Search for dissertations about: "changing dose rates"

Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words changing dose rates.

  2. 1. In vitro and in vivo aspects of intrinsic radiosensitivity

    Author : Karl Brehwens; Andrzej Wojcik; Siamak Haghdoost; Wolfgang Dörr; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Radiation biology; changing dose rates; cytogenetics; hypothermia; X-rays; radiotherapy; osteoradionecrosis; biomarkers; oxidative stress; individual radiosensitivity; molekylär biovetenskap; Molecular Biosciences;

    Abstract : This thesis focuses on how physical and biological factors influence the outcome of exposures to γ/X-rays. That the dose rate changes during real life exposure scenarios is well-known, but radiobiological data from exposures performed at increasing or decreasing dose rates is lacking. READ MORE

  4. 2. Radioactive fall-out from the Chernobyl nuclear power plant accident in 1986 and cancer rates in Sweden, a 25-year follow up

    Author : Hassan Alinaghizadeh; Robert Wålinder; Marina Taloyan; Gunnar Nilsson; Anders Ahlbom; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Occupational and Environmental Medicine; Arbets- och miljömedicin;

    Abstract : Aim: The current research aimed to study the association between exposure to low-dose radiation fallout after the Chernobyl accident in 1986 and the incidence of cancer in Sweden.Methods: A nationwide study population, selecting information from nine counties out of 21 in Sweden for the period from 1980 – 2010. READ MORE

  5. 3. Epidemiology and genetics in ulcerative colitis with special reference to twins and smoking

    Author : Curt Tysk; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : ulcerative colitis; ulcerative proctitis; epidemiology; incidence; prevalence; genetics; twins; colonic glycoproteins; smoking; primary sclerosing cholangitis; MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : In an epidemiologic study of ulcerative proctocolitis during the period 1963-1987, annual incidence rates increased fourfold and was during the last 10 years 13.1/105 inhabitants. The prevalence on December 31, 1987 was 234/105 inhabitants. Both rates are high but close to recent reports. READ MORE

  6. 4. Make My Day : exploring engaging occupations in stroke prevention and promotion of health

    Author : Emelie Mälstam; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Stroke is one of the major causes of disease burden worldwide. Most stroke cases are attributed to modifiable risk factors, such as high blood pressure, overweight, smoking, physical inactivity, and poor diet, making promoting an overall healthy lifestyle an essential strategy for stroke prevention. READ MORE