Search for dissertations about: "endomysial antibodies"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words endomysial antibodies.

  2. 1. Serologic Markers in Screening for Coeliac Disease, Clinical significance and immunogenetic basis

    Author : Klas Sjöberg; Gastroenterologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Gastro-enterology; transglutaminase; specificity; sensitivity; prevalence; HLA; liver disease; endomysial antibodies; gliadin antibodies; diabetes; Autoimmune disease; coeliac disease; Gastroenterologi;

    Abstract : The prevalence of coeliac disease (CD) was initially estimated to 1/1537. Based on serial analysis [GA and endomysial antibodies (EMA)], the prevalence was 6/1970 (0.30%). In autoimmune chronic hepatitis 5. READ MORE

  4. 2. Mass screening for celiac disease in 12-year-olds : Finding them and then what?

    Author : Anna Rosén; Anneli Ivarsson; Olof Sandström; Hans Stenlund; Maria Emmelin; Claes Hallert; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; adolescent; celiac disease; children; coeliac disease; focus groups; mass screening; qualitative methodology; questionnaire; transglutaminase antibodies; Epidemiology; epidemiologi; folkhälsa; Public health;

    Abstract : Background Mass screening for celiac disease (CD) as a public health intervention is controversial. Before implementation, a suitable screening strategy should be outlined, and the acceptability of the screening scrutinized. Also, the benefits of early detection and possible negative consequences should be explored and compared. READ MORE