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Physical activity among patients undergoing bariatric surgery
(2013-04-30)The World Health Organization (WHO) recommend that adults should perform ≥150 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity or ≥75 minutes of vigorous intensity physical activity or an equivalent combination of ... -
Physical activity and stroke - Associations and patient experiences
(2023-11-15)Background: Insufficient physical activity is a global problem and a risk factor for stroke. Furthermore, physical activity is often reduced after stroke, and many patients are physically inactive in stroke units. Aim: ... -
Physical activity on prescription in primary care. Impact on physical activity level, metabolic health and health-related quality of life, and its cost-effectiveness - a short- and long-term perspective
(2020-10-08)Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of death globally and one of the major health challenges of the 21st century. In Sweden, NCDs are estimated to account for 90 % of all deaths. Strong evidence indicates ... -
Physical fitness and exercise in adults with congenital heart disease
(2020-04-14)Background: The population of patients with adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) is growing, and the estimated life expectancy has increased. Therefore, factors related to lifestyle, such as physical activity (PA), exercise, ... -
Physical performance and physical activity in the later stage post-stroke
(2012-11-21)Aims: The overall purpose of this thesis was to increase knowledge about physical performance and activity in the later stage post-stroke by measuring walking performance in different environments coupled to muscle strength, ... -
Physiological role of amyloid precursor protein during neural development
(2017-05-22)Amyloid precursor protein (APP) is a type-one membrane-spanning protein with a large extracellular N-terminal domain and a small intracellular C-terminal domain. APP first gained interest due to its involvement in the ... -
Physiological roles of amyloid precursor protein in vivo - zebrafish as a model
(2021-10-26)Amyloid-beta precursor protein (APP) is an evolutionarily conserved transmembrane protein expressed in many different tissues. APP belongs to a gene family consisting of two other APP-like proteins (APLP1 and APLP2). APP ... -
Physiology and Pathophysiology of Hormone Secretion from lslets of Langerhans
(2023-10-30)Diabetes is a metabolic disorder stemming from the improper regulation of blood glucose levels by hormones secreted by pancreatic islets of Langerhans. Paper I describes the mechanism by which glucose can regulate glucagon ... -
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 ... -
Physiotherapist-led orthopaedic triage - assessment and management of musculoskeletal disorders in primary care
(2016-11-23)The overall aim of this thesis was to evaluate physiotherapist-led orthopaedic triage of patients with musculoskeletal disorders in primary care in comparison to standard practice. The thesis comprises two studies (A and ... -
Physiotherapists in Afghanistan. Exploring, encouraging and experiencing professional development in the Afghan development context
(2010-10-25)Aim: The aim of the thesis is to analyze the matter of supporting professional development of physiotherapists in Afghanistan, and the issues involved in expatriate physiotherapists working with professional development ... -
Physiotherapy after surgery in patients with subacromial pain – an evaluation of functional outcome and health-related quality of life in the mid- and long-term perspective
(2010-05-11)Background: No consensus exists regarding physiotherapy treatment after surgery in patients with subacromial pain. There are only a few randomised, controlled studies that evaluate outcome after different physiotherapy ... -
Piperaquine - Bioanalys, drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics
(2007-09-14)Malaria is one of the most abundant parasitic diseases in the world affecting many of the poorest economies. The estimated prevalence is 300 to 700 million clinical episodes each year with up to 3 million deaths. Piperaquine ... -
Piperaquine and Metabolites - Bioanalysis and Pharmacokinetics
(2017-09-28)Antimalarial piperaquine (PQ) is currently used as a partner drug with dihydroartemisinin (DHA), exhibiting high cure rates (>95%) for P. falciparum. Despite its raising usage worldwide with DHA, PQ is synthetically developed ... -
Pituitary Tumor Surgery - factors influencing outcome
(2021-05-05)Background: Pituitary tumors represent 15–20% of intracranial tumors. The majority are benign adenomas, of which 30 % are hormonally inactive, the non-functioning pituitary adenomas (NFPAs). A possible neuronal damage ... -
Plasticity of the developing glutamate synapse in the hippocampus
(2007-08-21)Synapses are highly plastic, i.e. they have the ability to change their signaling strength both in the short- and long-term (e.g. long-term potentiation - LTP) in response to specific patterns of activity. In the developing ... -
Polycystic ovary syndrome - Effect of acupuncture on insulin resistance and neuroendocrine function
(2013-02-08)Although polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder amongst women in reproductive age the etiology and pathophysiology are poorly understood. PCOS is characterized by hyperandrogenism, polycystic ... -
Polycystic ovary syndrome - Studies of metabolic and ovarian disturbances and effects of physical exercise and electro-acupuncture
(2010-01-15)Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine abnormality in premenopausal women. The syndrome is characterized by hyperandrogenism, ovulatory dysfunction and polycystic ovarian (PCO) morphology. Metabolic ... -
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 ... -
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Androgen excess and insulin resistance in women: Identification of molecular targets to improve glucose homeostasis
(2018-01-08)Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine and metabolic disorder in women. Women with PCOS demonstrate metabolic morbidities such as obesity, insulin resistance with compensatory hyperinsulinemia and ...