Search for dissertations about: "thesis on wound healing"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 182 swedish dissertations containing the words thesis on wound healing.

  2. 16. Inflammation and wound healing following photorefractive keratectomy

    Author : Santiago Tomás Barberán; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Photorefractive keratectomy; excimer laser; inflammation; flare; prostaglandins; diclofenac; dexamethasone; pain; epithelial healing; corneal topography; growth factors; metalloproteinases; collagen; haze; haze distribution; Scheimpflug system; Laser Flare Meter; regression; reoperation; wound healing;

    Abstract : This study comprises different aspects on the inflammatory and wound healing responses of the eye after Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK). The purpose was to provide basic information about the inflammatory reaction and the wound healing after surgery. PRK is considered a good technique for surgical correction of and moderate myopia. READ MORE

  4. 17. Effects of pH on platelets release of growth factors in wound healing

    Author : Yawei Liu; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Wound healing is thought to involve a complex series of interactions between biochemical mediators, cells and extracellular matrix. Known to stimulate cellular movement, proliferation and biosynthetic activity, growth factors may play a significant role in stimulating wound repair. This thesis focuses on the early phase of wound healing. READ MORE

  5. 18. New pathogenic mechanisms in diabetic wound healing

    Author : Vivekananda Sunkari; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) represent one of the most feared and invalidating complication of diabetes with high financial pressure for the healthcare system. For the moment there is no specific therapy available and it has become a priority to develop novel rational therapeutic strategies based on new pathophysiological mechanisms. READ MORE

  6. 19. Effect of Hyaluronan-activation of CD44 on Cell Signaling and Tumorigenesis

    Author : Lingli Li; Paraskevi Heldin; Raija H. Tammi; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Biomedicine; Hyaluronan; CD44; growth factors; chemokines; tumorigenesis; wound healing; cell signaling; Biomedicin;

    Abstract : Hyaluronan (HA), a structural component in the extracellular matrix (ECM), has been recognized as a signaling molecule. It is important during various biological activities such as embryogenesis, angiogenesis, wound healing and tumor progression. READ MORE

  7. 20. Abdominal & pelvic radiotherapy: acute effects on inflammation, leucocytes and collagen deposition

    Author : Louis Banka Johnson; Kirurgi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Rectal Neoplasms; Radiotherapy; Adjuvant; Radiation Effects; Wound Healing; Intestines - Cancer;

    Abstract : [abstract missing].... READ MORE