Sökning: "Jenny Link"

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  1. 1. HLA genetics in multiple sclerosis

    Författare :Jenny Link; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Sammanfattning : Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease in which both genetic and environmental risk factors contribute to disease susceptibility. MS patients suffer from inflammatory lesions in the central nervous system which results in demyelination of nerve cells, reduced neuronal activity and finally neurodegeneration. LÄS MER

  3. 2. Genetic approaches towards understanding penumococcal virulence and biology

    Författare :Jenny Fernebro; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Sammanfattning : Streptococcus pneumoniae, the pneumococcus, is a major human pathogen giving rise to death and illness worldwide every year. It causes a wide variety of diseases, from normally harmless infections such as otitis media to potentially life-threatening systemic diseases such as pneumonia, meningitis and sepsis. LÄS MER

  4. 3. Long-acting insulin analogs in type 1 diabetes : effects on metabolic control, endogenous insulin production and the GH-IGF-axis

    Författare :Jenny Salemyr; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Sammanfattning : The treatment goal in type 1 diabetes is to achieve near-normal glycemia. Despite of the advancements of subcutaneous insulin therapy and glucose monitoring, metabolic control is not fully normalized and secondary endocrine disturbances in the growth-hormone (GH) - Insulin-like Growth Factor (IGF)-axis are important for the deterioration of metabolic control, particularly in children at puberty. LÄS MER

  5. 4. A study of dedications to Aphrodite from Greek magistrates

    Författare :Jenny Wallensten; Institutionen för arkeologi och antikens historia; []
    Nyckelord :HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; Ancient history; epithets; votive gifts; ancient diplomacy; Hermes; inscriptions; epigraphy; the Hellenistic period; Greek religion; dedications; Aphrodite; magistrates; Antikens och forntidens historia;

    Sammanfattning : Through the identification of a series of inscriptions, mainly datable to the Hellenistic era, a link between Aphrodite and the civic life and administration of the Greek poleis has come to light. The inscriptions in question are dedications to Aphrodite through which magistrates of various cities and varying status express their devotion to the goddess. LÄS MER

  7. 5. Preconception Health and Care : A Window of Opportunity

    Författare :Jenny Stern; Tanja Tydén; Margareta Larsson; Per Kristiansson; Kristina Gemzell-Danielsson; Uppsala universitet; []
    Nyckelord :Medicinsk vetenskap; Medical Science;

    Sammanfattning : Women’s health and lifestyle before pregnancy can influence both the fertility and the health of mother and child. The overall aim of this thesis was to explore current preconception health and care and evaluate a new tool for preconception care. LÄS MER