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  1. 11. Type 2 diabetes in rural Uganda : prevalence, risk factors, perceptions and implications for the health system

    Författare :Roy William Mayega; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Nyckelord :Type 2 diabetes;

    Sammanfattning : Background: Between 2010 and 2030, a 69% increase in type-2 diabetes is expected in low-income countries compared to a 20% increase in high income countries. Yet health system responsiveness to non-communicable diseases has been slow in sub-Saharan Africa. LÄS MER

  3. 12. Methodological studies applying new techniques for evaluation of arterial function

    Författare :Margareta Ring; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Sammanfattning : Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of death in the Western world today. Atherosclerosis in the arterial wall is related to aging and the inflammatory and calcification processes, and is influenced by risk factors such as smoking, male gender, diabetes, hypertension, obesity, stress, inactivity, hyperlipidemia, and genetic factors. LÄS MER

  4. 13. Famine in Nigeria and vitamin D in Sweden : two early life exposures and their relation to cardiovascular risk in adulthood

    Författare :Peter Ueda; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Sammanfattning : Early life environment has in previous research been linked to risk of disease in adulthood. This thesis investigated three types of early life exposures and their potential associations with adult life cardiovascular risk. LÄS MER

  5. 14. Influences from physical activity and gender on the metabolic syndrome and left ventricular hypertrophy : cross-sectional and longitudinal studies

    Författare :Mats Halldin; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Sammanfattning : Aims: The overall aim was to investigate influences from physical activity (PA) and gender on the metabolic syndrome (MetS) and left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH). Specific aims: Study 1: To examine the prevalence of the MetS and its association to PA and other lifestyle factors. LÄS MER

  7. 15. Development of therapeutics for the treatment of diabetic brain complications

    Författare :Shiva Mansouri; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Sammanfattning : Type-2 diabetes (T2D) is characterized by hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia, resulting in impaired insulin production and insulin resistance in peripheral tissues. Several studies have demonstrated an association between diabetes and central nervous system complications such as stroke and Alzheimer’s disease. LÄS MER