Search for dissertations about: "Johannes Blom"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words Johannes Blom.

  2. 1. Aspects of participation in sigmoidoscopy screening for colorectal cancer

    Author : Johannes Blom; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Population-based; colorectal; neoplasms; polyps; mass screening; sigmoidoscopy; patient participation; patient experience; follow-up studies; mortality; registers;

    Abstract : Colorectal cancer is an important health problem due to a high morbidity and mortality but it is curable at an early stage and is therefore ideal for screening. Population-based screening of the average risk population using fecal occult blood testing has been demonstrated to decrease mortality. READ MORE

  4. 2. Risk and survival for colorectal cancer in northern Sweden : sociodemographic factors and surveillance programs

    Author : Olle Sjöström; Beatrice S. Melin; Lars H Lindholm; Richard Palmqvist; Johannes Blom; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Colorectal cancer; Risk factors; Cancer epidemiology; Endoscopy general; Health economy; Cancer prevention; Hereditary colorectal; Surveillance colonoscopy; Cancer Epidemiology; cancerepidemiologi; Genetics; genetik; Surgery; kirurgi; Oncology; onkologi;

    Abstract : BackgroundColorectal cancer (CRC) – i.e., cancer in the colon or rectum – is one of the most common cancers both globally and in Sweden. The risk for CRC is mainly related to age, heredity, and life-style risk factors. READ MORE