Search for dissertations about: "vitamin d and rheumatoid arthritis"

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2. 1. Diet as a complementary therapy in Rheumatoid Arthritis - On the menu: An anti-inflammatory portfolio diet

   Author : Anna Turesson Wadell; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; dietary intervention; diet; nutrition; rheumatoid arthritis;

   Abstract : Over the last two decades, pharmacological treatment in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has evolved remarkably and is essential to suppress disease progress. Still, it often fails to provide satisfactory symptom relief suggesting a need for complementary treatment. READ MORE

4. 2. Lifestyle matters : epidemiological studies of oily fish, BMI, life events, physical workload and rheumatoid arthritis

   Author : Annmarie Wesley; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Rheumatoid Arthritis;

   Abstract : Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), divided in two major subsets defined by presence or absence of anti-citrullinated protein antibodies (ACPA), is chronic inflammatory disease which lead to joint damage and bone destruction. It is a complex disease where both genetic and environmental factors contribute to its development. READ MORE

5. 3. Association between diet and treatment results in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus

   Author : Cecilia Lourdudoss; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are chronic autoimmune inflammatory diseases. The causes of these diseases are unknown and evidence indicates that a combination of both genetic and environmental factors contribute to their etiology. Several studies have reported dietary benefits for patients with RA as well as SLE. READ MORE

6. 4. Immunomodulation of collagen-induced arthritis

   Author : Lars Mattsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : autoimmunity; arthritis; collagen type II; immunomodulation; vitamin D; parasite;

   Abstract : Collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) is an experimental autoimmune disease sharing many features with human rheumatoid arthritis (RA). CIA development is dependent on T-cells but anti-collagen type II (anti-CII) antibody production by B-cells is also important. READ MORE

7. 5. Estimation of risk in the field of osteoporosis

   Author : Helena Johansson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : osteoporosis; fracture; bone mineral density; ; clinical risk factors; FRAX; Poisson model; 10 year probability; mortality; vitamin D; adiponectin;

   Abstract : Introduction: Osteoporosis has been recognised as an established and well-defined disease that affects more than 75 million people in the United States, Europe and Japan. Osteoporosis has been operationally defined by the WHO on the basis of bone mineral density (BMD) assessment. READ MORE