Search for dissertations about: "h pylori retrospective"

Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words h pylori retrospective.

  2. 1. Aspects of gastroesophageal reflux and risk for esophageal cancer : an epidemiological approach

    Author : Weimin Ye; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Gastroesophageal reflux; anti-reflux surgery; esophagus; adenocarcinoma; squamous- cell carcinoma; H. pylori; gastric atrophy; DNA repair gene; polymorphism; cohort study; case-control study; relative risk;

    Abstract : Aims: The aims of this study were to confirm, in a prospective study, the link between gastroesophageal reflux. and risk of adenocarcinoma of the esophagus and gastroesophageal junction observed in retrospective studies, to investigate into the effects of anti-reflux surgery, and to shed light on some possible mechanisms behind the alleged carcinogenicity. READ MORE

  4. 2. Aspects of immunogenetics, infections, and nutrition on the risk of celiac disease autoimmunity in an Ethiopian pediatric birth cohort

    Author : Adugna Negussie Gudeta; Malmö Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; celiac disease; HLA-DQ2; HLA-DQ8; infection; diet;

    Abstract : Background: Celiac disease (CD) is an immune-mediated inflammatory disease of the intestine in genetically susceptible individuals caused by loss of tolerance to the storage proteins (gluten) in wheat, rye, and barley. Little is known about CD and associated risk factors in Sub-Saharan African countries including Ethiopia. READ MORE

  5. 3. Risk indicators for esophageal cancer : some medical conditions and tobacco-related indicators

    Author : Kazem Zendehdel; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Because of little progress in the prognosis and survival of esophageal cancer patients, the early diagnosis and prevention have been prioritized. Alcohol consumption and tobacco smoking are the main risk factors of squamous cell carcinoma, and high body mass index and gastroesophageal reflux are strongly linked to adenocarcinoma of the esophagus. READ MORE