Search for dissertations about: "HSIL"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the word HSIL.

  2. 1. Cervical screening with primary HPV : from research to clinical effectiveness

    Author : Lovisa Bergengren; Gisela Helenius; Mats Karlsson; Matts Olovsson; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Cervical cancer; screening; human papillomavirus HPV ; HPV prevalence; HPV genotypes; precancerous lesion; HSIL; self-sampling; postmenopausal women; health economy;

    Abstract : Organized cervical screening has greatly reduced the incidence of cervical cancer where implemented. Human papilloma virus (HPV) is the cause of cervical cancer, and in later years, convincing evidence has led to cervical screening with HPV as the primary method being implemented around the world. READ MORE

  4. 2. Blocking interleukin-1 signalling in the brain-structural and functional outcomes

    Author : Stefan Spulber; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : The aims of this thesis were to evaluate the consequences of blocking interleukin (IL)-1 signalling in the brain. The studies used a transgenic mouse model with brain-directed overexpression of the human soluble isoform of IL-1 receptor antagonist with the GFAP promoter (Tg hsIL-1ra). READ MORE

  5. 3. Cytokines in the nervous system with emphasis on interleukin-1 receptor-mediated activity

    Author : Mircea Oprica; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Interleukin-1 (IL-1) is one of the most important pro-inflammatory cytokines and plays a pivotal role in the neuroinflammation associated with certain forms of neurodegeneration, such as epilepsy, cerebral ischemia, trauma, and Alzheimer's disease (AD). Also, it was suggested that IL-1 is involved in physiological processes, namely modulation of sleep, glucose and lipid metabolism, and neuroendocrine regulation, as well as modulation of learning and memory. READ MORE

  6. 4. Natural History of Human Papillomavirus Infections and Other Sexually Transmitted Infections in Rwanda-Immunological Aspects of the Uterine Cervix

    Author : Marie Francoise Mukanyangezi; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Human papillomavirus; cervical cancer; IL28B SNP rs12979860; Rwanda; screening; squamous intraepithelial lesion; radiotherapy; hyperbaric oxygen therapy;

    Abstract : Objective: Cervical cancer stands for the predominant cause of cancer death among Rwandan women. Chronic Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection constitutes the main risk factor. READ MORE

  7. 5. Innate immune factors in recurrent and persistent infections of the lower female genital tract

    Author : Cathrin Alvendal; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : C. albicans;

    Abstract : Background: Infections of the female genital tract are common and have severe impact on the quality of life and sexual health of affected women. The innate immune system is crucial and is involved in the defense of infections. READ MORE