Advanced search
Found 5 swedish dissertations matching the above criteria.
-
1. Sleep apnea and sleep : diagnostic aspects
Abstract : Background: Patients with sleep apnea have frequent apneas and hypopneas during sleep. Apneas can be either central or obstructive. The apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) is the mean number of apneas and hypopneas per hour of sleep. READ MORE
-
2. Clinical and kinematic assessments of upper limb function in persons with post-stroke symptoms
Abstract : Stroke is a common and multifaceted disease that often involves motor deficits in the upper limb. This thesis investigated reliability and validity of existing clinical assessments of upper limb function in persons with post-stroke symptoms and in non-disabled controls. READ MORE
-
3. Effects of Ischaemia on the Neuroretina and Retinal Blood Vessels
Abstract : Identification of the intracellular signal transduction pathways activated in retinal ischaemia may be important in revealing novel pharmacological targets. The retinal blood vessels are key organs in circulatory failure, and in this work the retinal vasculature was therefore examined separately from the neuroretina. READ MORE
-
4. Health effects of air pollution in Iceland : respiratory health in volcanic environments
Abstract : Air pollution has adverse effects on human health. The respiratory system is the most exposed and short-term changes in air pollution levels have been associated with worsening of asthma symptoms and increased rates of heart attacks and stroke. Air pollution in cities due to traffic is the major concern, as many people are exposed. READ MORE
-
5. Atopic dermatitis in adults : epidemiological studies of comorbidity and studies of patients on systemic treatment
Abstract : Background: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is one of the most common chronic skin disorders globally. It is an itchy inflammatory skin disease that can have a detrimental impact on health-related quality of life. In recent years, AD has been associated with non-atopic conditions, though this requires further exploration. READ MORE