Search for dissertations about: "chronic fatigue syndrome"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 28 swedish dissertations containing the words chronic fatigue syndrome.

  2. 11. Post-polio syndrome : analysis of inflammation and immune modulation

    Author : Eva Melin; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Poliomyelitis is a viral infection, which affects the anterior horn cells of the spinal cord leaving patients with different levels and distribution of muscle weakness and loss of, or decreased, function. This situation has previously been regarded as a stable condition. READ MORE

  4. 12. Understanding chronic immunodeficiency disorders through assessment of cytotoxic lymphocyte function

    Author : Jakob Theorell; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Representing an evolving and diverse group of syndromes, immunodeficiencies can currently be viewed as a spectrum of disorders where a dysfunction of the immune system plays a significant etiologic role. Cytotoxic lymphocytes are immune cells that are pivotal for the eradication of infected and malignant cells. READ MORE

  5. 13. Self-care behaviour and daily life experiences in patients with chronic heart failure

    Author : Marie Holst; Malmö högskola; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Under min tid som kliniskt verksam sjuksköterska mötte jag många patienter sombesvärades av törst och som hade svårt att följa den vätskerekommendation på1,5L/dygn som gavs. Detta är upprinnelsen till denna avhandling vars syfte är att beskrivaoch utvärdera egenvårdsbeteendet samt att beskriva hur det dagliga livet upplevsav patienter med kronisk hjärtsvikt, med speciellt intresse riktat mot vätskeintaget. READ MORE

  6. 14. Hand grip strength and postural control among individuals with and without Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease : Epidemiological and motion laboratory studies

    Author : Viktor Strandkvist; Ulrik Röijezon; Anne Lindberg; Caroline Stridsman; Agneta Larsson; André Nyberg; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Fysioterapi; Physiotherapy;

    Abstract : BackgroundChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is estimated to affect approximately 8%–10% of all adults. The disease is considered to be a heterogenic syndrome with systemic effects, in which comorbidities including cardiovascular diseases, muscle dysfunction and fatigue are common. READ MORE

  7. 15. Epigenetic and Gene Expression Signatures in Systemic Inflammatory Autoimmune Diseases

    Author : Juliana Imgenberg-Kreuz; Gunnel Nordmark; Ann-Christine Syvänen; Johanna K Sandling; Amr Sawalha; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Autoimmunity; DNA methylation; Primary Sjögren’s syndrome; Systemic lupus erythematosus; Gene expression; Type I interferon system; Epigenetics; Medicinsk vetenskap; Medical Science;

    Abstract : Autoimmune diseases are clinical manifestations of a loss-of-tolerance of the immune system against the body’s own substances and healthy tissues. Primary Sjögren’s syndrome (pSS) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are two chronic inflammatory autoimmune diseases characterized by autoantibody production and an activated type I interferon system. READ MORE