Search for dissertations about: "primary sjögren’s syndrome"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 30 swedish dissertations containing the words primary sjögren’s syndrome.
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1. Autonomic dysfunction in primary Sjögren's syndrome
Abstract : The aims of this work were to evaluate objective and subjective signs of autonomic dysfunction (AD) in patients with primary Sjögren’s syndrome (pSS) and to evaluate its clinical associations. In study I, 46 pSS patients and 56/80/238 autonomic nervous function test (ANT) controls participated. READ MORE
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2. Lymphoma studies in patients with Sjögren's syndrome
Abstract : Patients with primary Sjögren’s syndrome (pSS) are at increased risk of developing malignant lymphoma. The studies in this thesis aim at broadening our understanding of the association between these two conditions. READ MORE
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3. Immunopathogenic mechanisms in primary Sjögren’s syndrome
Abstract : Primary Sjögren’s syndrome is a systemic autoimmune disease primarily affecting salivary and lacrimal glands, but patients may also have other organ involvement. Development of Sjögren’s syndrome has been associated with genetic polymorphisms and aberrances in innate and adaptive immunity, which include abnormal B cell functions with autoantibody production, and increased activity of the interferon (IFN) system. READ MORE
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4. Primary Sjögren's Syndrome: Studies of DNA damage responses and autoantibodies
Abstract : Primary Sjögren’s syndrome (SS) is a chronic autoimmune disease of unknown etiology. The disease primarily involves lachrymal and salivary glands, leading to dryness of the eyes and mouth, but a wide spectrum of exocrine and non-exocrine disease manifestations may be seen. READ MORE
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5. Renal disease in primary Sjögren's syndrome
Abstract : Primary Sjögren's syndrome (SS) is characterised by inflammation in the lacrimal and salivary glands. The kidneys may be involved, e.g. tubulointerstitial nephritis (TIN) and distal renal tubular acidosis (dRTA). READ MORE
