Search for dissertations about: "Risk map"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 108 swedish dissertations containing the words Risk map.

  2. 21. HIV target cells and innate immune factors in the human female genital tract

    Author : Tove Kaldensjö; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : World-wide, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission most often takes place in the genital tract during heterosexual intercourse, but the site where HIV most commonly establishes primary infection in the female genital tract remains unknown. Several factors including viral load in the HIV-infected individual, presence of genital infections, genotype and possibly sex hormone levels influence the risk of HIV acquisition. READ MORE

  4. 22. GIS-based decision support systems to minimise soil impacts in logging operations

    Author : Sima Mohtashami; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Mechanised logging operations can leave negative impacts, like ruts, on forest soils. To avoid this, forestry planners and machine operators need decision support systems that can estimate soil trafficability and help to minimise soil impacts. READ MORE

  5. 23. Identification of Arthritis Susceptibility Genes in Mice and Humans

    Author : Emma Ahlqvist; Immunologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Immunologi; transplantation; serology; Immunology; Medicin människa och djur ; Medicine human and vertebrates ; Biomedicinska vetenskaper; QTL; Biomedical sciences; Rheumatoid arthritis; Collagen-induced arthritis; serologi; Skeleton; muscle system; rheumatology locomotion; Skelett; muskelsystem; reumatologi; Clinical genetics; Klinisk genetik;

    Abstract : Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease with a largely unknown aetiology. The risk of developing RA is partly dependent on genetic factors, which has motivated extensive efforts to identify the disease regulating genes as away to understand disease pathogenesis. READ MORE

  6. 24. Sex, hormonal factors and pancreatic cancer

    Author : Gustav Andersson; Tumörmikromiljö; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Pancreatic cancer; Sex; Anthropometry; Hormonal factors; Tamoxifen treatment;

    Abstract : Pancreatic cancer represents three percent of all incident cancer cases in developed countries, but stands the 7th most common cause of cancer related death. Worldwide, pancreatic cancer is more common among men, however in Sweden, the incidence ratio between sexes is levelling. READ MORE

  7. 25. General practitioners' decision-making on drug treatment of hypercholesterolaemia

    Author : Lars Backlund; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : General practice; guidelines; decision-making; judgements; Clinical Judgement Analysis; case vignettes; hypercholesterolaemia; think-aloud; process tracing;

    Abstract : Drug treatment of elevated cholesterol values may be indicated for individuals at high risk for cardiovascular disease and as a complement to lifestyle advice. Guidelines recommend a numerical risk calculation as the basis for selecting the individuals at highest risk among those who are free from previous cardiovascular disease (primary prevention). READ MORE