Search for dissertations about: "Crohn’s disease"
Showing result 16 - 20 of 114 swedish dissertations containing the words Crohn’s disease.
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16. Commensal microbes, immune reactivity and childhood inflammatory bowel disease
Abstract : Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is characterized by chronic and relapsing intestinal inflammation of unknown etiology, but immune activation by the commensal microbiota probably plays a major role. The two major categories of IBD are ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. READ MORE
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17. Life situation among persons living with inflammatory bowel disease
Abstract : Living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects physical, psychological and social dimensions, limiting the ability to engage in daily activities. Persons with IBD may need frequent and lifelong contacts with the healthcare (HC), highlighting the importance of quality care. READ MORE
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18. The Inflammatory Bowel Disease Cohort of the Uppsala Region (ICURE) : Epidemiology and Complications
Abstract : The overall aims of this thesis were to investigate the incidence of inflammatory bowel disease in the Uppsala Region of Sweden, to study the clinical course and the impact of the disease with regards to complications.Patients in Uppsala County were included in the study from the 1st of January 2005 and patients in Falun, Eskilstuna and Åland counties from the 1st of January 2007. READ MORE
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19. Lifestyle, biomarkers and the risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease
Abstract : Introduction: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease (CD), is a chronic disease causing inflammation in the gut mucosa. The pathogenesis involves alteration in gut microbiota and in the intestinal barrier due to genetic factors, environmental exposure and dysregulation of the immune response. READ MORE
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20. Non-digestible Polysaccharides and Intestinal Barrier Function : specific focus on its efficacy in elderly and patients with Crohn’s disease
Abstract : A large number of elderly suffer from gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms such as constipation and diarrhoea. The underlying mechanisms of age-acquired GI symptoms are not well studied but are necessary to clarify in order to recommend the right treatment. READ MORE