Search for dissertations about: "epidemiological study of oral cancer"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 swedish dissertations containing the words epidemiological study of oral cancer.

  2. 1. Associations of sex, anthropometric and reproductive factors with clinicopathological and molecular characteristics of colorectal cancer

    Author : Jenny Brändstedt; Tumörmikromiljö; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; colorectal cancer; carcinogenesis; MDCS; anthropometrics; risk factors; sex differences; hormonal therapy; beta-catenin; cyclin D1; p53; MSI; KRAS mutation; BRAF mutation;

    Abstract : Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer globally, with approximately 1.2 million new cases every year. The highest incidence rates are seen in developed countries, thereby imposing dietary and lifestyle factors in the etiology of CRC. READ MORE

  4. 2. Oral and Oropharyngeal Cancer - Aspects on Epidemiology and Prognostic Markers

    Author : Karin Annertz; Lund näs- och halssjukdomar Öron-; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Tongue cancer; SCC; oral cancer; oropharyngeal cancer; survival; incidence; HPV; human papillomavirus; alpha B-crystallin; sample collection methods; prognostic factor;

    Abstract : Head and neck cancer is a heterogeneous group of tumours, although histopathologically, >95% are squamous cell carcinomas (SCC). Some tumours respond better to therapy than others. Not enough is known to predict the outcome and tailor individualised treatment. READ MORE

  5. 3. The Force of Blood : Epidemiological studies of blood pressure in stroke, atrial fibrillation and primary care

    Author : Johan-Emil Bager; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; epidemiology; blood pressure; hypertension; stroke; myocardial infarction; atrial fibrillation; anticoagulants; LDL cholesterol; primary health care;

    Abstract : Aim: The overarching aim of this thesis was to investigate the prevalence, temporal trends and associations to cardiovascular outcomes of blood pressure levels in patients in Västra Götaland. Methods and findings: In Study I, Cox regression analysis was used to investigate associations between blood pressure and mortality in 799 patients with acute ischemic stroke who were identified in the quality register of a stroke ward at Sahlgrenska University Hospital. READ MORE

  6. 4. Epidemiological and clinical aspects of non-acute gallstone disease

    Author : Gunnar E. Persson; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : BACKGROUND Gallstones are common in many countries, but few patients develop severe complications. Fatal complications are rare and affect chiefly the very old. Gallstones may be an aetiological factor for gallbladder cancer, which has a poor prognosis but seldom occurs in young people. The risk of developing gallbladder cancer is small. READ MORE

  7. 5. Clinical and epidemiological project in cancer-associated dermatomyositis : the role of anti-TIF1γ antibodies

    Author : Lara Dani; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM) are a heterogeneous group of rare chronic autoimmune inflammatory diseases causing a debilitating muscle weakness but encountering even other symptoms such as arthritis, skin rash, lung involvement or dysphagia. IIM are a diagnostic challenge because of the clinical variability and the need to early identify the subgroups of disease with worst prognosis. READ MORE