Search for dissertations about: "Bone Diseases: epidemiology"

Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words Bone Diseases: epidemiology.

  2. 1. Beyond GWAS : Novel Methods and Resources for Genetic Epidemiology

    Author : Daniel Schmitz; Åsa Johansson; Tuuli Lappalainen; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; GWAS; NGS; long-read sequencing; mendelian randomization; WGS; CNVs;

    Abstract : Since the first human genome assembly’s release, our knowledge of the genetic architecture of complex traits and diseases has grown steadily. Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) played a major role but are limited to common traits and single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). READ MORE

  4. 2. Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia and endocarditis : epidemiology, short- and long-term mortality

    Author : Hilmir Ásgeirsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Staphylococcus aureus is a major cause of bloodstream infections and endocarditis. S. aureus bacteraemia (SAB) is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality, and endocarditis is a severe complication. Population-based studies on S. READ MORE

  5. 3. Studies on oral health in mentally retarded adults

    Author : Pia Gabre; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : caries; cooperation; deinstitutionalisation; Down syndrome; epidemiology; mental retardation; microbiology; periodontal disease; prevention; tooth mortality; prevention;

    Abstract : During the last decades, a new policy involving normalisation, integration, equality and deinstitutionalisation of mentally retarded (MR) individuals has been accepted in Sweden. Consequently, many institutions have been closed and an increased number of people with MR are now integrated into the Swedish community. READ MORE

  6. 4. Causes of death and metastatic patterns in Swedish cancer patients

    Author : Matias Riihimäki; Allmänmedicin och klinisk epidemiologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : This thesis aimed to investigate possibilities to utilize death certificates in cancer epidemiology by analyzing nationwide databases from Sweden. Excessive information is available when investigating causes of death in cancer patients, including comorbidities and metastatic patterns. READ MORE