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Visar resultat 1 - 5 av 363 avhandlingar innehållade orden human heart.
1. Human-Human and Human-Animal Interaction : Some Common Physiological and Psychological Effects
Sammanfattning : The aim of the present thesis was to investigate hormonal and physiological effects in mothers during a breastfeeding session and in dogs and their owners in response to short-term interaction. In study one, sixty-six mothers receiving either exogenous oxytocin infusion and/or epidural analgesia (EDA) during labor or intramuscular oxytocin injection post partum were studied. LÄS MER
2. Hyaluronan and the receptor CD 44 in the heart and vessels : a study in normal and pathological conditions
Sammanfattning : Tissues are not solely composed of cells. The extracellular matrix is important for the cell well-being and cell-cell communication. The glycosaminoglycan hyaluronan (HYA) is a widely distributed extracellular matrix (ECM) component. LÄS MER
3. On tissue engineering of pig, human, and non-human primate tissues
Sammanfattning : Background: Demand for donor organs for transplantation has been increasing every year more than the actual supply of suitable donor organs. One of the major problems associated with allogeneic transplantation includes lifelong immunosuppression. LÄS MER
4. Identification and characterization of progenitor populations in the human adult heart
Sammanfattning : Traditionally, the heart has been regarded as a non-regenerative organ. During the last 10 years, this notion has been challenged. By 14C measurements, it was calculated that at the age of 50, about 45% of all cardiomyocytes had formed after birth. LÄS MER
5. Online support for informal carers of persons with heart failure : Focus on perceptions, development and experiences
Sammanfattning : Background: Heart failure (HF) is a common condition, and its prevalence is expected to increase. The illness trajectory is unpredictable, and its effects will include a potential impact on informal carers, i.e., family, friends, and significant others. LÄS MER