Search for dissertations about: "Pancreas preservation"

Showing result 6 - 7 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the words Pancreas preservation.

  2. 6. Technical challenges in human islet isolation

    Author : Magnus Ståhle; Olle Korsgren; Andrew Friberg; Federico Bertuzzi; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Transplantation of islets of Langerhans is an effective treatment option for patients with brittle type 1 diabetes mellitus. This treatment restores glucose control and also reduces hypoglycemia. Unfortunately, the outcome from islet isolations is variable, and many preparations do not yield sufficient islet number or islet quality. READ MORE

  4. 7. Immunological profile and aspects of immunotherapy in type 1 diabetes

    Author : Maria Hjorth; Maria Faresjö; Johnny Ludvigsson; Rosaura Casas; Vivianne Malmström; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Immunology; Immunologi;

    Abstract : Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a chronic, autoimmune disease caused by a T cell mediated attack on the insulin producing pancreatic ß-cells. Even though reasonable quality of life can be acquired with modern insulin therapy, prevention of acute and late serious complications is facilitated by preservation of residual insulin secretion. READ MORE