Search for dissertations about: "mouth diseases"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 28 swedish dissertations containing the words mouth diseases.

  2. 21. Pain and radiographic changes of the arthritic temporomandibular joint : relation to cytokines in synovial fluid and plasma

    Author : Silvi Nordahl; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Arthritis; Bone loss; Interleukin- 1 beta; Pain; Plasma; Progression; Radiographic changes; Synovial fluid; Temporomandibular joint; Tumor Necrosis Factor alpha;

    Abstract : In patients with rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory joint diseases, radiographic changes of the TMJ are frequently observed. Common symptoms of TMJ involvement are pain at rest and on movement of the jaw. READ MORE

  4. 22. The paradox of micronutrients : in vitro and human studies

    Author : Therese Woodhill; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Many essential micronutrients found in fruits and vegetables exhibit antioxidant properties, protecting against oxidation and oxidative stress. Their ability to react with electrons also enables them to act as pro-oxidants, causing damage opposed to preventing it. READ MORE

  5. 23. Assessment of DNA damage, oxidative stress and inflammation in chronic kidney disease patients : and a clinical study of a dietary supplement

    Author : Ylva Rodhe; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Decreased kidney function is associated with higher levels of oxidative stress, inflammation and malnutrition. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients have a higher risk to develop cardiovascular disease, atherosclerosis and cancer compared to the general population. Cardiovascular disease is the major cause of death in CKD patients. READ MORE

  6. 24. Temporomandibular joint involvement by systemic inflammatory disease with reference to pain modulation and joint tissue destruction

    Author : Ülle Voog; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Acute phase proteins; Computed tomography; Cytokines; Granisetron; Inflammation; Pain; Serotonin; Temporomandibular joint; Visual Analogue Scale.;

    Abstract : Systemic inflammatory diseases may cause progressive destruction in the temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ). Involvement of this joint is associated with many clinical signs and symptoms of which pain is a major problem. READ MORE

  7. 25. Epidemiology and pathogenesis of HHV-6

    Author : Helena Dahl; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Human herpesvirus-6 (HHV-6), a beta-herpesvirus, was discovered in 1986. It is divided into two variants, A and B. HHV-6 variant B is the cause of exanthema subitum, while variant A has not yet been associated to any disease. READ MORE