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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 ... -
Who should have total hip replacement? Use of patient-reported outcome measures in identifying the indications for and assessment of total hip replacement
(2015-05-04)Background: Total hip replacement (THR) is a successful treatment for end-stage hip osteoarthritis (OA). Patients commonly seek this treatment to improve physical function, diminish pain, and ultimately to increase ... -
Women's experience of pain and pain relief in assisted reproductive technology
(2008-11-10)The overall aim of this thesis was to evaluate and compare different methods for pain relief during oocyte retrieval and to study women’s expectations and experiences of pain during oocyte retrieval in conjunction with in ... -
Young adults with childhood-onset inflammatory bowel disease - aspects of bone mineral density, body composition and physical exercise
(2021-04-07)Background: Our research group has previously shown that low bone mineral density (BMD) is common in children and adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). However, there is limited knowledge on the development ...