Search for dissertations about: "Pekka Collin"

Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words Pekka Collin.

2. 1. The burden of celiac disease and the value of having it diagnosed

   Author : Fredrik Norström; Anneli Ivarsson; Pekka Collin; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Public health; folkhälsa; epidemiologi; Epidemiology;

   Abstract : Background: Celiac disease is a chronic disease characterized by intolerance to gluten. It is considered a public health problem affecting about 1% of Western populations, but, with most cases still undiagnosed. A glutenfree diet is the only effective treatment for the disease. READ MORE

4. 2. Living with coeliac disease beyond the diagnosis

   Author : Susanne Roos; Claes Hallert; Susan Wilhelmsson; Pekka Collin; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : Chronic illness; Coeliac disease; Comorbidity; Gastrointestinal complaints; Health care use; Self-image; Well-being;

   Abstract : Introduction: Studies show that women living in Sweden treated for coeliac disease have lower subjective health than other women. After showing signs of remission, adults who have coeliac disease and follow a gluten-free diet, are expected to handle the treatment without any further planned follow-up by health care. READ MORE

5. 3. Bone in coeliac disease

   Author : Trausti Valdimarsson; Pekka Collin; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : Bone mineral density; coeliac disease; gluten-free diet; parathyroid hormone; insulin-like growth factor; MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

   Abstract : Patients with untreated and treated coeliac disease were examined regarding bone mineral density (BMD) and biochemical factors of importance for bone metabolism. The occurrence of disturbances and their correction during treatment with a gluten-free diet were studied. READ MORE