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Visar resultat 11 - 15 av 649 avhandlingar innehållade ordet BMI.

  1. 11. Obesity and Increased Susceptibility : Role of FTO and MGAT1 Genetic Variants

    Författare :Josefin A Jacobsson; Robert Fredriksson; Helgi B Schiöth; Sadaf Farooqi; Uppsala universitet; []
    Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Obesity; BMI; SNP; haplotype; association study; FTO; MGAT1; Pharmacology; Farmakologi; Farmakologi; Pharmacology;

    Sammanfattning : Obesity is a complex and a highly individualized disease and the molecular mechanisms behind this disorder need to be better elucidated. Identification of genes and genetic variants that are involved provide opportunities to establish a genetic understanding of the disease. LÄS MER

  3. 12. Knee function, Physical Activity and Perceived Health after Meniscectomy in the Middle-aged

    Författare :Ylva Ericsson; Enheten för led- och mjukvävnadsforskning; []
    Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; physical activity; dGEMRIC; self efficacy of knee function; functional performance; muscle strength; meniscectomy; middle-aged; health-related quality of life; BMI; functional exercise;

    Sammanfattning : The aim of this thesis was to explore the impact of meniscal injury and meniscectomy on joint and muscle function, physical activity and perceived health in middle-age subjects and to evaluate the effect of a functional exercise program. Male and female post meniscectomy patients participated in Studies I-IV (n=45 in Studies I-III, n=99 in Study IV) and Study IV also included 94 controls. LÄS MER

  4. 13. Childhood obesity: early intervention and web-based treatment

    Författare :Annelie Thorén; Sven-Arne Silfverdal; Annika Janson; Margareta Persson; Olof Sandström; Stefan Särnblad; Umeå universitet; []
    Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; weight gain; body mass index; BMI; childhood obesity; treatment; intervention; pediatrik; Pediatrics;

    Sammanfattning : Childhood obesity is a threat to public health worldwide. In Sweden around 15% of children 5-19 years of age are overweight and 3-4 % have obesity. Early prevention is crucial as are effective treatments for children and adolescents who have already developed obesity. LÄS MER

  5. 14. Metabolic factors and bladder cancer risk and mortality. Studies to approach causal associations and interactions with smoking and genetic variants

    Författare :Stanley Teleka; Registerbaserad epidemiologi; []
    Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Bladder cancer; metabolic factors; Association; Interaction; Blood pressure; BMI; statistical analysis; Mendelian Randomization Analysis;

    Sammanfattning : Urothelial bladder cancer (BC) is one of the most common cancers in developed countries. It has one of the highest recurrence rates among solid tumors, resulting in regular treatment and follow-up, making it one of the most expensive cancers to treat, and a significant public health burden. LÄS MER

  7. 15. Human growth patterns - with focus on pubertal growth and secular changes

    Författare :Anton Holmgren; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Growth; height; QEPS model; puberty; growth pattern; BMI; secular change; growth phases infancy childhood puberty ;

    Sammanfattning : Introduction: Human growth is a dynamic process, an indicator of health and disease. Previous used growth models have been limited in describing the pubertal growth spurt. Aim: The overall aim of this thesis is to increase knowledge regarding human growth. LÄS MER