Search for dissertations about: "LBP"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 48 swedish dissertations containing the word LBP.

2. 1. Characterization of nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae innate interactions with human cells

   Author : Irini Lazou Ahrén; Malmö Klinisk mikrobiologi; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; mykologi; Microbiology; bacteriology; virology; mycology; Mikrobiologi; bakteriologi; virologi; inflammation; TLR4; LBP; protein D; nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae; beta-glucan;

   Abstract : Non-typeable Haemophilus influenzae (NTHi) is a human pathogen causing diseases in the upper and lower respiratory tract. Otitis media-prone children and adults with cystic fibrosis or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, are repeatedly infected by NTHi Research in recent years brought to light the entry and survival of NTHi in epithelial cells and macrophages. READ MORE

4. 2. The epidemiology of low back pain in the general population and after motor vehicle collisions : population-based investigations

   Author : John David Cassidy; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Epidemiology; cohort studies; low back pain; incidence; prevalence; prognosis; natural history.;

   Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to describe the prevalence, incidence and course of adult low back pain (LBP) in the general population and after traffic collisions. The objective of Paper I was to determine prevalence of adult LBP and to document its severity. READ MORE

5. 3. Low back pain among industrial workers : occupational health studies on prevalence, incidence, and associations with work and lifestyle in I.R. Iran

   Author : Mostafa Ghaffari; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Low back pain; epidemiology; occupational health; incidence; prevalence; psychosocial factors; physical load; demand; control; job satisfaction; strain; sickness absence; developing country; middle-income country;

   Abstract : This thesis presents the results from a prospective industrial population cohort study on epidemiology and risk factors for low back pain (LBP) in Iran. The four papers in the thesis were based on a cross-sectional survey and one-year follow-up of 18,000 employees in the car industry. READ MORE

6. 4. Low back pain in women in relation to different exposures to female sex hormones

   Author : Jan Brynhildsen; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Female sex hormones; Oral contraceptives; Hormone replacement therapy; Low back pain; Pregnancy; Spinal mobility; Female athletes; MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

   Abstract : Objective: To investigate the effects of increased exposition to female sex hormones and physical strain on the prevalence of low back pain (LBP) in women. To study the etJect of increased exposition to female sex hormones on spinal sagiual mobility. READ MORE

7. 5. Pelvic Girdle Pain and Lumbar Pain in relation to pregnancy

   Author : Annelie Gutke; Birgitta Öberg; Hans Christian Östgaard; Karin Harms-Ringdahl; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Pelvic girdle pain; lumbar pain; pregnancy; health; functioning; postpartum depressive symptoms; low back pain; muscle function; gait; pregnancy-related; low back pain; course; predictors; recovery; persistent; muscle endurance; Physiotherapy; Sjukgymnastik fysioterapi;

   Abstract : The prevalence of low back pain (LBP) is higher in pregnant women compared to women of the same age in a general population. Pregnancy-related LBP persists 6 years after pregnancy in 16% of women. Consequently, pregnancy represents a specific risk for LBP and persistent LBP. READ MORE