Sökning: "Jan Cedergren"
Hittade 3 avhandlingar innehållade orden Jan Cedergren.
1. Radical aspects on arthritis : the role of neutrophil generation of nitric oxide and superoxide in inflammatory conditions
Sammanfattning : The polymorphonuclear neutrophil granulocytes (neutrophils) are gaining renewed interest regarding their involvement in chronic inflammatory disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Besides phagocytic and destructive capabilities, neutrophils have regulatory roles, e.g. by influencing responses from dendritic cells and lymphocytes. LÄS MER
2. Postpartum infections; prevalence, associated obstetric factors and the role of vitamin D
Sammanfattning : Background: Postpartum infections are a major cause of maternal mortality and morbidity worldwide. Breast infection, endometritis, urinary tract infection and wound infections are the most common postpartum infections and together they affect almost 20% of women after childbirth. LÄS MER
3. Diagnostic and prognostic potential of joint imaging in patients with anti-citrullinated protein antibodies
Sammanfattning : The introduction of novel therapeutic strategies set new goals for the patients’ outcome, which aims to achieve remission. This goal requires early diagnosis of RA and prompt efficient pharmacotherapy. The introduction of anti-citrullinated protein antibodies (ACPA) two decades ago allowed an earlier RA diagnosis. LÄS MER