Search for dissertations about: "CIGARETTE-SMOKING"

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  2. 1. Sjögren's syndrome: epidemiological risk factors and biomarkers

    Author : Peter Olsson; Internmedicin - epidemiologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Sjögren syndrome; cytokine; Interferon Type I; Cigarette smoking;

    Abstract : Primary Sjögren’s syndrome (pSS) is an autoimmune disease, primarliy affecting women, characterised by inflammation and destruction of exocrine glands with a prevalence of 0.01-0.09%. About one-third of the patients also suffer from extraglandular manifestations e. READ MORE

  4. 2. Carbon monoxide in biological systems : An experimental and clinical study

    Author : Anna-Maja Åberg; Jan-Erik Larsson; Dick Delbro; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Carbon monoxide; physiological effects; systemic inflammation; analytical method; blood; exhaled air; pharmacokinetics; cigarette smoking; blood donation; cytokines; Anaesthetics; Anestesiologi;

    Abstract : Background: Carbon monoxide (CO) is a toxic gas, but it is also produced endogenously when haem is degraded. When produced in vivo, CO is believed to have positive biological effects. For example it activates the production of cyclic guanosine mono-phosphate and causes vasodilatation. READ MORE

  5. 3. Cigarette smoking and silica exposure as determinants for the development of rheumatoid arthritis

    Author : Patrik Stolt; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune, inflammatory disease with obscure etiology. This thesis is based on the hypothesis, that there is a link between respiratory exposures and the development of RA. READ MORE

  6. 4. Circulating Biomarkers in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer and the Influence of Cigarette Smoking

    Author : Bengt-Åke Andersson; Nongnit Laytragoon-Lewin; Pierre Åman; Charlotta Dabrosin; Mikael Johansson; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Head and neck cancer (HNC) is a collective name for heterogeneous tumors located in the head and neck regions for which smoking, alcohol and human papillomavirus (HPV) are documented risk factors. The survival of HNC patients has only improved marginally during the last decade. READ MORE

  7. 5. Building the basis for primary prevention : factors related to cigarette smoking and alcohol use among adolescents

    Author : Álfgeir Logi Kristjansson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Cigarette smoking and alcohol use influence morbidity and premature death all over the world. Studies have shown that most life-time smokers and adult heavy drinkers began their use during their adolescent years and between 80-90% of them before the age of 18. READ MORE