Search for dissertations about: "Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 27 swedish dissertations containing the words Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate.

  2. 1. Body fat distribution, inflammation and cardiovascular disease

    Author : Fredrik Toss; Anna Nordström; Peter Nordström; Jan Ekstrand; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; fat mass; lean mass; fat distribution; stroke; myocardial infarction; cardiovascular disease; cardiovascular risk factors; inflammation; dual energy x-ray absorptiometry; mortality; erythrocyte sedimentation rate; Epidemiology; epidemiologi;

    Abstract : Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the major health issues of our time. The prevalence of CVD is increasing, both in industrialized and in developing countries, and causes suffering and a decreased quality of life for millions of people worldwide. READ MORE

  4. 2. Insulin Resistance and Inflammation as Risk Factors for Congestive Heart Failure

    Author : Erik Ingelsson; Lars Lind; Johan Ärnlöv; Johan Sundström; Jan Östergren; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Geriatric nursing; congestive heart failure; insulin resistance; inflammation; obesity; blood sedimentation; apolipoproteins; antioxidants; beta carotene; oxidative stress; registries; epidemiology; risk factors; Äldrevård; Older people and ageing; Äldre och åldrande;

    Abstract : Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality and the identification of modifiable risk factors is crucial in order to diminish suffering of this common disease. The primary aim of this thesis was to investigate novel metabolic risk factors for CHF, with a focus on insulin resistance and inflammation. READ MORE

  5. 3. Langerhans cell histiocytosis : detection, monitoring and pathophysiology

    Author : Ulrika Calming; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : LCH; detection; monitoring; cytokines;

    Abstract : Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare disease that may occur at any age but mainly affects children. Clonally expanded Langerhans cells together with lymphocytes, eosinophils and macrophages form destructive granulomatous lesions in many various organs. The etiology and pathophysiology of the disease still remain elusive. READ MORE

  6. 4. Nutritional impact on health in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

    Author : Erik Hulander; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; rheumatoid arthritis; dietary intervention; health;

    Abstract : Objective: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is the most common autoimmune rheumatic disease, affecting around 0.5-1% of the population. The aim of this thesis was to study dietary impact on markers of health in patients with RA. Methods: Data from the randomized controlled crossover trial Antiinflammatory diet in Rheumatoid Arthritis (ADIRA) is used. READ MORE

  7. 5. Glutamate modulates temporomandibular joint bone tissue resorption in patients with early rheumatoid arthritis

    Author : Anna‐Kari Hajati; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : The general aim was to investigate the occurrence and development of TMJ bone tissue resorption and to identify predictors for progression during the two first years with rheumatoid arthritis. The thesis comprises one cross‐sectional part and one longitudinal part. READ MORE