Sökning: "Marcus Westerberg"
Hittade 3 avhandlingar innehållade orden Marcus Westerberg.
1. Modelling short and long term consequences of changes in diagnostic activity and treatment
Sammanfattning : Since the late 90’s the diagnostic activity for prostate cancer has increased in Sweden, primarily due to increased use of PSA testing, and this has led to a large increase in diagnoses. Simultaneously, there have been changes in treatment strategies, and more effective treatments have been introduced. LÄS MER
2. Prostate cancer incidence, treatment and mortality : Empirical longitudinal register-based studies and methods for handling missing data
Sammanfattning : The diagnostic activity for prostate cancer has increased substantially in Sweden, primarily due to increased use of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing in asymptomatic men, and this has led to a large increase in diagnoses. There have also been changes in the diagnostic workup, guidelines, treatment strategies, and more effective treatments have been introduced in different phases of the disease. LÄS MER
3. Aspects of Fibroblast Growth Factor 23 in Mild to Moderate Renal Dysfunction
Sammanfattning : Disturbances in mineral metabolism contribute to vascular calcification and mortality risk in chronic kidney disease (CKD). Serum levels of fibroblast growth factor (FGF)23, a bone derived, phosphaturic peptide, are associated with cardiovascular mortality in CKD. LÄS MER