Search for dissertations about: "HYPERHOMOCYSTEINEMIA"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 swedish dissertations containing the word HYPERHOMOCYSTEINEMIA.
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1. Central retinal vein occlusion: Cetrain risk factors, electroretinography and an experimental treatment model
Abstract : The presence of activated protein C resistance, plasma hyperhomocysteinemia and the MTHFR C677T mutation in patients with central retinal vein occlusion were investigated and compared to a control group. Activated protein C resistance was overrepresented in the group of patients less than 50 years of age whereas this was not the case in patients more than 50 years of age. READ MORE
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2. Development of dementia in mild cognitive impairment (MCI) patients with focus on B-vitamins
Abstract : This thesis focused on the importance of low B-vitamins, hyperhomocysteinemia and the development of dementia and Alzheimer´s disease (AD) in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). The relation between vitamin B12 /folate and dementia has been extensively investigated, but the results are inconsistent. READ MORE
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3. Homocysteine and Coronary Artery Disease With special Reference to Biochemical Effects Of Vitamin Therapy
Abstract : An elevated plasma level of homocysteine has been suggested as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The objectives of this thesis were to study the influence of renal function on homocysteine levels in patients with coronary artery disease and to explore the association of elevated plasma levels of homocysteine to oxidative stress, inflammation, and endothelial dysfunction. READ MORE
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4. Pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease : focus on amyloid β-peptide, homocysteine and metals
Abstract : Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a complex dementia disorder. It is characterized by the neuronal and synaptic loss, presence of neurofibrillary tangles and senile plaques, composed of amyloid β-peptide (Aβ) in the brain. READ MORE
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5. Cardiovascular disease in systemic lupus erythematosus
Abstract : Premature cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). This is an important clinical problem and a main objective of this study was to identify risk factors and underlying mechanisms. READ MORE