Sökning: "hormonal factors"
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1. Sex, hormonal factors and pancreatic cancer
Sammanfattning : Pancreatic cancer represents three percent of all incident cancer cases in developed countries, but stands the 7th most common cause of cancer related death. Worldwide, pancreatic cancer is more common among men, however in Sweden, the incidence ratio between sexes is levelling. LÄS MER
2. Early rheumatoid arthritis : biomarkers and hormonal factors in relation to disease progression
Sammanfattning : Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory joint disease, affecting approximately 0.5 to 1% of the adult population. Although the aetiology is not fully known, a complex interaction between genetic, environmental and stochastic factors is thought to trigger the pathogenic mechanisms. LÄS MER
3. Associations of sex, anthropometric and reproductive factors with clinicopathological and molecular characteristics of colorectal cancer
Sammanfattning : Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer globally, with approximately 1.2 million new cases every year. The highest incidence rates are seen in developed countries, thereby imposing dietary and lifestyle factors in the etiology of CRC. LÄS MER
4. Hormonal factors in rheumatoid arthritis – Their impact on disease risk and severity
Sammanfattning : Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is 4-6 times more common in women than men during the fertile years. For women, the incidence peaks shortly after menopause, and for men the risk is greater with higher age, when androgen levels drops. LÄS MER
5. Hormonal contraception, mood and sexual function
Sammanfattning : Hormonal contraceptives (HCs) are used by millions of women worldwide. Apart from their contraceptive effect, they also offer additional health benefits such as decreased menstrual bleedings and amelioration of menstrual-related pain. LÄS MER