Sökning: "Liisa Byberg"
Visar resultat 1 - 5 av 8 avhandlingar innehållade orden Liisa Byberg.
1. Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1 and the Insulin Resistance Syndrome
Sammanfattning : In this thesis, different aspects of the insulin resistance syndrome in relation to plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) activity are investigated in a longitudinal population-based study. Participants were men investigated at ages 50 and 70 with follow-up data on mortality. LÄS MER
2. Gender dysphoria : Insights on etiology and outcomes
Sammanfattning : Gender Dysphoria (GD) is defined as significant distress or impairment caused by the discrepancy between an individual's experienced gender and the sex assigned at birth. This work explores the etiology and outcomes of GD through two studies. LÄS MER
3. Diet and Sarcopenia : Swedish Cohort Studies in Aging Populations
Sammanfattning : Sarcopenia is a growing public health concern, involving a loss of muscle mass and function, thus resulting in functional impairment. The role of diet in sarcopenia is unknown. LÄS MER
4. Fall-Related Hip Fracture : Predisposing and Precipitating Factors
Sammanfattning : A physically inactive lifestyle is a predisposing risk factor for fall-related hip fracture. The circumstances, or precipitating factors, surrounding hip fractures are, however, not well understood, a factor of relevance for Swedish adults who have one of the highest hip fracture risks in the world. LÄS MER
5. Insights into the Effects of Type 2 Diabetes on Bone Health
Sammanfattning : Individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) have an increased risk of hip fracture, despite a stable or even greater bone mineral density (BMD). Bone area is linked to hip fracture risk independent of BMD and smaller bone area has been reported in T2DM subjects at the radius and tibia, but information at the hip is lacking. LÄS MER