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2. 1. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass - clinical outcome and mechanisms of action

   Author : Malin Werling; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Roux-en-Y gastric bypass; Obesity; Bariatric surgery; Energy chamber; Gastrointestinal hormones; GLP-1; PYY; Ghrelin; Energy expenditure; Body composition; Vertical Banded Gastroplasty; Indirect calorimetry; Overweight treatment; Weight loss;

   Abstract : Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (gastric bypass) is an effective surgical technique for treating morbid obesity. The objective of this thesis is to increase knowledge of long-term outcomes of gastric bypass surgery and to elucidate some of the associated mechanisms of action. READ MORE

4. 2. Biomarkers of disease activity and organ damage in systemic lupus erythematosus

   Author : Lina Wirestam; Jonas Wetterö; Thomas Skogh; Christopher Sjöwall; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

   Abstract : Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a systemic inflammatory disease. Clinically, the distinction between ongoing inflammation attributed to SLE, and organ damage due to medication or co-morbidities remains challenging. READ MORE

5. 3. Risc factors and associated disorders of celiac disease

   Author : Karl Mårild; Jonas F. Ludvigsson; Olof Stephansson; Anders Paerregaard; Örebro universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Celiac disease; cohort study; Down syndrome; influenza; pediatrics; population-based; pregnancy outcome; psychological stress; registry; Medicin; Medicine;

   Abstract : Background: Celiac disease (CD) is an immune-mediated enteropathy induced by dietary gluten. CD is prevalent in some 1 % of the general population. In recent decades there has been a marked increase in CD prevalence that may be influenced by environmental risk factors. READ MORE

6. 4. Microbiota of the alimentary tract of children - implications for allergy and inflammatory bowel disease

   Author : Fei Sjöberg; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; gut flora; child; oral flora; allergy; duodenum; inflammatory bowel disease; culture; T-RFLP; pyrosequencing;

   Abstract : Allergy, which is the most common chronic disease in Swedish children and adolescents, is associated with a high standard of living and Western lifestyle. According to the hygiene hypothesis, allergy is due to inadequate stimulation of the immune system by microbes during early childhood, leading to failed maturation of the immune system. READ MORE

7. 5. The Renin Angiotensin System in the Human Esophageal Mucosa − expression, actions and potential involvement in reflux disease

   Author : Eleonora Björkman; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; endoscopic biopsies; epithelial electrical current; epithelial electrical resistance; esophageal mucosae; gastroesophageal reflux disease; mucosal barrier integrity; renin angiotensin system;

   Abstract : The renin angiotensin system (RAS) is a classical endocrine system, regulating body fluid balance and blood circulation. Recent research has shown that the system is being also locally expressed and active in several organs and tissues. READ MORE