Sökning: "oral dryness"

Visar resultat 11 - 13 av 13 avhandlingar innehållade orden oral dryness.

  1. 11. Toxicity and biocompatibility of nanoparticles, and studies on oxidative stress and DNA damage

    Författare :Ylva Rodhe; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Sammanfattning : Oxidative stress is associated with several diseases, either as a cause or a consequence. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one example of a disease in which elevated levels of oxidative stress are frequently reported. LÄS MER

  3. 12. Characterization of secretory mechanisms in lacrimal and salivary glands

    Författare :Martin Dankis; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; dry mouth; dry eyes; antidepressant; muscarinic; purinergic; salivary secretion; tear secretion; lacrimal gland; in vivo; primary culture; co-culture; acinar; myoepithelial;

    Sammanfattning : Dry mouth and dry eyes are multifactorial morbidities that can lead to a severely reduced quality of life. Approximately 20% of the population suffers from ocular or oral dryness. LÄS MER

  4. 13. Hormone replacement therapy : benefits and adverse effects

    Författare :Inga-Stina Ödmark; Mats Hammar; Umeå universitet; []
    Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; hormone replacement therapy HRT ; bleeding pattern; progestogen; wellbeing; side effects; lipoprotein a ; Obstetrics and gynaecology; Obstetrik och gynekologi; obstetrik och gynekologi; Obstetrics and Gynaecology;

    Sammanfattning : Background: Numerous studies have shown that estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) is an effective treatment for vasomotor symptoms, insomnia and vaginal dryness. Beneficial effects have also been shown on lipid patterns and on the incidence of osteoporotic fractures. LÄS MER