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2. 1. Health hazards and cancer in relation to occupational exposures among Swedish seafarers

   Author : Karl Forsell; Eva Andersson; Ingrid Liljelind; Bengt Järvholm; Bente Moen; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; seafarer; work environment; mesothelioma; lung cancer; hematologic malignancy; benzene; epidemiologi; Epidemiology; Toxicology; toxikologi; family medicine; allmänmedicin; seafarer; work environment; mesothelioma; lung cancer; hematologic malignancy; benzene;

   Abstract : This thesis explores health hazards for seafarers in the Swedish merchant fleet, and occupational risks for lung cancer, mesothelioma and hematologic malignancy (HM). A special focus has been exposure to benzene and biomarker levels for work on product or chemical tankers during the mid-1990’ies. READ MORE

4. 2. Pluripotent Stem Cells of Embryonic Origin : Applications in Developmental Toxicology

   Author : Måns Jergil; Lennart Dencker; Aldert Piersma; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Embryonic stem cell; Microarray; Toxicogenomics; Valproic acid; Developmental toxicology; Teratogenicity; Neural tube defects; Histone deacetylase inhibitor; In vitro toxicology; Toxicology; Toxikologi; Toxicology; Toxikologi;

   Abstract : General toxicity evaluation and risk assessment for human exposure is essential when developing new pharmaceuticals and chemicals. Developmental toxicology is an important part of this risk assessment which consumes large resources and many laboratory animals. READ MORE

5. 3. Alcohol problems in women; Gender characteristics relevant for identification in clinical and health screening settings

   Author : Agneta Österling; Kliniskt Centrum för Hälsofrämjande Vård; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; toxicology; pharmacy; pharmacognosy; Pharmacological sciences; questionnaire; immigrant; elderly; benzodiazepine; prevalence; Problem drinking; gender; Farmakologi; farmakognosi; farmaci; toxikologi; Public health; epidemiology; Folkhälsa; epidemiologi;

   Abstract : This thesis presents data relating to gender differences of problem drinking. The aim was to increase the knowledge of characteristics of female problem drinking to enhance identification efficiency. READ MORE

6. 4. Exposing the Exposures : Assessing occupational aerosol exposures and their possible health and toxicological effects

   Author : Karin Lovén; NanoLund: Centre for Nanoscience; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Aerosol; Occupational exposure; Spray; Engineered nanomaterial; Air-liquid interface; Toxicology;

   Abstract : According to the Global Burden of Disease study, occupational exposures to particulates, gases and fumes were responsible for 0.36 million deaths and 8.8 million disability-adjusted life years globally in 2015. READ MORE

7. 5. Coxsackievirus B3 Infection and Host Defence Responses Change the Metabolism of PBDE

   Author : Magnus Lundgren; Nils-Gunnar Ilbäck; Hans Tjälve; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Coxsackievirus; environmental pollutants; PBDE; cytokines; chemokines; metabolism; infection; tissue distribution; toxicology; virology; immunology; Toxicology; Toxikologi; Virology; Virologi; Medicine; medicin;

   Abstract : It has been suggested that the rising amounts of chemicals in the environment may affect host resistance and increase susceptibility to infections. Studies have also shown that infections can change the toxicity of pollutants. READ MORE