Search for dissertations about: "Jan Näslund"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words Jan Näslund.

2. 1. Molecular mechanisms of Ab amyloid deposition in Alzheimer disease

   Author : Jan Näslund; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Alzheimer disease amyloid apolipoprotein E fibrils ligands liquid chromatography mass spectrometry protease resistance;

   Abstract : The general aim of this study was to investigate the mechanisms underlying amyloid b-peptide (Ab) amyloid deposition in Alzheimer disease (AD) brain. Primary structure of intact Ab variants in amyloid partially purified from brains of AD patients and non-demented controls was determined. READ MORE

4. 2. Patellofemoral pain syndrome : clinical and pathophysiological considerations

   Author : Jan Näslund; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Patellofemoral pain syndrome; pain mechanism; bone blood flow; ischemia;

   Abstract : Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders and is reported to affect 15%-33% of the active adult population and 21%-45% of adolescents. Among adolescents, the incidence is reported to be higher for girls. READ MORE

5. 3. Calcified carotid artery atheromas in panoramic radiographs : diagnostic reliability and association to cardiovascular disease, diabetes and periodontitis

   Author : Nils Gustafsson; Eva Levring Jäghagen; Jan Ahlqvist; Ulf Näslund; Per Wester; Annika Ekestubbe; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Panoramic radiographs; cardiovascular disease; carotid artery atheromas; diabetes mellitus; oral health; periodontitis; diagnostic accuracy; myocardial infraction; odontologi; Odontology;

   Abstract : Objective: Incidental findings of Calcified Carotid Artery Atheromas (CCAA) on Panoramic Radiographs (PRs) of the jaws can be a risk marker for cardiovascular disease. The objectives for the thesis were to investigate the association between CCAA and 1) Myocardial Infarction (MI), 2) periodontitis, 3) diabetes and 4) estimated cardiovascular risk. READ MORE

6. 4. Hope and life-struggle : patients' experiences with Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation

   Author : Karin Olsson; Åsa Hörnsten; Ulf Näslund; Jan Mårtensson; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Aortic stenosis; transcatheter aortic valve implantation; experiences; coping; decision-making; health-related quality of life; symptoms; function; omvårdnadsforskning med medicinsk inriktning; Caring Sciences;

   Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis is to explore experiences and self-reported outcomes from Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation, TAVI, among people with severe aortic stenosis. The thesis includes four studies. Study I-II are based on interviews performed the day before TAVI and Qualitative Concept Analysis was used for analysis. READ MORE

7. 5. Dynamic ankle-foot orthoses in children with spastic diplegia : interview and experimental studies

   Author : Annika Näslund; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Sjukgymnastik; Physiotherapy;

   Abstract : Dynamic ankle-foot orthosis (DAFO) is a thin supra malleolar orthosis used as a compliment to the total treatment program in children with cerebral palsy (CP) in order to facilitate function in sitting, standing and walking. The DAFO keeps the foot in a functional position and is said to provide the child with proprioceptive feedback for balance- and postural control. READ MORE