Search for dissertations about: "acute adverse healthy tissue effects"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words acute adverse healthy tissue effects.
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1. Radiation induced biomarkers of individual sensitivity to radiation therapy
Abstract : Fifty percent of solid cancers are treated with radiation therapy (RT). The dose used in RT is adjusted to the most sensitive individuals so that not more than 5% of the patients will have severe adverse healthy tissue effects. READ MORE
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2. Impact of different interventions on cardiovascular risk factors
Abstract : Obesity and related complications such as diabetes mellitus type 2 (T2DM) and cardiovascular events, are a growing major health problem worldwide. Achieving a negative energy balance by increasing physical activity in combination with reduced caloric intake, is the most common approach in weight reduction strategies, something that is difficult to maintain in the long term. READ MORE
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3. Respiratory and cardiovascular responses to diesel exhaust exposure
Abstract : Background: Exposure to traffic-derived air pollution is associated to high incidence of respiratory and cardio-vascular morbidity and mortality. Diesel engines and fossil fuel contribute to a great amount to the ambient particulate matter pollution. READ MORE
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4. Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis in Sweden
Abstract : This thesis investigated the efficacy and safety of autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (AHSCT) as a treatment of multiple sclerosis. This thesis demonstrates that when compared to one of the most powerful disease-modifying drugs (DMDs), specifically alemtuzumab (ALZ), AHSCT is able to hold its ground. READ MORE
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5. Pharmacological stimulation of endothelial function and long-term impact of hypertension in man
Abstract : Background: Ischemic heart disease is a major cause of death globally. Rupture of a coronary atherosclerotic plaque with occluding thrombus formation is the main cause of myocardial ischemia and infarction. READ MORE