Search for dissertations about: "Agneta Pettersson"

Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words Agneta Pettersson.

  2. 1. Use of a structured interview to support diagnosis of depression and anxiety disorders in primary care

    Author : Agneta Pettersson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : depression; primary care; acceptability; determinants of practice; sensitivity and specificity; behaviour change; evidence based health care;

    Abstract : Aims: The overall aims were to synthesize knowledge about which instruments for depression that are evidence based, and to develop a strategy, based on determinants of practice and theory, to support the use of these instruments in primary care. Background: A correct diagnosis is essential for appropriate management of depression and anxiety, the two most common mental disorders seen in primary care. READ MORE

  4. 2. Women giving birth at an advanced age and their children : obstetric and neonatal outcomes, health and social support

    Author : Malin Lindell Pettersson; Gunilla Sydsjö; Elizabeth Nedstrand; Agneta Skoog Svanberg; Stina Järvholm; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Postponement of parenthood is an increasing trend in Western societies today. Delaying motherhood to a later time in life increases the use of assisted reproduction technology (ART), and the risk for adverse obstetric and neonatal outcomes. READ MORE

  5. 3. Steroid-Metabolizing Cytochrome P450 (CYP) Enzymes in the Maintenance of Cholesterol and Sex Hormone Levels

    Author : Hanna Pettersson; Maria Norlin; Kjell Wikvall; Paolo Parini; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; CYP27A1; CYP7B1; cytochrome P450; estrogen receptor; androgen receptor; cholesterol; sex hormone; hydroxylation; steroid metabolism; regulation of steroid levels; Pharmaceutical biochemistry; Farmaceutisk biokemi; Farmaceutisk biokemi; Pharmaceutical Biochemistry;

    Abstract : The enzymes CYP27A1 and CYP7B1 are widely expressed in various human tissues and perform catalytic reactions in cholesterol homeostasis and endocrine signaling. We have investigated the metabolism of a synthetic oxysterol. READ MORE