Search for dissertations about: "Graves’ disease"
Showing result 16 - 20 of 24 swedish dissertations containing the words Graves’ disease.
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16. Hyperthyroidism : incidence and long term quality-of-life
Abstract : Hyperthyroidism is a common disorder which in general affects approximately 2 % of women and 0.2 % of men. There are three main types of hyperthyroidism, caused by increased thyroid hormone production: Graves disease, toxic multinodular goitre and solitary toxic adenoma. READ MORE
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17. Presence of extrathyroidal TSH-receptor, with special reference to its role in neonatal regulation of lipolysis
Abstract : At birth, the newborn child must utilize stored energy until lactation is established. The main source of energy is fat - that is, triglycerides stored in the white adipose tissue. This study deals with hormonal regulation of lipolysis in the neonatal period. READ MORE
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18. Thyroid associated ophthalmopathy : treatment for hyperhyroidism and evaluation of methods for measuring saccadic eye movements
Abstract : Thyroid associated ophthalmopathy (TAO) is the orbital manifestation of autoimmune thyroid disease that clinically affects about 30-50 % of patients with Graves disease (GD). The clinical features of TAO are in most patients mild and transient. READ MORE
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19. Genetic and functional studies on the thyroid hormone axis
Abstract : This thesis has two main parts. The first is based on the first three papers with a focus on understanding the etiology and pathogenesis of thyroid malfunction and its effects on different organs. READ MORE
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20. Epidemiological studies on comorbidity, heritability and co-aggregation in organ-specific autoimmune diseases
Abstract : Autoimmunity is caused by loss of tolerance, whereby the immune system fails to distinguish self from non-self. The autoimmune panorama entails more than 100 diseases that collectively affect close to 5% of the total population, with a higher prevalence in women than in men. READ MORE