Search for dissertations about: "rheumatology"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 219 swedish dissertations containing the word rheumatology.
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6. Aspects of Disability in Rheumatoid Arthritis : a five-year follow-up in the Swedish TIRA project
Abstract : Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a progressive disease, often leading to disability. Because the disease course develops rapidly during the first years after diagnosis, more knowledge is needed about the early disease course to minimize later disability. READ MORE
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7. Gastrointestinal Manifestations and Pathophysiological Mechanisms in Systemic Sclerosis
Abstract : Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a rare systemic, autoimmune disease characterized by vascular changes and fibrosis of the skin and internal organs. Patients with SSc more frequently than healthy controls reported upper gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, which was more abundant in the diffuse cutaneous form (dcSSc) of the disease than in the limited (lcSSc). READ MORE
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8. Disease activity, function and costs in early rheumatoid arthritis
Abstract : Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a major cause of progressive joint damage and disability, and is associated with decline in quality of life, reduced ability to work and increased health care utilisation. The economic consequences of the disease are substantial for the individuals and their families and for the society as a whole. READ MORE
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9. Systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis : analyses of candidate genes involved in immune functions, for susceptibility and severity
Abstract : Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune rheumatic disease with systemic manifestations characterized by auto-antibodies directed against different parts of the cell nucleus including DNA, histones and ribosomes. The systemic inflammation can cause damage to multiple organs, e.g., kidneys, skin, heart, lungs and the nervous system. READ MORE
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10. Autoantibodies and genetic variation in rheumatoid arthritis : aspects on susceptibility and disease course
Abstract : Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease characterized by chronic inflammation and subsequent destruction of synovial joints. Although its causes remain largely unknown, a substantial genetic contribution is known to exist. READ MORE