Search for dissertations about: "CA 242"

Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words CA 242.

  2. 1. Characteristics of tumour markers CEA, CA 50 and CA 242 in serum with reference to colorectal cancer

    Author : Boel Engarås; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Tumour; CEA; CA 50; CA 242; colorectal cancer; follow-up;

    Abstract : There is no consensus on if and how to conduct colorectal cancer surveillance. Serum levels of tumour markers and especially CEA increase before a recurrence is detected by clinical diagnosis. Second look surgery based on elevated serum levels of CEA has been beneficial for individual patients. READ MORE

  4. 2. The role of p53 in tumor progression and prognosis in patients with primary colorectal cancer

    Author : Ann Forslund; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; p53; colorectal cancer; prognosis; mutation;

    Abstract : Mutation in TP53 is the most common genetic alteration in human cancer. Alterations in p53 has mostly been related to poor prognosis in colorectal cancer, but this observation has not always been confirmed. The aim of the present study was to analyse the role of p53 in tumor progression and prognosis in colorectal cancer. READ MORE

  5. 3. Triggers of autoimmunity. Studies on gestational events

    Author : Sabina Lindehammer; Celiaki och diabetes; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Islet autoantibodies; pregnancy; type 1 diabetes; celiac disease;

    Abstract : Objective The primary aim of this thesis was to test whether gestational exposure to environmental factors may induce islet autoimmunity. The second aim was to determine to what extent the exposure to viruses or other environmental factors is a risk factor for type 1 diabetes in the offspring. READ MORE

  6. 4. Prescribed physical activity. A health economic analysis

    Author : Åsa Romé; Människan i rörelse: hälsa och rehabilitering; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; physical activity; inactivity; costs; cost-effectiveness; quality of life; exercise referral; QALY; willingness to pay.;

    Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to estimate health economic consequences of the four-month primary care program ”Physical Activity on Prescription (PAP)”. Inactivity means a highly increased independent risk factor for public health diseases and morbidity, and is an economic burden to society. READ MORE