Search for dissertations about: "obesity trauma"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words obesity trauma.
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1. Cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality : influence of fitness, fatness and genetic factors
Abstract : BackgroundLow aerobic fitness and obesity are associated with atherosclerosis, and thereforegreatly increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and early death. It has long been known that atherosclerosis my begin early in life. READ MORE
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2. Experimental Traumatic Brain Injury and Cell Death - in vivo and in vitro aspects
Abstract : Traumatic and ischemic brain damage are major causes of disability and death. While much effort has been spent on developing pharmacological treatments for these conditions, no neuroprotective drugs are in clinical use. READ MORE
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3. Obesity, life style and society : psychological and psychosocial factors in relation to body weight and body weight changes
Abstract : This dissertation consists of two cross-sectional population studies (studies I and IV), and two prospective studies (studies II and III). In study I the relative importance of obesity for self-rated health with focus on age and gender differences were examined among 5,080 (2,366 males) participants in a national survey. READ MORE
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4. Radiological measurements in total hip arthroplasty
Abstract : Every year, about 1 million patients worldwide and 20000 patients in Sweden undergo total hip arthroplasty (THA). This type of operation is considered a successful, safe and cost-effective procedure to regain mobility and restore hip joint function in patients suffering from severe hip joint disease or trauma. READ MORE
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5. Subglottic stenosis : Diagnostics, endoscopic treatment and follow-up
Abstract : Subglottic stenosis (SGS) is a rare condition of upper airway obstruction transforming tracheal mucosa below the vocal folds into scar tissue. It is primarily caused by laryngotracheal trauma and infrequent autoimmune conditions ofsystemic inflammation. READ MORE