Search for dissertations about: "Leif Söderström"

Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words Leif Söderström.

  2. 1. Tumor necrosis factor superfamily members CD137 and OX40 ligand in vascular inflammation

    Author : Leif Söderström; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Atherosclerosis, an inflammatory disease, is the major cause of cardiovascular disease - the main cause of death worldwide. T cells are central orchestrators of inflammation in atherosclerosis and critically depend on costimulation for adequate function. READ MORE

  4. 2. Nutritional Screening of Older Adults : Risk Factors for and Consequences of Malnutrition

    Author : Lisa Söderström; Leif Bergkvist; Eva Thors Adolfsson; Andreas Rosenblad; Anja Saletti; Elisabet Rothenberg; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Epidemiology; Malnutrition; Mortality; Older adults; Prevalence; Risk factors; Nutrition; Nutrition; Geriatrics; Geriatrik;

    Abstract : Aims The overall aim of this thesis was to extend current knowledge about the prevalence of malnutrition, to identify possible risk factors for development of malnutrition, and to describe the consequences of malnutrition in relation to all-cause and cause-specific mortality among older adults admitted to hospital.Methods The prevalence of malnutrition was estimated in a cohort of 1771 older adults (≥65 years) who were admitted to a Swedish hospital during 2008–2009 (15 months) and screened for malnutrition using the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) instrument. READ MORE

  5. 3. Nutritional status among older people : Risk factors and consequences of malnutrition

    Author : Lisa Söderström; Eva Thors Adolfsson; Andreas Rosenblad; Anja Saletti; Leif Bergkvist; Elisabet Rothenberg; Lennart Christensson; Albert Westergren; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Medicinsk vetenskap; Medical Science; Nutrition; Nutrition;

    Abstract : Despite the high frequency and serious consequences of protein–energy malnutrition, prevention and treatment of malnutrition do not currently receive appropriate attention. Increased awareness of the importance of nutritional screening among older people is needed. READ MORE

  6. 4. User Participation In Public e-service Development : Guidelines for including external users

    Author : Jesper Holgersson; Eva Söderström; Fredrik Karlsson; Anne Persson; Leif Skiftenes Flak; Högskolan i Skövde; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; User participation; public e-service development; external users; Technology; Teknik; Information Systems; Informationssystem IS ;

    Abstract : .... READ MORE