Search for dissertations about: "cholecalciferol"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the word cholecalciferol.

  2. 1. Vitamin D deficiency in Northern Sweden : a cross-sectional study of an immigrant population at latitude 63° N, including an open partially randomized, controlled trial studying the effect of supplementation with different doses of cholecalciferol

    Author : Lena Granlund; Eva Fhärm; Christer Andersson; Marie Lindkvist; Anna Ramnemark; Ingrid B Bergström; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; vitamin D deficiency; 25-hydroxyvitamin D; cross-sectional study; immigrant; muscle strength; grip strength; anxiety; depression; health related quality of life; clinical trial; cholecalciferol; family medicine; allmänmedicin;

    Abstract : Background: Vitamin D is a prohormone that plays a key role in the calcium and phosphate balance and has physiological functions throughout the entire body. Vitamin D is supplied by exposure to ultraviolet light or by food. The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in immigrants in Northern Sweden was unknown. READ MORE

  4. 2. Vitamin D insufficiency in cystic fibrosis : prevalence, consequences and intervention

    Author : Terezia Pincikova; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common life-shortening autosomal recessive disease in Caucasians. The major cause of morbidity and mortality is lung disease, characterized by a vicious circle of infection and inflammation. READ MORE

  5. 3. Vitamin D status in psoriasis patients treated with UVB therapy

    Author : Amra Osmancevic; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : Vitamin D; PTH; psoriasis; bone mineral density; ultraviolet UVB;

    Abstract : Vitamin D status in psoriasis patients treated with UVB therapy Amra Osmancevic Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Institute of Clinical Sciences at Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Göteborg, Sweden Abstract The thesis deals with the effect of ultraviolet B (UVB) 280-320 nm on vitamin D production in psoriasis patients during treatment with phototherapy. Background: Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory disease affecting the skin and potentially the joints. READ MORE

  6. 4. Treating vascular dysfunction in chronic kidney disease : intervention with vitamin D

    Author : Kristina Lundwall; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is common, affecting 10-15% of the population worldwide. It is currently recognised by both cardiologists and nephrologists as a strong risk factor for cardiovascular events and death. READ MORE

  7. 5. Studies of drug disposition in hemodialysis patients : impact of genetics, inflammation and vitamin D

    Author : Hadi Molanaei; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients are at a high risk for drug adverse effects due to accumulation of drugs, which normally are excreted via the kidneys. It is believed that drugs that are metabolized by the liver are safe to prescribe in normal doses to end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients. READ MORE