Search for dissertations about: "Blood substitutes"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 swedish dissertations containing the words Blood substitutes.
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1. Towards New Generation of Hemoglobin-Based Blood Substitutes
Abstract : Blood transfusion is a clinically significant and crucial process, which saves millions of lives every year. However,shortage of donated blood and the risk of virus transmission through transfusible blood seriously affect theavailability of the blood. READ MORE
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2. Human Fetal Hemoglobin : Biochemical Characterization and Recombinant Production
Abstract : Blood transfusion is a common medical procedure when oxygen supply in the body is impaired. However, blood transfusion is not always without risks. The uncontrolled spreading of blood borne pathogens such as HIV or hepatitis B and C virus has urged researchers to look for “blood substitutes”. READ MORE
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3. A radical view of haemoglobin - protein engineering and characterisation
Abstract : In recent years shortages of donated blood have become a growing problem for health care systems world-wide. Blood substitutes based on human haemoglobin (Hb) could potentially ameliorate this situation. However, clinical trials have indicated problems due to e.g. READ MORE
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4. Toward a tissue engineered blood vessel. Cell cultivation, hemodynamic influences and matrix production
Abstract : Cardiovascular diseases are the leading causes of mortality in the western world. Thereplacement or repair of diseased blood vessels with human autografts (vein or arteries) orsynthetic vascular grafts (ePTFE or Dacron) has become a routine treatment. Autologous graftsare not always available in all patients. READ MORE
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5. Biomedical Applications of Bacterial Cellulose Fermentation, Morphology and Surface Properties
Abstract : Because average life expectancy has increased and peoples lifestyles have changed, degenerative diseases have become a critical issue. The demand for biomedical materials to replace or improve major body systems (skeletal, circulatory and nervous, etc.) will increase as people strive to maintain good quality of life. READ MORE