Search for dissertations about: "inflammatory manifestations"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 96 swedish dissertations containing the words inflammatory manifestations.

  2. 21. Pulmonary manifestations in smoking-related diseases : clinical studies with emphasis on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and rheumatoid arthritis

    Author : Reza Karimi; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Smoking is a risk factor for a number of diseases including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Cigarette smoke initiates an inflammatory response which leads to structural changes in the airways and in the lung parenchyma. READ MORE

  4. 22. Immune mechanisms in atherosclerotic vascular disease

    Author : Jasmina Cvetkovic; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Atherosclerosis; rheumatoid arthritis; stroke; autoantibodies; pro-inflammatory cytokines;

    Abstract : Atherosclerosis has been categorized as an inflammatory disorder, with similar chronic inflammatory conditions found in rheumatoid arthritis. It entails an unregulated accumulation of lipids in the vessel wall, which leads to the development of cardiovascular diseases. READ MORE

  5. 23. Fever : Role of brain endothelial prostaglandins

    Author : Daniel Björk Wilhelms; David Engblom; Kazuhiro Nakamura; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Fever and loss of appetite are two of the most fundamental manifestations of disease. These disease symptoms, which lead to deviations from normal body temperature and food intake patterns, are seen in a vast array of infectious and inflammatory conditions. READ MORE

  6. 24. Immune responses in human lyme borreliosis : cytokines and IgG subclasses in relation to clinical outcome

    Author : Mona Widhe; Anders Örn; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Background: Lyme borreliosis is a tick-borne infectious disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato. The disease is characterised by several disease stages, where multiple organ systems might be affected, e.g. the skin, nervous system, heart or joints. READ MORE

  7. 25. Gene and Protein Profiling of the Preeclamptic Placenta

    Author : Magnus Centlow; Lund Obstetrik och gynekologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; antigen presentation; APOA1; hemoglobin; immunohistochemistry; in situ hybridization; Microarray; 2D-PAGE; uterine artery bilateral notching;

    Abstract : Aims State-of-the-art methodology was used to screen and profile the placenta, gene and protein expression, for changes related to preeclampsia (PE) and cases with increased resistance in the uterine arteries. Women with increased resistance in the uterine arteries have increased risk of developing PE. READ MORE