Search for dissertations about: "elderly body composition"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 21 swedish dissertations containing the words elderly body composition.

2. 1. Long-term effects of growth hormone replacement in hypopituitary adults on body composition, bone mass and cardiovascular risk factors

   Author : Mariam Elbornsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; growth hormone; growth hormone deficiency; growth hormone replacement; bone mineral density; body composition; muscle strength; elderly; cardiovascular risk factors; pituitary irradiation;

   Abstract : Growth hormone (GH) deficient (GHD) adults have decreased bone mass and muscle strength, impaired body composition, disturbed serum lipid pattern and increased morbidity and mortality in cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. GH replacement normalizes most of these aberrations within the first year of treatment. READ MORE

4. 2. Sex steroid metabolism and body composition

   Author : Charlotte Swanson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : UDP glucuronosyltranferases; polymorphisms; androgens; glucuronidated androgen metabolites; fat mass; bone; metabolic risk factors; population study;

   Abstract : Background: The bioactive androgens testosterone (T) and dihydrotestosterone (DHT) regulate bone and fat mass in men. The effects of androgens are largely determined by the rate of their synthesis and inactivation. READ MORE

5. 3. Nutrition, energy metabolism and body composition in the frail elderly

   Author : Eva Lammes; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : During aging a reduction of energy metabolism, energy intake and fat free mass can be seen. Some elderly patients experience more pronounced body weight loss that may lead to malnutrition states. The reasons for the unintentional body weight loss, that often accompanies chronic disease, are poorly understood. READ MORE

6. 4. Physical Functioning, Body Composition and Exercise in Elderly Community-living Individuals with Stroke

   Author : Birgit Vahlberg; Karin Hellström; Tommy Cederholm; Lena Zetterberg; Erik Rosendahl; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : Geriatrics; Geriatrik; Neurology; Neurologi; Nutrition; Nutrition;

   Abstract : A comprehensive view of physical function, body composition and exercise post-stroke that is based on clinical examination is lacking. The effects of a progressive resistance and balance (PRB) exercise program have not been fully evaluated in community-living individuals after stroke. READ MORE

7. 5. Long-term effects of growth hormone replacement therapy in growth hormone deficient adults

   Author : Galina Götherström; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : growth hormone; body composition; bone mass; bone density; muscle strength; lipids; glucose metabolism; adult onset GHD; childhood onset GHD; gender;

   Abstract : Deficiency of growth hormone (GHD) in adults results in abnormal body composition, reduced bone mass and muscle strength, deteriorated cardiovascular risk factors. Short-term GH replacement reverses many of the symptoms associated with adult GHD. READ MORE