Search for dissertations about: "sources obesity"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 23 swedish dissertations containing the words sources obesity.

  2. 1. Neuroinflammation in Alzheimer’s disease and obesity

    Author : Linda Tracy; Kerstin Iverfeldt; Colin Combs; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Alzheimer s disease; obesity; neuroinflammation; neurokemi med molekylär neurobiologi; Neurochemistry with Molecular Neurobiology;

    Abstract : Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and obesity are both major problems in the western world. Although they may appear to have little in common at first glance, they are both characterized by chronic inflammation. Exactly how inflammation affects these disorders is far from clear. READ MORE

  4. 2. Pharmacometric Characterization of Postprandial Responses and Taste Perception in Individuals with Obesity

    Author : Jennifer Leohr; Maria Kjellsson; Andrew Hooker; Martin Adiels; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; pharmacometrics; mechanism-based; categorical modeling; obesity; triglycerides; glucose homeostasis; taste perception; linked categorical;

    Abstract : Obesity is a major health epidemic worldwide and occurs when long-term excess of energy intake beyond energy utilization leads to an increase in adipose tissue. Energy balance is coordinated by the central nervous system regulation of appetite and adaptive thermogenesis via a complex array of neuropeptides which communicate to the periphery by various circulating measures dictating the utilization of various energy sources such as, carbohydrates, fat, or protein. READ MORE

  5. 3. Effects of Free Fatty Acids on Insulin and Glucagon Secretion : – with special emphasis on the role of Free fatty acid receptor 1

    Author : Hjalti Kristinsson; Peter Professor; Birgitte Holst; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; FFAR1; GPR40; palmitate; lipotoxicity; islets of Langerhans; type 2 diabetes; obesity; Medical Cell Biology; Medicinsk cellbiologi;

    Abstract : Prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is still rising and even so in the juvenile population. Obesity is highly associated with increased risk for developing T2DM. READ MORE

  6. 4. Epidemiological and Clinical Aspects of Hormonal Contraception and Menopausal Hormone Therapy in Women

    Author : Micaela Sundell; Jan Brynhildsen; Anna-Clara Spetz Holm; Mats Fredrikson; Mikael Hoffmann; Ian Milsom; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Hormonal contraceptives; Obesity; Menopausal hormone therapy; Hormone replacement therapy; Pulmonary embolism; Premature menopause; Pharmacoepidemiology;

    Abstract : Background: The main indications for therapy with female sex hormones are contraception and menopausal hormone therapy (MHT). The aim of this thesis was to investigate the use of hormonal contraception and MHT in different populations of women in Sweden, 2000–2021. The use of contraception in women with obesity was studied. READ MORE

  7. 5. Physical activity, visceral adipose tissue, and cardiovascular disease in older adults : associations and effects

    Author : Marcel Ballin; Peter Nordström; Johan Niklasson; Maria Hagströmer; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; physical activity; exercise; obesity; stroke; myocardial infarction; death; aging; geriatrics; epidemiology; trial; Geriatrics; geriatrik; epidemiologi; Epidemiology; kardiologi; Cardiology; Public health; folkhälsa; physiotherapy; fysioterapi;

    Abstract : BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) poses a substantial public health burden and is the leading cause of mortality in older adults. With the population aging rapidly, interventions aimed at improving modifiable risk factors for CVD, such as physical inactivity and visceral obesity, could play an important role in reducing its burden, provided they are proven effective. READ MORE