Search for dissertations about: "biomarker conversion"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 12 swedish dissertations containing the words biomarker conversion.

  2. 6. Reliability of visual assessment of medial temporal lobe atrophy

    Author : Lena Cavallin; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Medial temporal lobe atrophy (MTA) has been found to be an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Visual assessment of MTA (vaMTA) is a rapid, cost-efficient and clinically adaptable visual interpretation method for rating MTA, based on coronal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. READ MORE

  4. 7. Transcription factors PROX1 and p53 in cancer development

    Author : Tamador Elsir; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : The majority of malignant brain tumors in adults are astrocytic gliomas. These are classified into four malignancy grades according to the World Health Organization (WHO) criteria, including grade I pilocytic astrocytoma, grade II astrocytoma, grade III anaplastic astrocytoma and grade IV glioblastoma. READ MORE

  5. 8. Prognostic biomarkers in upper gastrointestinal adenocarcinoma

    Author : CHARLOTTA HEDNER; Tumörmikromiljö; []
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    Abstract : Estimates indicate that the global cancer burden may be ever-increasing. Gastric cancer is one of the major cancer forms. Despite its declining incidence, the high mortality of gastric cancer makes it the third most common cause of cancer-related death. Esophageal cancer is less common, but the incidence is increasing in parts of the world. READ MORE

  6. 9. B-cell survival factors in multiple sclerosis and myasthenia gravis

    Author : Mathula Thangarajh; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, progressive neurological disease in which death of myelin-producing oligodendrocytes and axonal damage are prominent pathological features. The cause of MS is unknown but genetic and environmental factors have been proposed to be important. READ MORE

  7. 10. Adverse effects of treatment for rectal cancer : sexual function, hormones, and bone health

    Author : Annika Svanström Röjvall; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Thanks to improved outcomes from multimodal rectal cancer (RC) treatment, long-term survival is increasing; thus, focus on the long-term adverse effects of treatment is required. This thesis aimed to increase knowledge regarding adverse effects to enable well-informed treatment decisions and accurate management of the side effects. READ MORE