Institute of Clinical Sciences / Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper: Recent submissions
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Kinematics and laxity in the knee, before and after Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstruction. Evaluation using dynamic and static radiostereometric analysis
(2008-03-19)Introduction: Whether full active and passive extension training, started immediately after an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction, will increase the post-operative A-P laxity of the knee has been the subject ... -
CC16 in allergy and allergic inflammation
(2008-03-10)Clara cell 16-kDa (CC16) is an anti-inflammatory protein mainly produced in the lung epithelium by Clara cells. Patients with asthma have lower levels of CC16 in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid and serum compared with healthy ... -
Lung Emphysema & Cardiac Function
(2008-03-07)Patients with severe lung emphysema have poor quality of life because of impaired lung function and reduced exercise tolerance. Concomitant heart disease in severe emphysema is well recognised. The prevailing view is that ... -
INFLAMMATION AND PROSTATIC CARCINOGENESIS – A MORPHOLOGICAL STUDY OF THE HUMAN PROSTATE
(2008-03-07)ABSTRACT: Chronic inflammation has been suggested to be linked to cancers. Inflammatory infiltrates are often found in and around foci of prostatic atrophy. These foci, called proliferative inflammatory atrophy (PIA), are ... -
On immediate/early loading of implant-supported prostheses in the maxilla
(2008-01-18)ABSTRACT Background: The original treatment protocol for osseointegrated implants prescribed an unloaded healing period of 3 to 6 months before connection of the prosthetic superstructure. During the last years shortened ... -
The oesophageal mucosa in reflux disease - endoscopic appearance and tissue structure
(2008-01-18)Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is very common in especially the western world. The cardinal symptoms are heartburn or regurgitations and are caused by the reflux of noxious compounds from the stomach/duodenum to ... -
Cervical cancer prevention Studies on possible improvements
(2007-12-27)Aims: The aim of this study is to target and assess possible improvements for women attending cervical cancer screening programs. Methods: In a randomized study the use of ThinPrep liquid based cytology (LBC) was tested ... -
Group B streptococci and other neonatal infections
(2007-12-17)The main objectives of this thesis were to estimate the incidence and etiology of invasive infections in neonates and to characterize invasive strains of group B streptococci from a defined geographic area. All infants ... -
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma: past, present and future directions
(2007-12-07)Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a rare disease in Sweden. The purpose of this thesis was to investigate the clinicopathological manifestations of the disease and its treatment outcomes in a cohort of Swedish NPC patients ... -
The clinical, radiographic, histological and ultrastructural results after Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstruction using autografts
(2007-12-07)The clinical, radiographic, histological and ultrastructural results after Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstruction using autografts Michael Svensson Department of Orthopaedics, Institute of Clinical Sciences, The ... -
Self-efficacy of knee function in patients with an Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury
(2007-12-04)Abstract Self-efficacy of knee function in patients with an Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury The overall purpose of this thesis was to investigate the clinical relevance of perceived self-efficacy of knee function ... -
On various protocols for direct loading of implant-supported fixed prostheses
(2007-11-30)Backgrund: Prosthetic rehabilitation of the edentulous patient with implant-supported bridges is today a routine and predictable treatment modality. The original protocol prescribed a healing period of 3 to 6 months prior ... -
Peritoneal fibrinolysis during pneumoperitoneum and laparoscopic surgery
(2007-11-23)BACKGROUND Laparoscopic surgery is believed to induce less postoperative adhesion formation compared with open procedures, but information regarding biological impact of a laparoscopic approach is limited. MATERIAL & ... -
Carcinoma of the Urinary Bladder. Aspects of treatment, Costs and Follow-up Routines
(2007-11-21)Aims: To determine costs and factors related to the total costs of cystectomy. To study the results of the radiological examinations performed 7-14 days after a cystectomy. To investigate if a single instillation of ... -
Early Prostate Cancer, On prognostic markers and predictors of treatment outcome after radical prostatectomy.
(2007-11-19)The incidence of prostate cancer (PC) has increased by 4.6% annually in Sweden during the past ten years. Today’s clinically used prognostic markers are not accurate enough to separate the potentially life-threatening ... -
Improved bioenergetic recovery during experimental ischemia and reperfusion by irradiation
(2007-11-16)Prolonged ischemia and reperfusion frequently occur during clinical operations. The bioenergetic status decreases during ischemia and reactive oxygen species (ROS) are formed during reperfusion, which may lead to irreversible ... -
Regional fluxes of tissue plasminogen activator in porcine endotoxemia
(2007-10-30)Formation of fibrin clots in the microcirculation during severe sepsis contributes to organ failure, frequently involving the lungs and the splanchnic organs. Tissue type plasminogen activator, tPA, is the key activator ... -
Helicobacter pylori associated effects on inflammatory radical formation and angiotensin II receptors in the stomach
(2007-10-22)Helicobacter pylori infection of the stomach always results in mucosal inflammation and a marked systemic immune response. Despite the profound host defence reactions the bacterium avoids elimination and persists in the ... -
Surgery and Ischemia in Uterus Transplantation. Studies in various experimental models.
(2007-09-10)The use of transplantation to enhance quality of life is a growing clinical field that also includes transplantation of reproductive organs. Transplantation of the uterus has been suggested as future method to treat uterus ... -
Nitric oxide donors in labor management
(2007-06-08)ABSTRACT Nitric oxide donors in labor management Maria Bullarbo Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Institute of Clinical Sciences Background: Nitric oxide (NO), a free radical with ultra-short ...