Search for dissertations about: "concordance"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 208 swedish dissertations containing the word concordance.

2. 21. Genetic epidemiological aspects of obesity and related traits. Human studies in Swedish and North-American cohorts

   Author : Peter Jacobson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : Obesity; candidate genes; metabolic syndrome; resting metabolic rate; respiratory quotient; assortative mating;

   Abstract : Aims: To investigate two obesity candidate genes, the melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) and the adiponectin hormone (APM1), by screening their genomic sequences. To search the human genome for quantitative trait loci (QTLs) related to resting metabolic rate (RMR), and respiratory quotient (RQ). READ MORE

4. 22. Neighborhood-level factors : barriers and assets to cardiovascular disease

   Author : Naomi Kawakami; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Aims: To examine whether the availability of goods, services, and resources differs by level of neighborhood deprivation (study I). To examine whether there are associations between neighborhood availability of potentially health-damaging (fast food restaurants and bars/pubs) and health-promoting (physical activity facilities and health care facilities) goods, services, and resources and CHD incidence (study II). READ MORE

5. 23. Optimization of paediatric CT examinations - An approach to minimize absorbed dose to patients with regard to image quality and observer variability

   Author : Kerstin Ledenius; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : Computed Tomography; Paediatrics; Radiation Dosage; Computer Simulations; Nonparametric Statistics; Observer Variation; Radiographic Image Enhancement;

   Abstract : The absorbed dose to paediatric patients is important bearing in mind the increased risk of radiation-induced cancer due to exposure to X-rays at young ages. Questions have also been raised of whether a CT examination of the paediatric brain might lead to a reduction in cognitive function. READ MORE

6. 24. 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

7. 25. Contact allergy to colophony : clinical and experimental studies with emphasis on clinical relevance

   Author : Gunilla Färm; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : colophony; contact allergy; gum rosin; laser Doppler flowmetry; LDF; pateh testing; repeated open application test; ROAT; rosin; tall-oil rosin; transepidermal water loss; TEWL; zinc oxide;

   Abstract : Colophony - also called rosin - is a material obtained from coniferous trees. It is used widely in many products, particularly because of its good tackifying properties. Colophony is also used in paper sizing to increase water resistance. READ MORE