Search for dissertations about: "exocrine dysfunction"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the words exocrine dysfunction.

2. 1. Autonomic dysfunction in primary Sjögren's syndrome

   Author : Thomas Mandl; Internmedicin - epidemiologi; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; autonomic dysfunction; Sjögren s syndrome; dysphagia; neuropathy;

   Abstract : The aims of this work were to evaluate objective and subjective signs of autonomic dysfunction (AD) in patients with primary Sjögren’s syndrome (pSS) and to evaluate its clinical associations. In study I, 46 pSS patients and 56/80/238 autonomic nervous function test (ANT) controls participated. READ MORE

4. 2. Acute pancreatitis. With special reference to the activation peptide from carboxypeptidase B (CAPAP) as a predictor of severity

   Author : Stefan Appelros; Kirurgi; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; accuracy; exocrine dysfunction; radioimmunoassay; CAPAP; carboxypeptidase B; activation peptide; aetiology; prediction of severity; morbidity; mortality; severe acute pancreatitis; Incidence; acute pancreatitis; sensitivity; specificity; Surgery; orthopaedics; traumatology; Kirurgi; ortopedi; traumatologi;

   Abstract : There is a wide range in the reported annual incidence of acute pancreatitis (AP). A minority of these patients develop a severe disease characterised by a high mortality and morbidity. In order to improve the outcome for patients with an attack of severe AP it is important to identify these patients early in the course of disease. READ MORE

5. 3. Clinical consequences of pancreatic exocrine insufficiency

   Author : Aleksandra Hedström; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Background: Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is characterized by a chronic inflammation with fibrosis and irreversible morphological changes that can result in permanent structural changes with a loss of exocrine and endocrine pancreas function. Exocrine dysfunction leads to reduced production of pancreatic digestive enzymes which is the reason of maldigestion and malabsorption of ingested nutrients like fats, microelements, vitamins and proteins which can lead to osteopathy. READ MORE

6. 4. Acute pancreatitis - severity classification, complications and outcome

   Author : Bodil Andersson; Lund Kirurgi; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; quality of life; costs; exocrine function; endocrine function; risk factors; acute pancreatitis; mortality; severity classification; artificial neural networks; pancreatic pseudocysts; treatment; complications; outcome; long-term follow-up;

   Abstract : Acute pancreatitis, with an annual incidence of approximately 35 per 100 000 inhabitants in Sweden, is in most cases mild and self-limiting. Severe acute pancreatitis, affecting 10-15% of the cases is, however, associated with severe complications and even death. READ MORE

7. 5. Pathophysiological mechanisms and clinical manifestations in primary Sjögren’s syndrome and Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

   Author : Marika Kvarnström; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Primary Sjögren’s syndrome (pSS) is a systemic inflammatory autoimmune condition. The etiology of pSS is mainly unknown, but it has been suggested that environmental factors trigger an immune response in genetically susceptible individuals. READ MORE