Search for dissertations about: "ulcerative colitis"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 141 swedish dissertations containing the words ulcerative colitis.

  2. 11. Specific and nonspecific immune mechanisms in human gut : a comparative study of normal and ulcerative colitis intestine

    Author : Moorix Mo-Wai Yeung; Sten Hammarström; Marie-Louise Hammarström; Marita Troye-Blomberg; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; human intestine; ulcerative colitis; lymphoid aggregates; intraepithelial lymphocytes; lamina propria lymphocytes; γδT-cells; cytokines; IL-2; carcinoembryonic antigen; biliary glycoprotein; epithelial cells; glycocalyx;

    Abstract : The intestine, with its large mucosal surface area, digests and absorbs food nutrients and maintains a beneficial microbial flora in the colon. Local protective immune responses against intestinal pathogens ensure the survival of the individual. These immune reactions are both specific and non-specific in nature. READ MORE

  4. 12. A strategy for health assessment : the case of ulcerative colitis

    Author : Henrik Hjortswang; Vibeke Binder; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : The importance of a patient's experience of disease impact on daily life and well-being (health-related quality of life (HRQOL)) is broadly acknowledged. Scepticism still remains about how HRQOL should be measured and the usefulness of standardised HRQOL questionnaires in medical research and everyday clinical practice. READ MORE

  5. 13. Immunological studies in ulcerative colitis

    Author : Hans Erik Carlsson; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES;

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  6. 14. Inflammatory mediators in ulcerative colitis : studies on local release with a technique for segmental colorectal perfusion

    Author : Yngve Raab; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

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  7. 15. Quality of Life and Coping with Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease

    Author : Kjerstin Larsson; Karin Nordin; Lars Lööf; Regina Wredling; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; anxiety; coping; Crohn s disease; depression; exacerbation; health-related quality of life; ulcerative colitis; Caring sciences; Vårdvetenskap;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to investigate health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and coping strategies for individuals with ulcerative colitis (UC) or Crohn’s disease (CD), and to study the effect of a group-based patient information on anxiety/depression and HRQoL. HRQoL and anxiety/depression were investigated (n=492) (Study I). READ MORE