Search for dissertations about: "Tumour marker"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 121 swedish dissertations containing the words Tumour marker.

  2. 21. Clinical studies of RNA as a prognostic and diagnostic marker for disease

    Author : Helena Isaksson; Torbjörn Nilsson; Bengt Sorbe; Gisela Helenius; Ola Hammarsten; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; gene expression; ovarian cancer; hypercalprotectinaemia; hyperzincaemia; ischemia; biomarker;

    Abstract : Technologies for RNA detection are evolving rapidly and gives an op-portunity for discovery of new markers for early detection of complex diseases. Today in clinical work we rely on signs and symptoms in com-bination with the measurement of protein levels for diagnosis. READ MORE

  4. 22. Treatment of arthritis with tumour necrosis factor antagonists. Clinical, immunological and biochemical aspects

    Author : Meliha C Kapetanovic; Reumatologi och molekylär skelettbiologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Skelett; muskelsystem; reumatologi; Skeleton; muscle system; rheumatology locomotion; ANA; infusion reaction; influenza vaccination; pneumococcal vaccination; COMP; TNF antagonists; spondylarthropathies; arthritis; rheumatoid arthritis;

    Abstract : Abstract The treatment of arthritis has undergone a dramatic change since biological agents targeting specific mediators of the disease process have been introduced. Tumour necrosis factor (TNF) antagonists have been shown to reduce signs and symptoms of disease and to retard the development of tissue damage in the majority of patients. READ MORE

  5. 23. Immune response and tumour cell detection in lymph nodes of head and neck cancer

    Author : Åsa Kågedal; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Many patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma present with regional spread to the cervical lymph nodes. Lymph nodes metastases are today the most important factor influencing both the treatment and outcome for this type of cancer. READ MORE

  6. 24. Aspects on Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Neuroendocrine Tumours

    Author : Christina Swärd; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : Carcinoid; Endocrine pancreatic tumour; Neuroendocrine; Octreotide; Somatostatin receptor; Peptide receptor; Radionuclide therapy; Absorbed dose; Chromogranin A; Liver transplantation;

    Abstract : Aspects on Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Neuroendocrine Tumours Background. Gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumours (GEP-NETs) originate from endocrine cells of the intestinal mucosa and pancreas. READ MORE

  7. 25. Prognostic factors in breast cancer with a focus on the role of tumour proliferation

    Author : Claudette Falato; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Ki67 is the most commonly used marker of proliferation in breast cancer. The general aim of the thesis was to investigate the prognostic role of Ki67 and its interplay with other prognostic factors in breast cancer cohorts. READ MORE