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Found 5 swedish dissertations matching the above criteria.
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1. Host-parasite interaction in men with febrile urinary tract infection
Abstract : In a retrospective study, Escherichia coli isolates from 88 men with symptomatic urinary tract infection (UTI) were analysed. A wide array of O:K:H serotypes commonly associated with acute pyelonephritis in women were identified. READ MORE
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2. PET and MRI of Prostate Cancer
Abstract : Prostate cancer (PCa) is the most common non-skin malignancy of men in developed countries. In spite of treatment with curative intent up to 30-40% of patients have disease recurrence after treatment, resulting from any combination of lymphatic, hematogenous, or contiguous local spread. READ MORE
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3. Prostate cancer : population-based screening and markers for long-term clinical outcome
Abstract : In 1988 and 1989 a large screening study for prostate cancer was launched in Stockholm, Sweden. At the time approximately 27 000 men between 55 and 70 years of age resided within a defined area of southern Stockholm. READ MORE
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4. Transurethral microwave thermotherapy and transurethral resection of the prostate. Evaluation and development
Abstract : ABSTRACT Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are common among men and become more prevalent with increasing age. One frequent cause is benign prostatic obstruction (BPO). Patients with LUTS/BPO can be ameliorated if the obstructive tissue is removed. READ MORE
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5. Prostate cancer : aspects of screening and prognostic factors
Abstract : Prostate cancer is the most common malignancy among Swedish men. Each year approx. 2 500 men die from the disease constituting almost 1/5 of all cancer death among men. Screening for prostate cancer has not been recommended in Sweden but PSA-testing is despite that commonly used. READ MORE