Search for dissertations about: "postmenopausal osteoporosis"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 22 swedish dissertations containing the words postmenopausal osteoporosis.

  2. 1. Fractures in postmenopausal women. Background factors and fracture risk assessment

    Author : Louise Moberg; Lund Obstetrik och gynekologi; []
    Keywords : Fracture; Osteoporosis; Screening; Postmenopausal women; PPI;

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  4. 2. Estrogen and raloxifene in experimental arthritis and osteoporosis

    Author : Caroline Jochems; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : rheumatoid arthritis; osteoporosis; estrogen; raloxifene; mice;

    Abstract : ABSTRACT In postmenopausal rheumatoid arthritis (RA), both the estrogen deficiency and the inflammatory disease contribute to the development of generalized osteoporosis. This leads to an increased risk of fracture, with high morbidity and mortality. More than 50% of women with postmenopausal RA suffer from osteoporosis. READ MORE

  5. 3. Risk factors for bone fragility and fracture in postmenopausal women

    Author : Ola Svejme; Ortopedi - klinisk och molekylär osteoporosforskning; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Bone Fragility; Fracture; Osteoporosis; Bone Mineral Density BMD ; Menopause; Physical activity; Bone Strength; Bone Size; Bone Densitometry;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to evaluate risk factors for bone fragility and fractures in postmenopausal women in a long-term perspective. The study period spanned from the age of 48 to age 82 and is thus unique in its length. The studied sample was homogeneous and consisted of 390 north European women from a population-based cohort. READ MORE

  6. 4. Health-Related Quality of Life in Postmenopausal Women with Osteoporotic Fractures

    Author : Inger Hallberg; Anna-Christina Ek; Margareta Bachrach-Lindström; Göran Toss; Olle Svensson; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Bone Mineral Density; Hip Fracture; Osteoporosis; Spinal Deformity Index; Vertebral fracture; Nursing; Omvårdnad;

    Abstract : Background: The global burden of osteoporosis includes considerable numbers of fractures, morbidity, mortality and expenses, due mainly to vertebral, hip and forearm fractures. Underdiagnosis and undertreatment are common. READ MORE

  7. 5. Health-Related Quality of Life and Growth Hormone Treatment : Long-term follow-up studies of women with Turner Syndrome and women with osteoporosis

    Author : Emily Krantz; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Health-related Quality of Life; Growth hormone; Turner syndrome; Postmenopausal osteoporosis;

    Abstract : Introduction Growth Hormone (GH) is used to increase height in Turner Syndrome (TS), the most common sex-chromosome aberration in women. GH is also beneficial for bone mass. However, little is known about how GH treatment affects Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL). READ MORE