Search for dissertations about: "acinar"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 35 swedish dissertations containing the word acinar.
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1. Peripheral airway function in asthma and cystic fibrosis. Measurements using inert gas washout methods
Abstract : It is increasingly recognised that asthma and cystic fibrosis (CF) frequently involves the peripheral airways. Characteristic features of abnormal peripheral airway function are uneven ventilation distribution and increased gas trapping. READ MORE
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2. Characterization of secretory mechanisms in lacrimal and salivary glands
Abstract : Dry mouth and dry eyes are multifactorial morbidities that can lead to a severely reduced quality of life. Approximately 20% of the population suffers from ocular or oral dryness. READ MORE
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3. Studies of the human pancreas to understand the pathologic events leading to type 1 diabetes
Abstract : Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is classically described as a disease emanating from beta-cell loss, and as such, the beta cells have been the main target of investigation. However, recent years have witnessed a shift in perspective, with T1D being increasingly recognized as a condition that affects the entire pancreas. READ MORE
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4. Effects of fractionated irradiation on salivary glands
Abstract : The thesis is a study of the effects of radiation on the salivary glands in an experimental and a clinical study. Irradiation is a cornerstone in the management of head and neck cancer and is as other modalities of cancer treatment, afflicted with adverse reactions. READ MORE
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5. Morphological, immunohistochemical and genetic aspects of acinar and ductal adenocarcinoma of the prostate
Abstract : Prostate cancer is one of the most common causes of cancer-related death in developed countries. Acinar adenocarcinoma is by far the most common subtype of prostate cancer, with ductal adenocarcinoma being the second most common subtype. READ MORE