Search for dissertations about: "drug induced diseases"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 110 swedish dissertations containing the words drug induced diseases.
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1. Drug Eluting Hydrogels : Design, Synthesis and Evaluation
Abstract : Hydrogels have successfully proved themselves useful for drug delivery applications and several delivery routes have been developed over the years. The particular interest in this work was to design, synthesise and evaluate in situ forming drug eluting hydrogels, which have the potential to ameliorate the healing of cardiovascular diseases. READ MORE
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2. Glucocorticoid-induced adrenal insufficiency
Abstract : Background: Glucocorticoids (GCs) are effective in treating many diseases and are widely used. However, glucocorticoid treatment can down-regulate the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and lead to glucocorticoid-induced adrenal insufficiency. READ MORE
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3. Pharmacogenetic biomarkers for chemotherapy-induced adverse drug reactions
Abstract : Cancer is a serious disease expected to be the world-leading cause of death in the 21st century. The use of harsh chemotherapies is motivated and accepted but, unfortunately, is often accompanied by severe toxicity and adverse drug reactions (ADRs). READ MORE
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4. Computational studies of photodynamic drugs, phototoxic reactions and drug design
Abstract : The most important criterion when designing new drugs or improving old ones in order to prevent side effects or at least diminish them is drug safety. Treatment of all diseases generally needs use of either topical application or systemic medications (transported in the blood) during a certain period of time. READ MORE
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5. Mechanisms Behind Illness-Induced Anorexia
Abstract : Loss of appetite is together with fever and malaise hallmarks of infection. Loosing appetite during an acute infection such as influenza does not result in any longlasting effects, but loosing appetite during chronic diseases such as cancer or AIDS constitutes a risk factor for mortality. READ MORE