Search for dissertations about: "Ragnhildur Bergthorsdottir"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Ragnhildur Bergthorsdottir.

2. 1. Mortality and morbidity in patients with Addison's disease

   Author : Ragnhildur Bergthorsdottir; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Addison s disease; mortality; glucocorticoid s ; glucocorticoid replacement therapy; cardiovascular diseases; bone mineral density; osteoporosis; quality of life;

   Abstract : Addison's disease (AD) or primary adrenal insufficiency is a rare disease with an estimated prevalence of 100-140 per million inhabitants and deadly unless treated with glucocorticoids (GCs). Very limited information is available on the morbidity and mortality in this patient group. READ MORE