Search for dissertations about: "peptic ulcer disease"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 44 swedish dissertations containing the words peptic ulcer disease.

  2. 6. Regulatory CD4+FOXP3+ T cells in Helicobacter pylori-induced disease

    Author : Bert Kindlund; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : Regulatory T cells; Helicobacter pylori; duodenal ulcer; gastric cancer; FOXP3;

    Abstract : Helicobacter pylori colonize the gastric or duodenal mucosa of approximately half of the worlds’ population. Although most individuals are asymptomatic, H. pylori infection cause peptic ulcers or gastric cancer in 10-15 % and 1-2 %, respectively, of the infected individuals. READ MORE

  4. 7. Functional Dyspepsia : Symptoms and Response to Omeprazole in the Short Term

    Author : Elisabeth Bolling-Sternevald; Hans Glise; Rein Seensalu; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : Dyspepsia; drug therapy; omeprazole; gastrointestinal symptoms; peptic ulcer disease PUD ; malignancy; gastroesophageal reflux disease GERD ; dyspeptic symptoms; MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Gastrointestinal symptoms have a prevalence of 20-40% in the general adult population in the Western world. These symptoms are generally considered to be poor predictors of organic findings [e.g. peptic ulcer disease (PUD) or malignancy]. READ MORE

  5. 8. Mucosal T-cell and cytokine responses in Helicobacter pylori-infected duodenal ulcer patients

    Author : Erika Strömberg; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Helicobacter pylori; mucosal immunology; antrum; duodenum; duodenal ulcer; asymptomatic; epithelial cells; cytokines; T cells;

    Abstract : Helicobacter pylori colonizes the human stomach and areas of gastric metaplasia in the duodenum. The bacterium is the major cause of chronic active gastritis and peptic ulcer disease and is a risk factor for the development of gastric adenocarcinoma and lymphoma. READ MORE

  6. 9. Stent treatment of perforated duodenal ulcer - physiology and clinical aspects

    Author : Jorge Alberto Arroyo Vázquez; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Stent; Gastroscopy; Perforated duodenal ulcer; Proton Pump inhibitor; Gastric bacterial flora; Gastric pH; Pylorus; EndoFLIP™; Pyloric motility;

    Abstract : Background The incidence of perforated duodenal ulcer is decreasing but still constitutes a life-threatening complication to peptic ulcer disease. Abdominal contamination from gastric or duodenal content occurs during perforations. READ MORE

  7. 10. Proton pump inhibitors: indications and acid rebound

    Author : Anna Niklasson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : Proton pump inhibitors; indications; gastrointestinal symptoms; overuse; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; acid rebound hypersecretion; gastroesophageal reflux disease;

    Abstract : Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are nowadays the therapy of choice in the management of a variety of upper gastrointestinal (GI) conditions particularly gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Previous studies indicate that patients commonly receive PPIs without clear indications. READ MORE