Search for dissertations about: "Weight Loss"
Showing result 16 - 20 of 465 swedish dissertations containing the words Weight Loss.
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16. Adipose markers of metabolic outcome after weight loss
Abstract : Adipose tissue is closely linked to metabolic disturbances in obesity. Bariatric surgery such as roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) remains the most effective treatment of obesity and obesity-related disease. READ MORE
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17. Weight loss in elderly patients with Parkinson's disease
Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to investigate possible factors concerning weight loss in elderly patients with untreated, as well as treated Parkinson's disease (PD) and to compare PD patients with age and sex matched controls. Twenty-eight PD patients (15 newly diagnosed and 13 previously treated) and 28 sex and age matched controls were included in the study. READ MORE
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18. Alterations in peripheral glucocorticoid metabolism : effects of weight changes
Abstract : Background: An important role has been suggested for tissue-specific glucocorticoid metabolism in the development of obesity and its complications. 11ß hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 1 (11ßHSD1) is an enzyme that catalyzes the interconversion of biologically inactive cortisone to active cortisol, thereby regulating its access to glucocorticoid receptors in target tissues. READ MORE
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19. Trade-off between starvation and predation : Weight-watching in Yellowhammers
Abstract : In this thesis I show that captive yellowhammers (Emberiza citrinella) strategically adjusted their level of body mass and diurnal trajectory of mass increase to experimentally increased predation risk. During winter, small birds need large fat reserves to survive the night. Therefore, they build up fat reserves every day. READ MORE
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20. Disability and effects of weight loss in obese women
Abstract : INTRODUCTION: Obesity has become an important health problem world wide. It increases medical risks and affects daily living. Women are in the majority among obese persons seeking help. Standard recommendations on fitness training and losing weight by walking are common. READ MORE