Search for dissertations about: "Åsa Ahlgren"
Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words Åsa Ahlgren.
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1. Vocational rehabilitation, work resumption and disability pension : a register-study of cases granted vocational rehabilitation by social insurance offices in a Swedish county
Abstract : Increasing figures for long-term sickness absence and disability pension are problems for many European countries where they have increased to burdensome levels, socially and financially. In a European study in 2003, Sweden showed the highest proportion of sick-listed with 4.5% of the employed work force absent due to sickness. READ MORE
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2. Arterial wall stiffness in man. On gender differences and abnormalities in insulin dependent diabetes mellitus and alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency
Abstract : The mechanical properties of major arteries may reflect early manifestations of vascular disease and are also of interest because they are important for cardiac work. Using echo-tracking sonography and blood pressure measurements, arterial stiffness and diameters were investigated in healthy individuals as well as in patients with insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) or alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency (alpha1-AT deficiency). READ MORE
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3. Adjuvant treatments to prevent local reurrence after breast-conserving surgery for early breast cancer : radiation, endocrine- or brachytherapy
Abstract : Radiotherapy after breast-conserving surgery due to breast cancer is an established treatment, known to reduce the incidence of recurrence and even death from the disease. However some women are over-treated with sometimes serious adverse effects. De-escalating the treatment and find alternative adjuvant methods are becoming an important issue. READ MORE