Search for dissertations about: "MDCS"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 27 swedish dissertations containing the word MDCS.
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1. Associations of sex, anthropometric and reproductive factors with clinicopathological and molecular characteristics of colorectal cancer
Abstract : Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer globally, with approximately 1.2 million new cases every year. The highest incidence rates are seen in developed countries, thereby imposing dietary and lifestyle factors in the etiology of CRC. READ MORE
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2. Engineering Privacy for Mobile Health Data Collection Systems in the Primary Care
Abstract : Mobile health (mHealth) systems empower Community Health Workers (CHWs) around the world, by supporting the provisioning of Community-Based Primary Health Care (CBPHC) – primary care outside the health facility into people’s homes. In particular, Mobile Health Data Collection Systems (MDCSs) are used by CHWs to collect health-related data about the families that they treat, replacing paper-based approaches for health surveys. READ MORE
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3. Endocytosis by human dendritic cells
Abstract : Dendritic cells (DCs) are specialized antigen-presenting cells with the ability to internalize antigen, and present antigen-derived peptides to T cells. The functions of DCs depend on the subset, as well as their location and activation state. READ MORE
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4. Hormonal factors in rheumatoid arthritis – Their impact on disease risk and severity
Abstract : Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is 4-6 times more common in women than men during the fertile years. For women, the incidence peaks shortly after menopause, and for men the risk is greater with higher age, when androgen levels drops. READ MORE
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5. Genetic Determinants of Obesity in Relation to Diet, Weight Gain and Mortality
Abstract : Obesity is one of the major health concerns that has reached epidemic proportions globally. It is generally believed to be a result of interactions between genetic and environmental factors. READ MORE