Search for dissertations about: "duodenal ulcer"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 35 swedish dissertations containing the words duodenal ulcer.

  2. 16. Epidemiological studies of the etiology of pancreatic cancer

    Author : Juhua Luo; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Pancreatic cancer is one of the most lethal human cancers with less than 5% of patients surviving 5 years. Despite an urgent need for primary prevention, little is known about the etiology of this cancer. This thesis was aimed at increasing our understanding of the etiology of pancreatic cancer with regard to lifestyle and infectious agents. READ MORE

  4. 17. Medical knowledge extraction. Applications of data analysis methods

    Author : Ankica Babic; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : In this thesis we explore and discuss some important methods for knowledge extraction from meclical data. This is done in relation to, and for the purpose of design and development of decision support systems, which could be population specific. READ MORE

  5. 18. Pharmacological therapy of Helicobacter pylori infection

    Author : Peter Unge; Arnold Berstad; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : The discovery of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) opened the doors to new insight and therapy for peptic ulcer disease. Earlier eradication treatment modalities based on bismuth compounds, with or without additional antimicrobials, were not well accepted mainly because of the, at least hypothetical, risks for neurological and/or renal side effects. READ MORE

  6. 19. Diversity and persistence of Helicobacter pylori

    Author : Annelie Lundin; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Helicobacter pylori; genomic diversity; cag pathogenicity island; Nudix hydrolase;

    Abstract : Helicobacter pylori is an exceptionally diverse bacterial species, and every infected individual harbors a unique strain, apart from the strain concordance found in some families. The infection is usually acquired during childhood and once established, persists for life unless treated with antibiotics. READ MORE

  7. 20. Risk indicators for esophageal cancer : some medical conditions and tobacco-related indicators

    Author : Kazem Zendehdel; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Because of little progress in the prognosis and survival of esophageal cancer patients, the early diagnosis and prevention have been prioritized. Alcohol consumption and tobacco smoking are the main risk factors of squamous cell carcinoma, and high body mass index and gastroesophageal reflux are strongly linked to adenocarcinoma of the esophagus. READ MORE