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Visar resultat 11 - 15 av 95 avhandlingar innehållade ordet psoriasis.
11. Vitamin D status in psoriasis patients treated with UVB therapy
Sammanfattning : Vitamin D status in psoriasis patients treated with UVB therapy Amra Osmancevic Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Institute of Clinical Sciences at Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Göteborg, Sweden Abstract The thesis deals with the effect of ultraviolet B (UVB) 280-320 nm on vitamin D production in psoriasis patients during treatment with phototherapy. Background: Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory disease affecting the skin and potentially the joints. LÄS MER
12. Vitamin D and Vitamin D-binding Protein in Psoriasis and Effects of Treatment
Sammanfattning : Background: Topical vitamin D analogues constitute an established treatment for psoriasis but the role of vitamin D in the pathogenesis of the disease remains controversial. The in loco production and immunomodulatory effects of vitamin D need to be elucidated. LÄS MER
13. Serotonergic mechanisms in psoriasis
Sammanfattning : Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease with a prevalence in Sweden of 2-3%. Stress worsens psoriasis. Serotonin, a monoamine and a neurotransmitter, is a well-documented signal substance in situations like stress and in regulation of inflammatory processes. LÄS MER
14. Studies on the Associations between Dental Caries, Periodontal Disease and Different Systemic Conditions
Sammanfattning : Background and aims: Dental caries and periodontal disease are the two most common oral diseases in man. Evidence shows that they may be directly or indirectly related to each other and to other systemic conditions. LÄS MER
15. Mast cells in Hodgkin lymphoma : or 'What's a nice cell like you doing in a tumour like this?'
Sammanfattning : Mast cell (MC) accumulation around tumours is an old observation gaining new relevance due to the multifaceted nature of MCs and their many roles in immunity, beyond allergy. Knowledge about tumour specific recruitment of, and interactions with, MCs is needed to unravel the function of their presence. LÄS MER