Search for dissertations about: "kidney stones"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 swedish dissertations containing the words kidney stones.

  2. 1. Non-enhanced single-energy computed tomography of urinary stones

    Author : Johan Jendeberg; Mats Lidén; Per Thunberg; Anders Magnusson; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Diagnostic; CT; urinary stone; kidney stone; urolithiasis; phlebolith; uric acid; spontaneous passage; CNN; artificial intelligence;

    Abstract : Computed tomography (CT) is the mainstay imaging method for urinary stones.The aim of this thesis was to optimize the information obtained from the initial CT scan to allow a well-founded diagnosis and prognosis, and to guide the clinician as early and as far as possible in the further treatment of urinary stone disease. READ MORE

  4. 2. Mild primary hyperparathyroidism - Long-term effects of parathyroidectomy versus observation - with emphasis on skeletal outcomes

    Author : Karolina Lundstam; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; primary hyperparathyroidism; parathyroidectomy; observation; vertebral fractures; peripheral fractures; kidney stones; radiography; bone mineral density; dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry; mortality;

    Abstract : Background: The majority of patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) in developed countries today present with no obvious symptoms, i.e. the mild form of the disease. READ MORE

  5. 3. Cadmium exposure and risk of kidney effects and bone fractures : population-based studies in England and Sweden

    Author : Laura D K Thomas; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Cadmium (Cd) is a toxic metal with no beneficial biological function. The dissemination of cadmium to the surface environment, by industrial and agricultural practices, has led to increased human exposure. READ MORE

  6. 4. Antibiotic prophylaxis and infectious complications in surgery for acute cholecystitis

    Author : Gona Jaafar; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : The prevalence of gallstone disease in the world is 10-20%. Almost 20% of those with gallstone disease develop a complication during their lifetime. Acute cholecystitis (AC) is a common complication of gallstones, that is routinely managed with cholecystectomy. READ MORE

  7. 5. Formyl-coenzyme : a transferase, structure and enzymatic mechanism

    Author : Stefano Ricagno; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : X-ray crystallography; oxalate degradation; Oxalobacter; CoA transferase; interlocked dimer; anhydride.;

    Abstract : Background: Formyl-CoA transferase (Frc) is the first enzyme in a two enzyme pathway responsible for oxalate degradation in Oxalobacter formigenes. This bacterium is a constitutive part of human intestinal flora. Its role as an oxalate scavenger is very important, reports have shown a strong connection between the disappearance of 0. READ MORE