Rationale for a Swedish cohort consortium.

abstract：:Twenty-one cases of hepatic abscesses treated during a period of four years (from 1981 to 1985) at the University of Patras, Greece, are presented. This material includes 10 cases with abscesses caused by suppurated echinococcal cysts, corresponding to 21% of the total number of 47 cases of echinococcal cysts of the l...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Karavias D,Panagopoulos C,Vagianos C,Vagenas C,Rathosis S,Androulakis J

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An investigation was made of 150 women who were diagnosed at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital, Uppsala in 1964-68 as having toxaemia of pregnancy. Eleven had eclampsia and the remainder pre-eclampsia. Toxaemia occurred in 0.88% (average) of all parturients during the study period. Some...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Aberg H,Karlsson L,Melander S

更新日期：1978-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Familial aggregation of patients with ovarian carcinoma is unusual. A family with four affected members in three consecutive generations is described. The tumors were all of the serous papillary adenocarcinoma type. The pattern of appearance of the malignant disorder in the present family may be explained as the resul...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Thor L,Persson BH,Kjessler B

更新日期：1976-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Numerous false positive findings are a problem in computed tomography based lung cancer screening trials. The potential patient-related variables that could predict the existence of such lung nodules were studied. 526 construction workers (age 38-81 yrs.) previously screened with spiral computed tomography were evalua...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Vehmas T

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper discusses briefly: analytical quality and its determinants; design of quality assurance procedures on the basis of quality; specifications and quality-cost models; test quality and medical costs; external quality assessment and harmonization of clinical chemical test results; the potential role of computers...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Groth T

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous experiments have demonstrated that neuronal cells within pancreatic islets survive the isolation procedure and constitute an integral part of transplanted pancreatic islets. The aim of the present study was to investigate to what extent immunosuppressive drugs affects the acute survival of intra-islet neurons...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Präst I,Carlsson PO,Jansson L,Mattsson G

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifty-one healthy men, 18 - 19 years of age, with "organic" T wave aberrations (group T) were compared to 112 controls of the same age with normal electrocardiograms (Group A + B). Group T had increased heart rate and higher systolic and diastolic blood pressures. Their lower physical work capacity could be "explained...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Atterhög JH,Ekelund LG,Ericsson G,Ahlborg B

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The tubuloglomerular feedback mechanism is highly activated in juxtamedullary nephrons and considered to play a major role in intrarenal regulation of glomerular filtration rate. The vasculature of juxtamedullary nephrons is highly vasoreactive with a high ability for vasodilation. This vasoreactivity is a prerequisit...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Ulfendahl HR,Göransson-Nyberg A,Hansell P,Sjöquist M

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of a 20 min continuous infusion of noradrenaline (2 nanomoles/min) on the blood flow and vascular resistance of 2-, 6- and 11-day-old corpora lutea from adult pseudopregnant rats was studied. Pseudopregnancy was induced by mating with vasectomized male rats. The blood flow of the corpus luteum and the remai...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Gåfvels M,Norjavaara E,Selstam G

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient with relapsing polychondritis developed a progressive destruction of tracheal cartilage despite treatment with immunosuppressive and cytotoxic agents. Cyclosporin A therapy was instituted and has been continued for more than two years, concomitant with a steady improvement and remission of the disease. Durin...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Svenson KL,Wibell LB

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-seven women with secondary amenorrhoea have been treated with pulsatile subcutaneous luteinising hormone releasing hormone (LHRH). Serial ultrasonic observations of increasing follicular diameters and changes in the size of the uterus have been recorded. The rate of the increase of the diameter of dominant foll...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Adams J,Mason WP,Tucker M,Morris DV,Jacobs HS

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For staging of Hodgkin's disease 45 patients underwent lymphography and abdominal computed tomography (CT); in 31 of them ultrasound examination was also performed. In cases of retroperitoneal lymph node enlargement lymphography and CT are diagnostically equivalent, whereas the poorer resolution of ultrasound reduces ...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Magnusson A,Erikson B,Hemmingsson A

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of a peroral dose of olsalazine sodium on the migrating motor complexes (MMC) in the upper small bowel was studied by manometry in nine healthy volunteers during fasting. Recordings were obtained from the duodenum and/or the upper jejunum for 4.0 - 7.5 h. During total baseline observation periods of 30 h, f...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Ryde M,Gustavsson S

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Different methodological aspects on the assay of human erythrocyte catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) activity were studied. No temporal variations were found either over a 24 hour period or over one month. Erythrocytes from whole blood collected with any of the anticoagulants heparin, EDTA or citrate could be used a...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Floderus Y,Sääf J,Ross SB,Wetterberg L

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Shoulder external rotation braces used for patients with a first-time shoulder dislocation are designed with a variety of arm positions in abduction as well as external rotation. However, few studies have focused on their immobilizing performance, comfort, or user-friendliness. Especially, there have been no...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Hatta T,Sano H,Yamamoto N,Itoi E

