Search for dissertations about: "alcoholic liver disease"
Showing result 16 - 20 of 45 swedish dissertations containing the words alcoholic liver disease.
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16. Genetic variants for liver fat accumulation and circulating triglyceride levels
Abstract : Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), obesity and type 2 diabetes(T2D) are strongly associated and today their prevalence reaches epidemic proportions. NAFLD has a multi-factorial aetiology, both genetic and environmental factors are equally important. READ MORE
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17. Some epidemiological aspects of liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma in Sweden
Abstract : Background: Contemporary epidemiological studies examining incidence rates (IR) of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in Swedish populations are scarce. Cirrhosis and HCC are associated with a significant burden of health inequity and stigma. READ MORE
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18. A clinical epidemiological study on end-stage liver disease in Ghana
Abstract : End-stage liver disease (ESLD), including advanced liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), is the final stage of long-standing injury to the liver due to risk factors such as chronic viral hepatitis and alcoholic liver disease. There is a high disease burden and mortality globally, especially in sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries such as Ghana, where the primary cause of HCC and cirrhosis is infection with hepatitis B virus (HBV). READ MORE
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19. Genome-Wide Studies of Transcriptional Regulation in Human Liver Cells by High-throughput Sequencing
Abstract : The human genome contains slightly more than 20 000 genes that are expressed in a tissue specific manner. Transcription factors play a key role in gene regulation. By mapping the transcription factor binding sites genome-wide we can understand their role in different biological processes. READ MORE
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20. Liver cirrhosis : epidemiology, prognosis, and cancer
Abstract : Liver cirrhosis is a major risk factor for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Patients with liver cirrhosis also have a high risk to develop infections leading to deterioration of liver function and increased mortality. READ MORE