Search for dissertations about: "molecular epidemiology"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 140 swedish dissertations containing the words molecular epidemiology.

  2. 6. Molecular epidemiology of tuberculosis

    Author : Ramona Petersson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Tuberculosis (TB) is a global epidemic, with one third of the world's population infected, at least 9 million new active cases per year and about 2 million deaths per year. Without adequate chemotherapy treatment TB may be a mortal disease. READ MORE

  4. 7. Molecular epidemiology of tuberculosis

    Author : Ramona Groenheit; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Tuberculosis is a global epidemic, with one third of the world’s population estimated to be infected, around 9 million new active cases per year and close to 2 million deaths per year. Without adequate chemotherapy tuberculosis may be a mortal disease. READ MORE

  5. 8. Studies of ankle fractures : classification, epidemiology, complications and results

    Author : Hans Juto; Per Morberg; Magnus Hultin; Michael Möller; Sari Ponzer; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Ankle fracture; Swedish Fracture Register; AO OTA-classification; epidemiology; venous thromboembolic event; low-molecular-weight heparin; sick leave; outcome; Orthopaedics; ortopedi;

    Abstract : The ankle fracture is one of the most common fractures in adult patients and is a heterogeneous group of fractures. From the fully stable fracture on the most distal part of thefibula to severely unstable and even dislocated ankles. Patients with ankle fractures often report a good result after treatment, but a small group have persistent problems. READ MORE

  6. 9. Metabolic Risk Factors and Molecular Subtypes of Colorectal Cancer

    Author : Robin Myte; Bethany van Guelpen; Richard Palmqvist; Jenny Häggström; Matty Weijenberg; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Colorectal cancer; risk factors; metabolic syndrome; one-carbon metabolism; molecular subtypes; KRAS; BRAF; MSI; molecular pathological epidemiology; Cancer Epidemiology; cancerepidemiologi;

    Abstract : Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a heterogeneous disease developing from distinct pathways, resulting in tumor subtypes with large differences in clinical and molecular characteristics. Molecular characteristics are increasingly being used clinically to guide therapy. READ MORE

  7. 10. Insulin Resistance : Causes, biomarkers and consequences

    Author : Christoph Nowak; Tove Fall; Erik Ingelsson; Johan Sundström; Rachel Freathy; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; insulin resistance; diabetes; insulin secretion; cardiovascular; mendelian randomization; proteomics; metabolomics; genomics; molecular epidemiology; complex disease; risk prediction; coronary heart disease; stroke; hyperglycemia;

    Abstract : The worldwide increasing number of persons affected by largely preventable diseases like diabetes demands better prevention and treatment. Insulin is required for effective utilisation of circulating nutrients. READ MORE