Search for dissertations about: "thyroid hormones"
Showing result 11 - 15 of 60 swedish dissertations containing the words thyroid hormones.
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11. Metabolic and Endocrine Responses to Nocturnal Eating
Abstract : An increasing amount of people have their work hours displaced to the night and there are indications that shift work and other irregular working schedules are associated with an increased risk of developing the metabolic syndrome and other pathological conditions. It is therefore important to address the consequences of eating at irregular hours, especially nighttime. READ MORE
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12. Toxic metals, essential micronutrients, gestational thyroid hormones, and size at birth
Abstract : The toxicity of the metals cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), and methylmercury [MeHg; an organic and very toxic form of mercury (Hg)] in adults have long been recognized. It is also well-established that early-life exposure to Pb and MeHg is associated with neurodevelopmental toxicity. READ MORE
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13. Thyroid hormones and breast cancer-prospective studies on incidence, mortality and prognostic factors
Abstract : Thyroid hormones and breast cancer-prospective studies on incidence, mortality and prognostic factors The aim of this thesis was to investigate in a prospective design, thyroid hormones in relation to breast cancer risk, mortality and prognostic factors. The association between total triiodothyronine (T3) levels and breast cancer risk was studied in 2185 women with146 incident breast cancer cases. READ MORE
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14. Thyroid hormones, interpersonal violence and personality traits : clinical studies in high-risk psychiatric cohorts
Abstract : Suicidal and violent behaviors as well as early life adversity are prevalent in clinical high-risk populations. Early life adversity is related to developmental dysregulation of behavioral and emotional traits. The neuroendocrine systems involved in the development of dysfunctional behavior and impulsive aggressive traits are not fully known. READ MORE
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15. Female sex hormones and health outcomes in women with specific focus on asthma
Abstract : In humans, gender differences exist across a wide spectrum of diseases. For instance, women are more likely to develop Sjogren’s syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus, and autoimmune thyroid disease compared to men. READ MORE