Search for dissertations about: "adrenocorticotropin"
Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the word adrenocorticotropin.
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1. The limbic-hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis in Alzheimer's disease
Abstract : Dysfunction of the limbic-hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (LHPA) axis is a common finding in advanced dementia. In this study, the function of the LHPA axis at different levels was investigated in patients with dementia and in healthy elderly.A subtle disturbance in the feedback regulation of the LHPA axis was found in patients with early (i.e. READ MORE
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2. Individual glucocorticoid sensitivity in the human
Abstract : The expanding use of inhaled and intranasal glucocorticoid (Gc) preparations for treatment of mild-to-moderate asthma and allergic rhinitis has in the last decade greatly increased the number of adults and children chronically exposed to exogenous glucocorticoids. In general, current topical glucocorticoid therapies appear to be well tolerated. READ MORE
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3. Glucocorticosteroid therapy and steroid resistance in inflammatory bowel disease
Abstract : Ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD) are diseases of unknown aetiology often referred to as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). Glucocorticosteroids (GCS) have been used since the 1950's to treat acute attacks of these diseases. READ MORE