Search for dissertations about: "longitudinal sampling"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 47 swedish dissertations containing the words longitudinal sampling.
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1. Homocysteine in cardiovascular disease with special reference to longitudinal changes
Abstract : Abnormalities in homocysteine metabolism have been suggested as risk factors for stroke and myocardial infarction. In retrospective studies, elevated levels of total plasma homocysteine (tHcy) and/or methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) 677C>T polymorphism have indicated an increase in risk. READ MORE
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2. Prospective and longitudinal human studies of lead and cadmium exposure and the kidney
Abstract : Cadmium and lead accumulate in humans and can have toxic effects. Exposure to cadmium is well known to cause kidney damage. Cadmium binds to metallothioneins, proteins that play a role in cadmium transport. READ MORE
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3. Telomere length as prognostic parameter in chronic lymphocytic leukemia
Abstract : B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia (B-CLL) is the most common leukemia among the adult population in western countries and accounts for 30-40% of all leukemias. With survival time ranging from months to decades, the clinical course of individual CLL patients is highly variable. READ MORE
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4. T Cells and NK Cells in Coronary Artery Disease : Longitudinal and methodological studies in humans
Abstract : Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of death worldwide and most often due to atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory process that involves the arteries, inclouding those that supply blood to the heart muscle. READ MORE
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5. Integration and creative experiences after a merger of two organizations within the Social Insurance Service : A longitudinal group perspective
Abstract : Mergers of organizations are a widespread phenomenon in the public as well as in the private sector. The individual and the organizational outcomes are dependent on the success of the integration process. During the integration after a merger, a cross-fertilization of ideas, working methods etc. READ MORE