Search for dissertations about: "diaphragm function"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 25 swedish dissertations containing the words diaphragm function.

  2. 6. Critical illness myopathy : understanding different effects on muscle fibre function

    Author : Hannah Ogilvie; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Skeletal muscle is an essential component of the human body, being one of the most dynamic and plastic tissues. As such it can be altered by numerous confounding factors. READ MORE

  4. 7. Characterization of novel genes of importance for renal glomerular function and disease

    Author : Ásmundur Oddsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : kidney glomerulus;

    Abstract : Glomerular kidney diseases are a major health care burden. The glomerular filtration barrier consists of three layers: the slit diaphragm that bridges the interlocking foot pro- cesses of the podocytes, the glomerular basement membrane and fenestrated endothelial cells. READ MORE

  5. 8. Muscle Wasting in a Rat ICU Model : Underlying Mechanisms and Specific Intervention Strategies

    Author : Heba Salah; Lars Larsson; Sven Tågerud; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; BGP-15; critical illness myopathy; janus kinase; intensive care unit; mechanical loading; muscle wasting; signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription; ventilator-induced diaphragm dysfunction; Anestesiologi och intensivvård; Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care; Clinical Neurophysiology; Klinisk neurofysiologi;

    Abstract : Critical care has undergone several developments in the recent years leading to improved survival. However, acquired muscle weakness in the intensive care unit (ICU) is an important complication that affects severely ill patients and can prolong their ICU stay. READ MORE

  6. 9. Functional analysis of genes in the developing zebrafish pronephros and vasculature

    Author : Lwaki Ebarasi; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : During glomerulogenesis, the recruitment and assembly of visceral epithelial cells (podocytes), endothelial capillary cells, and smooth muscle pericytes (mesangial cells) result in the formation of the glomerular tuft. The mature glomerulus functions by passage of plasma under hemodynamic pressure across a filter, the glomerular filtration barrier, and the integrity of the barrier is crucial for proper function. READ MORE

  7. 10. Critical illness myopathy : mechanisms and pharmacological interventions

    Author : Hazem Akkad; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : The human body typically contains over 600 skeletal muscles that make up about 40% of total body weight. These muscles work together to perform functions such as locomotion, breathing, mastication, heat regulation and speech. READ MORE