Search for dissertations about: "omega-3 fatty acids"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 51 swedish dissertations containing the words omega-3 fatty acids.
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6. Vitamins, fatty acids, physical activity and peak bone mass
Abstract : Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mineral density, deteriorated bone microstructure and increased fracture risk. About 50% of all women and 25% of all men will have an osteoporotic fracture. Given that there is no effective cure in established osteoporosis, prevention is of high importance. READ MORE
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7. Non-stimulant interventions in ADHD
Abstract : Aim: The overall aim of the thesis was to study alternative non-stimulant treatments for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children, adolescents and adults. Method: The thesis includes four studies referring to three different treatment trials. READ MORE
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8. Establishment and characterization of a murine T-cell lymphoma/leukemia model
Abstract : Mouse models of human disease are valuable tools for studying pathogenesis and for evaluating novel therapies. T-cell lymphoma is a relatively rare disease in humans, affecting 100-150 persons yearly in Sweden. It exists in both aggressive and more indolent forms. READ MORE
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9. On diet in ankylosing spondylitis
Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to examine the role of diet in ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Patients were examined in: i) a postal questionnaire survey of dietary habits and gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms; ii) a study on biomarkers of diet and disease activity; iii) a comparison of cardiovascular risk factors with the general population using data from the Västerbotten Intervention Programme (VIP), and; iv) a 21-week omega-3 fatty acid supplementation study regarding the effects on disease activity. READ MORE
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10. Epigenetic dysregulation in relation to psychiatric traits in adolescence and adulthood
Abstract : Epigenetics has evolved into a key research focus in the field of psychiatry. DNA methylation is the most researched epigenetic mechanism. In paper I-III, 130 and 93 adolescents were randomly recruited at two separate intervals. READ MORE