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Open reduction and internal fixation using an interlocking plate system has gained popularity for the treatment of dorsally displaced distal radius fractures. PURPOSE:To evaluate the functional and radiological results of treating unstable distal radius fractures with the volar locking plate. PATIENTS AND ...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Minegishi H,Dohi O,An S,Sato H

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is evidence suggesting that genetic variants in the chondroitin sulfate proteoglycan2 (CSPG2, also known as versican) gene are involved in the pathogenesis of intracranial aneurysms (IAs). Some authors have demonstrated that single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) rs173686 and rs251124 in the promoter r...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Sun H,Zhang D,Zhao J

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess whether the proportion of primary care physicians implementing full body skin examination (FBSE) to screen for melanoma changed over time. METHODS:Meta-regression analyses of available data. DATA SOURCES:MEDLINE, ISI, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials. RESULTS:Fifteen studies surveyi...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Valachis A,Mauri D,Karampoiki V,Polyzos NP,Cortinovis I,Koukourakis G,Zacharias G,Xilomenos A,Tsappi M,Casazza G

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Platelet-derived growth factor B (PDGF-B) is a growth factor promoting and regulating cell migration, proliferation, and differentiation, involved in both developmental processes and in maintaining tissue homeostasis under strict regulation. What are the implications of prolonged or uncontrolled growth factor signalin...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Lindberg N,Holland EC

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ventilation with decelerating inspiratory flow is known to reduce the dead space fraction and to decrease PaCO2. Constant inspiratory flow with an end-inspiratory pause (EIP) is also known to increase the removal of CO2. The aim of the study was to elucidate the effect of the pause/no-flow period while both the patter...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Markström A,Hedlund A,Lichtwarck-Aschoff M,Nordgren A,Sjöstrand U

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:SAPHO syndrome is a group of bone and joint abnormalities associated with skin lesions. A 29-year-old male presented with severe acne on his trunk and anterior chest wall, right knee and foot pain. Radiographs and magnetic resonance images showed hyperostosis in the sternocostoclavicular region, sclerosis of one-third...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Watanuki M,Hatori M,Kokubun S

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was undertaken to evaluate the utility of a modified technique of triplex scanning of the lower extremity arteries in 20 subjects without any clinical signs of arterial disease. The distal aorta and iliac arteries were examined with the subject in supine position and lying slightly on the opposite side. By ...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Karacagil S,Granbo A,Jonsson ML,Almgren B,Bergqvist D

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acid phosphatase in serum was measured in 116 patients with prostatic disease, benign in 59 and malignant in 57 cases. Comparisons were made between radioimmunoassay (RIA) and an enzymatic method. The correlation coefficient between the respective values was 0.96 in patients with untreated prostatic cancer, indicating...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Dedorson S,Fritjofsson A,Norlen BJ,Ronquist G

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The diagnostic distribution and the relation between diagnosis and symptoms, symptom duration, tumour site, tumour size and breast size were studied in 1 244 women with breast symptoms examined at a special breast tumour clinic. 9% of the women had cancer, 62% fibroadenosis and 6% fibroadenoma. In 18% no breast diseas...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Rimsten A

更新日期：1976-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:By means of an accurate immunoenzymatic assay, the prevalence was studied of antibodies to hepatitis C virus (HCV) in three different populations: 74 patients affected with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) on preexisting cirrhosis, 82 patients with liver cirrhosis but with no apparent neoplasm, and 70 control subjects, ...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Porta C,Moroni M,Nastasi G,Ricci G,Casagranda I

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The acute phase reaction is an unspecific response to inflammatory stimuli characterized by alterations in the concentration of several plasma proteins. It is of great clinical value to monitor the inflammatory state in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and C-reactive protein...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Arvidsson NG,Gudbjörnsson B,Hällgren R,Larsson A

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A method is described for the determination of sialic acid residues in glycoproteins displaying microheterogeneity in the sugar residue. The new method is based on combining an oxidative-reductive step with binding of the glycoprotein to an immunoadsorbent. After a mild oxidation with sodium metaperiodate the sugar is...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Cervén E,Ronquist G

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) elicits both tumor-suppressive and tumor-promoting functions during cancer progression. Here, we describe the tumor-promoting functions of TGF-β and how these functions play a role in cancer progression. Normal epithelial cells undergo epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) throug...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Miyazono K,Ehata S,Koinuma D

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To gain a deeper understanding of first-time parents' experiences of early discharge from hospital after delivery and home-based postnatal care. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The study was comprised of focus group interviews, interviews with couples and with fathers. Twenty-one parents participated. INCLUSION CRITERIA:hea...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Johansson K,Aarts C,Darj E

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cytosolic carbonic anhydrases CAI, CAII, and CAIII from liver, and CAII, and CAIII from muscle of adult male Sprague-Dawley rats were purified to homogeneity. CAIII from liver and muscle had the same amino acid composition and were immunochemically similar. Their kinetic properties at 0 degrees C were also similar. Km...

journal_title：Upsala journal of medical sciences

authors： Wistrand PJ

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00