Search for dissertations about: "Thyroxine T4"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 swedish dissertations containing the words Thyroxine T4.

  2. 1. Studies on the etiology of endemic goiter in the Sudan : The role of pearl millet

    Author : Abdelsalam Elnour; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Medical sciences; Pearl millet; endemic goiter; thyroid hormones; thyroiditis; traditional fermentation; heattreatment; flavonoid; MEDICIN OCH VÅRD; MEDICINE; MEDICIN; Nutrition; näringslära;

    Abstract : Endemic thyroid disorders (ETD) are major health problems worldwide. Although the major role of iodine deficiency in the etiology of ETD is well founded, other factors have been shown to contribute to its etiology as well. READ MORE

  4. 2. The interplay between the endocrine and cardiovascular systems. A study of the hormonal influence on cardiovascular function and endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) expression

    Author : Anna Wickman; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : hypophysectomy · growth hormone · insulin-like growth factor-I · estrogen · vascular reactivity · endothelial function · endothelial nitric oxide synthase · nitric oxide · cardiovascular function · vasculature · kidney · hypertension;

    Abstract : During the present thesis, special interest was focused on the cardiovascular effects of growth hormone (GH) and estrogen (E2) and combined treatment of GH+E2, in particular the possible effects on endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) expression and nitric oxide (NO) bioavailability for maintaining cardiovascular homeostasis. The possible role of fluid mechanical force e. READ MORE

  5. 3. The role of eating disorders for pregnancy, neonatal outcome and the child’s early development

    Author : Saloua Koubaa; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Little is known about the impact of eating disorders (ED) on pregnancy, infant growth and cognitive development. Preliminary reports indicate increased complications during pregnancy and lower birth weight in children of mothers with ED. READ MORE

  6. 4. The importance of thyroid function for female reproduction

    Author : Frida Hosseini Akram; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Thyroid dysfunction is one of the most common endocrine disorder. Thyroid dysfunction affects the female reproductive system and can be manifested by menstrual irregularities, pregnancy loss and infertility. Unexplained infertility has an incidence of 10 to 15 % worldwide. READ MORE

  7. 5. Studies on molecular aspects of Transthyretin Amyloidosis

    Author : Raul Ivan Campos Melo; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Proteins are versatile molecules that play a variety of roles in maintaining the human body, e.g. transport of nutrients. Transthyretin (TTR) is a 55 kDa homotetrameric protein found in human plasma and in the cerebrospinal fluid, responsible for the transport of retinol (vitamin A) and T4 (thyroxine). READ MORE