Search for dissertations about: "Inflammatory Diseases"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 829 swedish dissertations containing the words Inflammatory Diseases.

  2. 21. The role of monocytes in chronic inflammatory diseases

    Author : Sofia Björnfot Holmström; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Monocytes and monocyte-derived cells are important players in the orchestration of inflammatory reactions in blood and peripheral tissues. However, little is known about the monocyte fate upon entry into human tissues, and current concepts are mainly based on animal models, with the addition of observational studies in humans that often do not allow determining causality. READ MORE

  4. 22. Immunopathology of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

    Author : Mohammad Kadivar; Leukocyt migration; []
    Keywords : Inflammatory bowel disease IBD ; Crohn s disease; Ulcerative colitis; T cell; Monocyte; macrophage; Neutrophil; anti-TNFa treatment; IBD disease activity index;

    Abstract : Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the gastrointestinal tract, with a remitting and relapsing course. There are two main forms of IBD: Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). READ MORE

  5. 23. Population genetic studies of psoriasis

    Author : Annica Inerot; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; psoriasis; population genetics; age of onset; family studies; associated diseases; clinical examination; arthritis; HLA-Cw6;

    Abstract : Psoriasis is a genetically determined, common skin disease affecting about 3 % of the population. The inheritance pattern has earlier been unclear. In collaboration with the Swedish Psoriasis Association, we have collected information on the occurrence of psoriasis in the families of 11,366 members of the Association. READ MORE

  6. 24. Going trough a colonoscopy and living with inflammatory bowel disease : children's and parents' experiences and evaluation of the bowel cleansing quality prior to colonoscopy

    Author : Vedrana Vejzovic; Malmö högskola; []
    Keywords : Colonoscopy; Inflammatory bowel diseases; Randomised control trial; Content analysis; Phenomenological hermeneutics;

    Abstract : This thesis focuses on children aged 10-18 years with symptoms of, ordiagnosed with, inflammatory bowel disease (henceforth referred to as IBD).Before the disease can be diagnosed, a child must undergo several procedures,with colonoscopy as an established investigation, including bowel cleansing,which is crucial for the safe examination of the intestine. READ MORE

  7. 25. Innate mechanisms regulating B cell activation in inflammatory diseases

    Author : Sara Lind; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Generation of powerful and highly specific immune responses against invading pathogens is essential to our survival. However, the immune system can cause disease if activated in an inappropriate manner. READ MORE