Search for dissertations about: "oral dysfunction"
Showing result 21 - 25 of 55 swedish dissertations containing the words oral dysfunction.
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21. Back pain in primary care : aspects on treatment and the possible influence of oral contraceptives
Abstract : The general objectives of this thesis were to investigate back pain in a primary-care setting, and especially to study the effect of manual treatment on pelvic-joint dysfunction, the effect of sterile-water injections on chronic, myofascial pain and the possible influence of oral contraceptives (OC) on back pain in women in the fertile ages. The effect of a single intervention with manipulation mobilisation was compared with that of massage on pelvic-joint dysfunction with regard to sick-leave, consumption of analgesic, pain and joint mobility. READ MORE
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22. Platelet dysfunction in diabetes mellitus : impact of hyperglycemia and glycoprotein GPIIb/IIIa inhibition
Abstract : Diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, due to diabetic angiopathy. Hyperglycemia is one of the factors that may cause platelet dysfunction in diabetic patients. This work investigated mechanisms underlying hyperglycemia-induced platelet dysfunction, and its impact in DM patients. READ MORE
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23. Language ability in patients with low-grade glioma - detecting signs of subtle dysfunction
Abstract : Background: Low-grade glioma (LGG) is a slow-growing brain tumour often situated in or near areas involved in language and/or cognitive functions. Consequently, there is a risk that patients develop language impairments due to tumour growth or surgical resection. READ MORE
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24. Conditioning associated effects on oral mucosa and salivary function in allogeneic stem cell recipients
Abstract : Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is an effective treatment for patients with a range of disorders of the immunohematopoietic system. In HSCT recipients, acute complications in the oral cavity are common. READ MORE
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25. Endothelial dysfunction in atherosclerosis and type 2 diabetes : clinical and molecular studies of the role of endothelin and arginase
Abstract : Background: Atherosclerosis is a modern world scourge and the number of people worldwide diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (T2D) is on the rise, causing much morbidity and mortality. Endothelial dysfunction (ED) is an early sign of atherosclerosis and contributes to vascular complications in T2D. READ MORE