Search for dissertations about: "epidemiological and neuro"
Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words epidemiological and neuro.
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1. Immunomodulatory effects of probiotic supplementation during pregnancy and infancy in allergy prevention studies
Abstract : The incidence of allergic diseases is increasing, possibly due to a reduced intensity and diversity of microbial stimulation. More knowledge is needed on the immunological mechanisms underlying the eczema preventive effect of pre- and postnatal probiotic supplementation. READ MORE
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2. Indoor Environmental Factors and Chronic Diseases in Swedish Pre-School Children : Risk factors and methodological issues investigated in a longitudinal study on airway diseases and autism spectrum disorder
Abstract : Asthma and allergies have increased considerably during the past 40-50 years. Along with this increase, a heightened awareness regarding different neuro-developmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder has occurred and it has been proposed that such disorders are also on the increase. READ MORE
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3. Immunity and inflammation in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis : an epidemiological approach
Abstract : Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a rare but lethal neurodegenerative disease, characterized by degeneration of both upper and lower motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord. The pathogenesis of ALS is, however, not completely clear. READ MORE
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4. Epidemiological, clinical anf pathogenetic studies of acute intermittent porphyria
Abstract : Porphyrias are inherited metabolic disorders characterised by an impairment of heme biosynthesis. Acute intermittent porphyria (AIP) is the most common of the acute porphyrias in Sweden. Acute attacks of AIP are characterised by neuro-psychiatric symptoms, including epileptic seizures. READ MORE
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5. The dynamics of intra- and inter-organ communication during an acute kidney infection
Abstract : This thesis focuses on the roles of neuro-immune communication and infection-mediated coagulation during bacterial kidney infections. We demonstrate dynamic intra- and inter-organ host responses, where the outcome of an infection depends on both bacterial and host factors. READ MORE