Search for dissertations about: "biomarkers"
Showing result 21 - 25 of 1317 swedish dissertations containing the word biomarkers.
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21. Bioinformatics tools for discovery and evaluation of biomarkers : Applications in clinical assessment of cancer
Abstract : Cancer is a disease characterized by abnormal proliferation of cells in the body and ranks as the second leading cause of death worldwide. In order to improve cancer patient care, a major focus of cancer research is to discover biomarkers. READ MORE
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22. New Biomarkers for Neuromuscular Function and Myasthenia Gravis
Abstract : Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disorder, which is caused by autoantibodies against the acetylcholine receptor (AChR). The cardinal symptom is muscle fatigue, which can range from slight weakness of the extraocular muscles (causing droopy eyelids or double vision), to paralysis of the respiratory muscles. READ MORE
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23. Circulating biomarkers in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm
Abstract : Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) develops in 3-6% of the population over 65 years and affects mainly men. AAA has a complex etiology involving inflammation, proteolysis, fibrinolysis and coagulation. READ MORE
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24. Predictors and early biomarkers in Giant Cell Arteritis
Abstract : AbstractGiant Cell Arteritis (GCA) is the most common vasculitis in adults among people in the western world. The pathogenesis and etiology are not fully understood.In Study I, we investigated potential predictors for developing GCA, i.e. READ MORE
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25. Mechanisms in Tendon Healing : Pain, Biomarkers and the Role of Mast Cells
Abstract : Tendon injuries and tendinopathy are common disorders, but the underlying mechanisms are not well understood. The overall aim of this thesis was to better understand the mechanisms underlying tendon healing, pain, and inflammation. READ MORE