Search for dissertations about: "Obesity Chronic Obstructive"

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2. 1. Novel Biomarkes in Acute Respiratory Failure and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

   Author : Brynja Jónsdóttir; Kardiovaskulär forskning - hypertoni; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Dyspnea; Respiratory failure; Biomarkers; GDF-15; ST2; IL-8; noninvasive ventilation; Acute Respiratory Failure; Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Dyspnea; Biomarkers; ST2; IL-8; GDF-15; Prognosis and survival; Hypercapnia;

   Abstract : Abstract Background: Dyspnea is a common manifestation of a range of conditions and diseases, sometimes with multiple contributing factors. A subgroup of these patients present with acute hypecapnic respiratory failure (AHRF) and are treated with non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV). READ MORE

4. 2. Assessing Physical Activity and Physical Capacity in Subjects with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

   Author : Mikael Andersson; Margareta Emtner; Christer Janson; Ann Ekberg-Jansson; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; COPD; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; physical activity; measurement properties; reliability; accuracy; validity; sedentary behavior; activity monitor; questionnaire; anthropometrics; comorbidity; fatigue; Medicinsk vetenskap; Medical Science;

   Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to assess measurement properties of methods suitable for screening or monitoring of physical capacity and physical activity in subjects with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and to explore factors associated with physical activity levels.Methods: Four observational studies were conducted. READ MORE

5. 3. Insulin resistance in pancreatic cancer

   Author : Bengt Isaksson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Pancreatic cancer; glucose transport; glucose metabolism; insulin signaling; insulin resistance; uncoupling proteins; obstructive jaundice; IAPP; risk factors.;

   Abstract : The dismal prognosis of pancreatic cancer (PC) is related to metabolic complications of the tumor. Impaired glucose tolerance or diabetes due to insulin resistance, and cachexia are observed early and frequently in these patients. The basic mechanisms of PC-associated insulin resistance and weight loss are not fully understood. READ MORE

6. 4. Asthma and Sleep Disturbances : Associations to Comorbidities and Asthma Control

   Author : Fredrik Sundbom; Christer Janson; Jon Konradsen; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Lungmedicin; Lung Medicine;

   Abstract : This thesis aimed to investigate the associations between asthma control, asthma-related comorbidity, and sleep. Insomnia symptoms with asthma are common, and have commonly been explained by poor asthma control and asthma symptoms during the night, which affect most asthmatics to some degree. READ MORE

7. 5. The epidemiology of risk factors and short and long-term outcome in the Swedish intensive care cohort

   Author : Björn Ahlström; Miklos Lipcsey; Ing-Marie Larsson; Gunnar Strandberg; Karl Michaëlsson; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Epidemiology; Sepsis; Risk factors; Dementia; Coronavirus; Medicinsk vetenskap; Medical Science;

   Abstract : Dissertation presented at Uppsala University to be publicly examined on Zoom: https://uu-se.zoom.us/j/7214327760, Tuesday, 11 May 2021 at 13:00 for the degree of Licentiate of Philosophy (Faculty of Medicine). The examination will be conducted in English and Swedish. READ MORE