Search for dissertations about: "Nephritis"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 32 swedish dissertations containing the word Nephritis.
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1. Lupus Nephritis – Genetic Impact on Clinical Phenotypes, Disease Severity and Renal Outcome
Abstract : Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune inflammatory disease that can affect every organ system. Lupus nephritis (LN) is one of the more serious SLE manifestations. Whilst the genetic background of SLE has been thoroughly investigated, less is known about the background of LN. READ MORE
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2. Studies on lupus nephritis
Abstract : Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease characterized by multiple organ involvement, production of autoantibodies to nuclear components and local formation or deposition of immune complexes in different organs. Lupus nephritis (LN) is a common and severe manifestation of SLE. READ MORE
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3. SLE : pathogenetic mechanisms in nephritis and sulphasalazine-induced lupus reactions
Abstract : Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease with a multifactorial and largely unknown etiology, in which genetic and environmental factors are known to influence disease susceptibility and expression. Nephritis is a common and severe disease manifestation in which immune complexes and complement deposits in the renal tissue are invariably seen. READ MORE
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4. Clinical and quality aspects of native and transplant kidney biopsies in Sweden
Abstract : Percutaneous kidney biopsies have been performed since 1944 to establish diagnoses and treatment. Risk factors based on a limited amount of data have shown age, blood pressure, kidney function and needle size as some risk factors for biopsy complications. READ MORE
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5. Genetic studies of glomerulonephritis with special focus on IgA nephropathy and Lupus nephritis
Abstract : IgA nephropathy and nephritis in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) are two common forms of glomerulonephritis with unknown etiology. As for many other complex diseases, both genetic and environmental factors could be of importance for disease development. READ MORE