Search for dissertations about: "arthritis cardiovascular"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 47 swedish dissertations containing the words arthritis cardiovascular.

  2. 16. Nutritional impact on health in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

    Author : Erik Hulander; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; rheumatoid arthritis; dietary intervention; health;

    Abstract : Objective: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is the most common autoimmune rheumatic disease, affecting around 0.5-1% of the population. The aim of this thesis was to study dietary impact on markers of health in patients with RA. Methods: Data from the randomized controlled crossover trial Antiinflammatory diet in Rheumatoid Arthritis (ADIRA) is used. READ MORE

  4. 17. Population genetic studies of psoriasis

    Author : Annica Inerot; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; psoriasis; population genetics; age of onset; family studies; associated diseases; clinical examination; arthritis; HLA-Cw6;

    Abstract : Psoriasis is a genetically determined, common skin disease affecting about 3 % of the population. The inheritance pattern has earlier been unclear. In collaboration with the Swedish Psoriasis Association, we have collected information on the occurrence of psoriasis in the families of 11,366 members of the Association. READ MORE

  5. 18. Addressing cardiovascular risk factors and therapy effects in rheumatoid arthritis : implications for atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease

    Author : Sofia Ajeganova; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the prototype of chronic inflammatory disease associated with a 1.5-2 fold increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and premature mortality. READ MORE

  6. 19. Early rheumatoid arthritis aspects of severity and co-morbidity

    Author : Lena Innala; Solveig Wållberg Jonsson; Solbritt Rantapää Dahlqvist; Sᴓren Jacobsen; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Early rheumatoid arthriti; ACPA; cardiovascular co-morbidity; age at onset; pharmacological therapy; severity; disease activity; co-morbidity;

    Abstract : Background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic progressive destructive joint disease with an increased risk for co-morbidity and premature death if untreated. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the main cause of death but also other co-morbid conditions contribute to the patient’s shorter life expectancy. READ MORE

  7. 20. Cardiovascular disease in rheumatoid arthritis : risk factors, clinical presentation, treatment and prognosis

    Author : Ängla Mantel; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : It is well known that patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are at increased risk of developing or dying from cardiovascular disease (CVD). There are several important questions remaining regarding the association between RA and specific CVDs. READ MORE