Search for dissertations about: "gallbladder cancer"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 12 swedish dissertations containing the words gallbladder cancer.

  2. 6. Immunological aspects on prognosis in resectable cholangiocellular cancer

    Author : Hannes Jansson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Biliary tract cholangiocellular cancers, cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) and gallbladder cancer (GBC), are malignancies with poor prognosis. Even after resection surgery with curative intent, a majority of patients suffer recurrence, and median overall survival (OS) remains limited to approximately three years. READ MORE

  4. 7. Mortality and cancer incidence following cerebral angiography with thorotrast

    Author : Ullakarin Nyberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Epidemiological studies are important tools in assessing radiation-related health effects in humans. The most common form of radiation exposure is low-dose alpha-radiation such as that from radon. However, the long-term health effects of low-dose radiation are incompletely known. READ MORE

  5. 8. Aspects of biliary tract cancer : incidence and reproductive risk factors

    Author : Carl Kilander; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Biliary tract cancer, including cancer of the extra-hepatic bile ducts, cancer of the Ampulla of Vater and gallbladder cancer, is a devastating disease with poor prognosis. The incidence of biliary tract cancer is decreasing worldwide, for unknown reasons. READ MORE

  6. 9. The role of physical activity for recovery after surgical procedures

    Author : Aron Onerup; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Physical activity; Surgery;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to determine the association between and effect of preoperative physical activity and postoperative recovery after surgery due to gallbladder disease or colorectal cancer. Paper I examined the association between self-reported level of physical activity before cholecystectomy and postoperative recovery in an observational cohort study. READ MORE

  7. 10. Female sex hormones and health outcomes in women with specific focus on asthma

    Author : Guo-Qiang Zhang; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; asthma; Bayesian estimation; case-control; causal inference; estrogens; female sex hormones; hormonal contraceptives; menarche; menopausal hormone therapy; menopause; meta-analysis; multiple imputation; progestogens; research reproducibility; robust variance estimation; systematic review; umbrella review; women;

    Abstract : In humans, gender differences exist across a wide spectrum of diseases. For instance, women are more likely to develop Sjogren’s syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus, and autoimmune thyroid disease compared to men. READ MORE