Search for dissertations about: "bladder"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 259 swedish dissertations containing the word bladder.

  2. 1. Experimental Bladder Reconstruction

    Author : Hans Frederiksen; Urologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Urology; smooth muscle; detrusor; matrix; nerves; subtotal cystectomy; bladder regeneration; enterocystoplasty; nephrology; Urologi; nefrologi;

    Abstract : Reduced urinary bladder capacity is a clinically significant problem. The surgical methods that have been available to treat this, such as urinary diversion or surgically augmenting the bladder by incorporation of intestinal segments, all have serious drawbacks. READ MORE

  4. 2. Muscarinic receptors and urinary bladder selectivity : Properties that determine the organ selectivity of compounds

    Author : Staffan Sundquist; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Pharmaceutical biosciences; bladder; muscarinic; receptor subtypes; smooth muscle; multivariate; Farmaceutisk biovetenskap; Biopharmacy; Biofarmaci; galenisk farmaci; Pharmaceutics;

    Abstract : Urinary bladder contraction is mainly mediated by activation of muscarinic acetylcholine receptors (mAChR). Muscarinic antagonists are often effective in treatment of unstable bladder. The effectiveness of this treatment has often been limited by side effects as dry mouth. READ MORE

  5. 3. Purinergic effects in the rat urinary bladder : Functional studies of cyclophosphamide treatment on afferent and efferent mechanisms

    Author : Patrik Aronsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; receptors; purinergic; urinary bladder; purinoceptor; cystitis prevention; detrusor; bladder function; ATP; adenosine; nitric oxide;

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  6. 4. Urinary bladder function and acquisition of bladder control in healthy children

    Author : Ulla-Britt Jansson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : Urinary bladder; urination; reference values; life events; children development bladder control; experiences; content analysis; potty training; healthy children;

    Abstract : The overall aim was to advance the knowledge of urinary bladder function and the acquisition of bladder control in healthy children. The participants in papers I, II and III were from the same population (n=59). In paper IV the participants (n=22) were parents of children who had been dry for at least 6 months. READ MORE

  7. 5. Immunogene Therapy of Bladder Carcinoma : A Preclinical Study

    Author : Angelica Loskog; Rolf Kiessling; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Oncology; Immunotherapy; Gene therapy; Immunogene therapy; CD40L; Bladder carcinoma; Onkologi; Oncology; Onkologi; Klinisk immunologi; Clinical Immunology;

    Abstract : This thesis comprises studies on murine and human models of bladder carcinoma with the aim to develop novel immunogene therapies. On the basis of the results presented in this thesis, a clinical trial is underway. The potential of activating the immune system to combat cancer has long intrigued immunologists. READ MORE