Institute of Clinical Sciences / Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper: Recent submissions
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Clinical Outcome and Prognostic Factors in Borderline Ovarian Tumors and Invasive Ovarian Carcinomas in Western Sweden
(2008-11-24)Ovarian cancer, the most lethal of gynecological malignancies in Sweden, is first diagnosed in advanced stages in two thirds of the cases. Although the incidence is decreasing, mortality remains high. Clinical guidelines ... -
Biomechanical studies of finger extension function. Analysis with a new force measuring device and ultrasound examination in rheumatoid arthritis and healhty muscles
(2008-11-24)Aims: The overall aim of this thesis was to further our understanding of extensor muscles and their role for hand function. The aims of the studies were: To develop and evaluate a new device for finger extensor force ... -
Women's experience of pain and pain relief in assisted reproductive technology
(2008-11-10)The overall aim of this thesis was to evaluate and compare different methods for pain relief during oocyte retrieval and to study women’s expectations and experiences of pain during oocyte retrieval in conjunction with in ... -
Clinical utility and evaluation of radiology in diagnosing sacroiliitis
(2008-10-27)Background: Radiographic confirmation of diagnosis is important in all diagnostic and classification criteria for spondyloarthropathy. The aim was to evaluate computed tomography (CT) and to compare it to radiography. Methods: ... -
Radiological evaluation of esophageal function in dysphagia with special emphasis on achalasia
(2008-10-03)In idiopathic achalasia, degeneration of the inhibitory innervation of the esophageal smooth muscle results in absence of primary peristalsis and in incomplete relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). All ... -
On Bone Regeneration in Porous Bioceramics - Studies in humans and rabbits using free form fabricated scaffolds
(2008-09-26)The objective of the present thesis was to evaluate the effect of material chemistry and macroand micro-porosity on bone regeneration in association with synthetic, porous ceramic materials. Ceramic scaffolds were designed ... -
Cyclooxygenase activity and tumor progression
(2008-09-26)Invasive growth of malignant tumors is associated with local and systemic inflammation, which may promote progression and metastases. Inflammation is also responsible for appearing manifestations of advanced cancer as ... -
Clinical aspects of olfaction
(2008-09-10)The most important aims of this thesis were: (1) to investigate the prevalence of olfactory dysfunction in an adult Swedish population and to relate dysfunction to factors of possible impact on olfaction, (2) to present ... -
Aspects on in vivo imaging techniques for diagnostics of pigmented skin lesions
(2008-09-08)Abstract Problem: Non-invasive diagnostic techniques to facilitate diagnosis of pigmented skin lesions (PSL) are being developed. Dermoscopy and SIAscopy are two such techniques, and they are evaluated in this thesis. ... -
Physical Exercise in Cystic Fibrosis -studies on muscle strength, oxygen uptake and lung function in young adult patients
(2008-08-12)Muscular strength, lung function and exercise capacity are internationally reported to be markedly impaired in adult patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). Since 20 years physical exercise is one important part in the treatment ... -
On a novel technique for preparation and analysis of the implant surface and its interface to bone
(2008-06-13)The ultrastructural and biomechanical properties of the bone-implant interface are important factors for implant performance. For further understanding of the osseointegration process novel tools enabling analysis of the ... -
New Prognostic Markers in Stage III Serous Ovarian Adenocarcinomas
(2008-05-15)Ovarian carcinoma is the fifth most common cause of cancer death in Swedish women. Patients with advanced-stage disease respond differently to treatment, and the clinical outcome is difficult to predict for an individual ... -
Public Health Aspects of Preterm Birth. Studies using Scandinavian population-based data
(2008-05-15)Background: Preterm birth is an unresolved serious global health problem. Research must be multi-disciplinary, with assessment of risk factors and causative agents at many levels of observation. Such an important level is ... -
Long-term studies after primary and revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstruction using different types of autograft - with special emphasis on the clinical, radiographic, histological and ultrastructural results
(2008-05-13)Long-term studies after primary and revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstruction using different types of autograft– with special emphasis on the clinical, radiographic, histological and ultrastructural results Mattias ... -
Pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum epidemiology and outcome in children born in Sweden 1980-1999
(2008-04-22)Aims: To describe children born with pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum (PA-IVS) in Sweden between 1980 and 1999, the incidence and outcome of PA-IVS, to examine cardio-pulmonary outcomes in survivors and to ... -
Erectile dysfunction in clinical practice. - With special focus on the correlation to myocardial infarction, lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), treatment cost and optimization -
(2008-04-21)The purpose of this thesis was to study and evaluate some aspects of Erectile Dysfunction (ED) in clinical practice, with special focus on the correlation to myocardial infarction, LUTS (lower urinary tract symptoms), ED ... -
Effect of Ischaemia-Reperfusion on Rabbit Kidney and Human Brain
(2008-04-16)Free radicals are produced in various organs at ischaemia-reperfusion. The final stage in radical damage is lipid peroxidation. We have demonstrated previously that a lipid-soluble antioxidant improves restoration of ... -
Experimental Models of the Human Peritoneal Environment: Effects of TGF-beta and Hyaluronan
(2008-04-04)BACKGROUND Post surgical adhesion formation is still an unsolved problem and occurs when there is an imbalance between fibrin deposition and fibrin clearing capacity in the abdominal cavity. Transforming growth factor ... -
Studies of cerebral blood flow and cerebrospinal fluid in childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia
(2008-04-03)Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common childhood malignancy and more than 80% of the patients are cured today. Treatment might cause side effects and central nervous system (CNS) irradiation has been replaced ... -
Treatment modalities for pelvic girdle pain in pregnant women
(2008-03-25)TREATMENT MODALITIES FOR PELVIC GIRDLE PAIN IN PREGNANT WOMEN Helen Elden Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The Institute for Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, Göteborg University, Göteborg, Sweden BACKGROUND: ...