cornerstone of most curative breast cancer treatment due to its well-established risk-reducing effect on local recurrences at the population level. However, there is heterogeneity regarding ... -
Using genetics to identify epigenetic and signal transduction targets in cancer
(2016-05-12)Cancer arises mostly due to the stepwise acquisition of untamed growth capabilities by various means, ranging from genetic, epigenetic to environmental factors. With the advancement made in molecular biology and associated ... -
Uterine Tissue Engineering: Translational approaches using animal models
(2023-12-14)Recent advancements, such as uterus transplantation (UTx), have led to groundbreaking solutions for complete uterine dysfunction. Yet, there are inherent risks and limitations, including challenges of sourcing compatible ... -
Uterus transplantation: An experimental study in primates
(2012-05-15)Most causes of infertility are nowadays treatable, but for women that are infertile due to lack of, or severe malfunction of the uterus, there is as of today no available cure. Uterus transplantation (UTx) may provide a ... -
Uterus transplantation: an experimental study in the rat model
(2012-12-04)One of the last frontiers to conquer in infertility research is to find a treatment for uterine factor infertility, which affects around 2500 Swedish women. These women cannot become pregnant or carry a pregnancy due ... -
Vaccine-induced aluminium allergy and long-lasting subcutaneous itching nodules
(2021-11-09)Background: Aluminium contact dermatitis is rare even though aluminium is frequently used in antiperspirants and sunscreens. Sensitisation to aluminium is mostly a side effect of aluminium-adsorbed vaccines. These can ... -
Valvular aortic stenosis in children. Outcome, physical activity and health-related quality of life
(2022-04-11)Introduction: Isolated valvular aortic stenosis (VAS) accounts for 3–5% of congenital heart disease and presents with a wide spectrum of severity. Critical VAS in the neonate is the most severe form, fatal in the absence ... -
Virtual Reality Simulations and Interventional Radiology
(2007-03-26)INTRODUCTION: Use of virtual reality (VR) simulators in endovascular interventional education has become increasingly popular yet many questions surrounding this nascent technology remain unanswered. While progress has ... -
Vitamin D and Vitamin D-binding Protein in Psoriasis and Effects of Treatment
(2021-09-16)Background: Topical vitamin D analogues constitute an established treatment for psoriasis but the role of vitamin D in the pathogenesis of the disease remains controversial. The in loco production and immunomodulatory ... -
Vitamin D status in psoriasis patients treated with UVB therapy
(2009-02-03)Vitamin D status in psoriasis patients treated with UVB therapy Amra Osmancevic Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Institute of Clinical Sciences at Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Göteborg, ... -
Voice Rehabilitation and Functional Outcomes Following Radiotherapy for Laryngeal Cancer
(2014-11-12)The overall aim of this thesis was to evaluate the effects of radiotherapy and voice rehabilitation on voice function and Health Related Quality of Life (HRQL) following treatment for laryngeal cancer. Patients treated ... -
Wear and migration in total hip arthroplasty measured with Radiostereometric Analysis. Methodological aspects and clinical studies
(2018-01-19)Total hip arthroplasty (THA) aims to relieve pain, increase hip function and improve quality of life for patients with end- stage osteoarthritis of the hip who do not benefit from non-surgical treatment. Despite constant ...