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Nonsynostotic plagiocephaly: Prevention strategies in child health care
(2019-04-18)
The aim of this project was to assess whether it is possible to prevent nonsynostotic plagiocephaly while still promoting safe infant sleeping practices. A continuing education including guidelines was developed for child ...
The role of physical activity for recovery after surgical procedures
(2021-02-18)
The aim of this thesis was to determine the association between and effect of preoperative physical activity and postoperative recovery after surgery due to gallbladder disease or colorectal cancer.
Paper I examined the ...
Acute achilles tendon rupture. Evaluation of treatment and complications
(2009-04-17)
The overall purpose of this thesis was to evaluate the treatment of patients with an acute Achilles tendon rupture with regard to complications, function and patient-reported outcome. Moreover, the purpose was to develop ...
Recurrent unexplained first-trimester miscarriage. Effects of acetylcalicylic acid, platelet aggregation and thyroid disease
(2019-10-18)
Recurrent unexplained first-trimester miscarriage. Effects of acetylsalicylic acid, platelet aggregation and thyroid disease.
Lennart Blomqvist, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Institute of Clinical Sciences, ...
Prediction value of genetic and neuromarkers in blood and liquor in patients with severe traumatic brain injury
(2015-03-30)
Background: Severe traumatic brain injury (sTBI) is the most common cause of
mortality in young adults. sTBI induces variable brain damage, invisible in Computer
Tomographic scans early post-trauma. Further, neurology ...
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 ...
Cam morphology of femoroacetabular impingement syndrome in athletes - Clinical and radiological studies
(2020-10-28)
Femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS) leads to hip pain and reduced hip function in young athletes. Recent studies have reported high-impact sporting activities during adolescent growth as an important cause of cam ...
Aspects on local recurrence after rectal cancer surgery
(2012-02-03)
Background:
Local recurrence after rectal cancer surgery has a profound impact on affected patients’ lives. The overall aim of this thesis was to acquire a deeper understanding of local recurrence after rectal cancer ...
Radiobiological effects of the thyroid gland - transcriptomic and proteomic responses to 131l and 211At exposure
(2015-04-08)
Radionuclides are widely used in medicine. 131I is one of the most employed radionuclides and is administered to patients either bound to tumor targeting molecules or as halide to target the thyroid or thyroid cancer. 211At ...
Surgical Management of Rib Fractures Following Trauma
(2019-04-08)
Background: Surgical management of chest wall injuries has received increasing attention in recent years. The aim of this thesis was to study the mechanism of injury
(MOI) in relation to chest wall injury patterns and ...