Search for dissertations about: "ptx"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 16 swedish dissertations containing the word ptx.
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1. Hyperparathyroidism and parathyroidectomy in patients on renal replacement therapy
Abstract : Background. Secondary hyperparathyroidism (sHPT) is characterized by over function of the parathyroid glands and disturbances in mineral metabolism as a result of renal failure. It is common among patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and it often persists after successful renal transplantation. READ MORE
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2. Cardiovascular disease and adrenergic dysfunction in mild primary hyperparathyroidism
Abstract : Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is associated with cardiovascular morbidity and premature death, but the underlying mechanisms are incompletely understood. The aim of this thesis was to investigate cardiovascular parameters and adrenergic function in mild PHPT compared to healthy controls subjects before and after curative parathyroidectomy (PTX). READ MORE
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3. Primary hyperparathyroidism : nonclassical symptoms and benefits from parathyroidectomy
Abstract : Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is characterized by an inadequate increase in calcium and parathyroid hormone levels in blood. The cause is usually a benign tumor, parathyroid adenoma, and the only curative treatment is parathyroidectomy (PTX). READ MORE
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4. Early parathyroidectomy in mild primary hyperparathyroidism: Effects on heart and bones
Abstract : There is an ongoing controversy regarding how to take care of patients with mild primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT). Some recommend surgical treatment at diagnosis, others just follow-up as long as there is no evidence of disease progression. READ MORE
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5. Radiotherapy in Early Breast Cancer
Abstract : Radiotherapy (RT) after mastectomy has been part of the treatment for early breast cancer since the 1940s. The treatment reduces the risk of loco-regional recurrences, but implies risk of late side effects that can begin decades after RT. READ MORE