Search for dissertations about: "prognostic biomarkers"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 247 swedish dissertations containing the words prognostic biomarkers.
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1. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: exacerbations and mortality : Prognostic value of biomarkers and comorbidities
Abstract : Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. COPD is associated with systemic inflammation, and comorbidities are common. A characteristic feature is acute exacerbations (AECOPDs), i.e. READ MORE
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2. Prognostic markers in prostate cancer : studies of a watchful waiting cohort with long follow up
Abstract : Background: Prostate Cancer (PC) is a common and highly variable disease. Using current diagnostic methods, the prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test and histological grading of prostate tissue needle biopsies, it is often difficult to evaluate whether the patient has a PC that requires active treatment or not. READ MORE
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3. Biomarkers of inflammation in atrial fibrillation
Abstract : Atrial fibrillation (AF) is common and associated with increased risk of stroke, heart failure (HF) and mortality. Inflammation is linked to AF.The overall aim of this thesis was to investigate inflammatory activity and cardiovascular outcomes and mortality in patients with AF on effective oral anticoagulation. READ MORE
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4. Diagnostic, Prognostic, and Disease Activity Biomarkers in Multiple Sclerosis
Abstract : Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common immune-mediated disease of the central nervous system. While benign cases exist, if left untreated, MS results in the compounding accumulation of disability. READ MORE
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5. Aspects of Chemotherapy in Prostate Cancer
Abstract : Since 2004 chemotherapy has been a part of standard of care in prostate cancer (PC) and improved symptom control and survival has been demonstrated in metastatic castration-resistant PC. Whether docetaxel has benefits in earlier stages of PC is currently under investigation. READ MORE