Search for dissertations about: "relating to diseases"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 28 swedish dissertations containing the words relating to diseases.
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1. Integrating bioinformatics and physiology to describe genetic effects in complex polygenic diseases
Abstract : Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) results from interaction between genetic and environmental factors. The worldwide prevalence of T2DM is increasing rapidly due to reduction in physical activity, increase in dietary intake, and the aging of the population. READ MORE
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2. Non-communicable diseases and war injuries in Palestine : burden, incidence and management in the health system
Abstract : Background: The epidemics of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and war-related injuries are a significant health concerns, and are rapidly emerging as major causes of mortality and disability globally, particularly in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) such as Palestine. Health research on the epidemiology and management of NCDs and war injuries is scarce and largely neglected. READ MORE
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3. The Propagation of Neurodegenerative Diseases by Inflammation and Exosomes
Abstract : Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and Parkinson’s disease (PD) are the two most common neurodegenerative diseases with rates increasing along with the ageing global population. Despite best efforts, we still do not understand the etiopathogenesis of these diseases and there are no effective disease-modifying treatments. READ MORE
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4. Economic aspects of chronic diseases : multiple sclerosis and diabetes mellitus
Abstract : This thesis contains applications of health economics on the chronic diseases multiple sclerosis (MS) and diabetes mellitus. Health economics has been defined as the science concerned with issues relating to the allocation of scarce resources to improve health. READ MORE
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5. Analysis of inherited and somatic variants to decipher canine complex traits
Abstract : This thesis presents several investigations of the dog as a model for complex diseases, focusing on cancers and the effect of genetic risk factors on clinical presentation.In Papers I and II, we performed genome-wide association studies (GWAS) to identify germline risk factors predisposing US golden retrievers to hemangiosarcoma (HSA) and B-cell lymphoma (BLSA). READ MORE