Search for dissertations about: "Anna Nielsen"
Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words Anna Nielsen.
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1. Chlamydia among youth in Stockholm : testing habits and evaluation of a mobile phone intervention to promote safe sexual practices
Abstract : Background. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 350 million new cases of curable sexually transmitted infections (STIs) occur each year. Prevention of STIs include both primary and secondary prevention strategies: sexual education, condom distribution, testing and treatment services. READ MORE
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2. Links between plasma apoE and glucose metabolism, brain insulin signaling, and synaptic integrity : Relevance to Alzheimer’s disease pathophysiology
Abstract : Human apolipoprotein E (apoE) exists as three main isoforms called apoE2, apoE3, and apoE4, of which the E4 isoform is associated with increased Alzheimer’s disease (AD) risk. Brain glucose hypometabolism, linked to synaptic dysfunction, occurs years before symptom onset in AD, especially in APOEε4-carriers. READ MORE
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3. Optimizing membrane and secretory protein production in Gram-negative bacteria
Abstract : Proteins fulfil a wide variety of essential functions in the cell. Recombinant protein production in the Gram-negative bacterium Escherichia coli (E. coli) facilitates structural and functional studies of proteins and it has been instrumental in biotechnology for the manufacturing of e.g. READ MORE
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4. Follow-up of adults with congenitally malformed hearts with focus on individualised and computer-based education and psychosocial support : A descriptive and interventional study
Abstract : Background and aims: Many adults with congenitally malformed hearts are at risk for complications such as decreased function and capacity of the heart due to the heart defect and previously surgery. This advocates self-management behaviours related to medical treatments, physical activity, preventions of endocarditis, some restrictions regarding suitable employment and spare time activities, birth control and pregnancy, but also lifestyle concerns such as refraining from smoking and healthy eating. READ MORE