Search for dissertations about: "saliva as a diagnostic tool"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the words saliva as a diagnostic tool.
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1. Exhaled Breath Condensate in Obstructive Lung Diseases : A Methodological study
Abstract : Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are two common inflammatory airway diseases characterized by airway inflammation and mucus hypersecretion. Prediction of the outcome of these diseases may not be performed and the need for non-invasive diagnostic tools capable of identifying inflammation in asthma and COPD becomes therefore obvious. READ MORE
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2. Development of an Ultrasensitive Capacitive DNA-sensor: A promising tool towards microbial diagnostics
Abstract : Fast and sensitive detection of pathogenic microbial cells is a highly important task in medical diagnostics, environmental analysis and evaluation of food safety. Accordingly, the idea of microorganism identification by the recognition of specific DNA sequence using electrochemical technique is one of the leading researches in the development of diagnostic devices. READ MORE
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3. Sialic acid : a new potential marker of alcohol abuse
Abstract : Biological markers have been used for several years to detect heavy alcohol consumption or organ damage induced by alcohol. Early identification of alcohol abuse or alcohol dependence could increase the likelihood of early treatment, thereby reducing health damage and health care costs. READ MORE
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4. Oral dryness in relation to film-forming properties of saliva
Abstract : Dry mouth, or oral dryness, is a complex and quite commoncondition, reported with a varying prevalence of 10-80 %, expressed as a physiological deficiency with or without perceived dysfunction. This condition can severely affect oral health, oral function andquality of life. READ MORE
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5. Faecal Calprotectin Diagnostics : Focus on Primary Care and Suspected Sources of Error
Abstract : Patients with gastrointestinal symptoms often present a diagnostic challenge for general practitioners. Faecal calprotectin (FC) is commonly used as a marker of intestinal inflammation and is useful for differentiating between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), as well as for the follow-up of patients with IBD and monitoring treatment response. READ MORE