Search for dissertations about: "A Medin"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 swedish dissertations containing the words A Medin.

  2. 1. Stroke among people of working age : from a public health and working life perspective

    Author : Jennie Medin; Peter Allebeck; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Cerebrovascular accident; epidemiology; Cerebrovascular accident; Health promotion; Rehabilitation; Sick leave; Health and medical services in society; Hälso- och sjukvård i samhället;

    Abstract : Background: Stroke is a major cause of serious disability and death. In Sweden approximately 30,000 people suffer from stroke each year, and 20% of them are under 65 years of age.Aim: The aim of this thesis was to study stroke among people aged 30-65 years. READ MORE

  4. 2. Eating situations among women and men post-stroke

    Author : Jörgen Medin; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Eating; stroke; nursing; nutritional status; psychological well-being;

    Abstract : Background: Eating occurs as a frequent activity in everyday life and one common consequence after stroke is the negative impact on the ability to eat. Aim: The overall aim of this study was to explore eating difficulties and experiences among women and men with acute stroke, three and six months after stroke. READ MORE

  5. 3. Studies of clinical proton dosimetry using Monte Carlo simulation and experimental techniques

    Author : Joakim Medin; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Proton dosimetry; Proton stopping power; Monte Carlo; Proton stopping-power ratios; Ionization chamber calibration; medicinsk strålningsfysik; Medical Radiation Physics;

    Abstract : The present work aims at improving clinical proton dosimetry based on ionization chambers, and to bring its state of development closer to the corresponding status of conventional photon and electron dosimetry. In order to accomplish this, both theoretical and experimental methods have been used. READ MORE

  6. 4. Medin amyloid - a matter close to the heart : Studies on medin amyloid formation and involvement in aortic pathology

    Author : Annika Larsson; Per Westermark; Sari Kiuru-Enari; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; AA amyloidosis; aging; amyloid; aneurysm; arterial media; dissection; elastin; medin amyloid; lactadherin; thoracic aorta; Pathology; Patologi;

    Abstract : Amyloidoses are a group of protein misfolding diseases characterized by deposits of insoluble fibrillar protein aggregates. Medin amyloid, which is the focus of this thesis, appears in the media of the thoracic aorta in nearly all individuals over 50 years. READ MORE

  7. 5. Effects of MediYoga among patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Author : Maria Wahlström; Monica Rydell Karlsson; Jörgen Medin; Mårten Rosenqvist; Anna Strömberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; Sophiahemmet Högskola; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : IntroductionPatients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation often experience impaired health-related quality of life. Standard treatment is not always sufficient and changes in life-style habits are suggested as a complement. READ MORE