Search for dissertations about: "folate"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 67 swedish dissertations containing the word folate.

  2. 11. Folates in the treatment of colorectal cancer

    Author : Helena Taflin; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Folate; Colorectal cancer; leucovorin; modufolin; LC-MS MS; polymorphisms; MTHFR; adjuvant chemotherapy;

    Abstract : ABSTRACT Folates in the Treatment of Colorectal Cancer Department of Surgery Institute of Clinical Sciences at Sahlgrenska Academy University of Gothenburg Helena Taflin Background: Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world, and radical surgery with total removal of the tumour (RO-resection) is the single most important treatment. However, chemotherapy is recommended for patients with risk factors and patients with metastatic disease. READ MORE

  4. 12. The CpG island methylator phenotype in colorectal cancer : studies on risk and prognosis

    Author : Anna Dahlin; Richard Palmqvist; Bethany van Guelpen; Maria Henriksson; Åke Öberg; Xiao-Feng Sun; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Colorectal cancer; DNA methylation; folate; microsatellite instability MSI ; prognosis; risk factors; t-lymphocytes; the CpG island methylator phenotype CIMP ; Vitamin B12; Pathology; Patologi; Tumour biology; Tumörbiologi; patologi; Pathology;

    Abstract : Background Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second most common malignancy in developed countries. The mortality is high, with nearly half of patients dying from the disease. The primary treatment of CRC is surgery, and decisions about additional treatment with chemotherapy are based mainly on tumor stage. READ MORE

  5. 13. Fibromyalgia/chronic fatigue syndrome. Aspects on biology, treatment, and symptom evaluation

    Author : Olof Zachrisson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : fibromyalgia; chronic fatigue syndrome; immunotherapy; active; randomized controlled trial; staphylococcus aureus; antibody response; nickel allergy; psychiatric status rating scales; folate; methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase;

    Abstract : Background. Fibromyalgia (FM) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) are prevalent clinical conditions of unknown aetiology with substantial comorbidity. The diagnoses are based on internationally established criteria. Women are more often affected. READ MORE

  6. 14. Cobalamin communication in Sweden 1990 – 2000 : views, knowledge and practice among Swedish physicians

    Author : Mats Nilsson; Johan Lökk; Göran Westman; Bo Norberg; Kurt Svärdsudd; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Medicine; Cobalamin; folate; iron; homocysteine; MMA; vitamin B12 deficiency; therapy tradition; drug epidemiology; communication; receivers; senders; Medicin; Dermatology and venerology; clinical genetics; internal medicine; Dermatologi och venerologi; klinisk genetik; invärtesmedicin; medicin; Medicine;

    Abstract : Cobalamin (vitamin B12) is one of several essential micronutrients needed by the human organism. Other important micronutritients, which interplay with vitamin B12, are folate and iron. During the last ten years, the attention has been drawn to different forms of neurological disorders supposed to be caused by vitamin B12 deficiency. READ MORE

  7. 15. The impact of early nutrition on extremely preterm infants

    Author : Elisabeth Stoltz Sjöström; Magnus Domellöf; Inger Öhlund; Deborah O'Connor; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Energy intake; enteral intake; extremely preterm infants; folate; growth failure; human milk; iron; macronutrients; malnutrition; micronutrients; nutrient intake; patent ductus arteriosus; protein; retinopathy of prematurity; surgery;

    Abstract : Background Modern neonatal care has improved the survival rate of extremely preterm infants. These infants are at high risk of malnutrition and growth failure during 3-4 months of hospital care. READ MORE