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Showing 1 to 13 of 13 for “"aetiology of the disease"”.
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Liposuction in Dercum's disease. Clinical studies regarding Dercum's disease and the effect of liposuction.
Dercum’s disease is a rare condition characterised by obesity, chronic pain (>3 months) in the adipose tissue and a number of diffuse associated symptoms, such as fatigue and malaise. The aetiology of the disease is unknown. The experienced pains are often disabling and resistant to most tried …
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Subtotal capsulectomy for idiopathic chondrolysis of the hip : a clinical, radiological and histological study
The purpose of this study will be to review the outcome of a subtotal capsulectomy of the hip for idiopathic chondrolysis. Idiopathic chondrolysis of the hip is a very rare condition. It is characterized by cartilage necrosis of the hip joint not associated with trauma, SUFE, infections or other …
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The inter-relationship of gastro-enteritis and malnutrition in Cape Town
Diarrhoea is an important cause of illness throughout the world and remains a leading cause of death among infants and young children. The number of deaths from this condition is estimated at 5 million a year. There are important clinical differences in the disease as it manifests itself in …
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The inter-relationship of gastro-enteritis and malnutrition in Cape Town
Diarrhoea is an important cause of illness throughout the world and remains a leading cause of death among infants and young children. The number of deaths from this condition is estimated at 5 million a year. There are important clinical differences in the disease as it manifests itself in …
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The inter-relationship of gastro-enteritis and malnutrition in Cape Town
Diarrhoea is an important cause of illness throughout the world and remains a leading cause of death among infants and young children. The number of deaths from this condition is estimated at 5 million a year. There are important clinical differences in the disease as it manifests itself in …
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The expression and signalling patterns of CD180 toll like receptor in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL)
… is characterised by a progressive accumulation of mature CD5+CD20+CD23+ lymphocytes. Despite the remarkable progress in our understanding of the immunobiology of CLL, the aetiology of the disease remains unknown. The consensus is that CLL cells are driven by (auto)antigen(s) through the B cell …
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Blood Biomarkers of Presymptomatic Frontotemporal Dementia
… loss and pathological protein inclusions in the frontal and/or temporal lobes of the brain. The presymptomatic stage, marked by molecular changes years before symptom onset, offers a critical window for early detection, intervention, targeted monitoring, and tracking of disease progression. …
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Role of kinins in mediating vascular function in healthy pregnancy and pre-eclampsia
… by high blood pressure, proteinuria and oedema. The aetiology of the disease is unclear but evidence suggests that endothelial dysfunction is central to the development of the maternal syndrome. Kinins are endogenous peptides released by the endothelium that contribute to the regulation of …
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Trauma, relational trust and the effects on the midwife : a thesis presented in fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, School of Health and Social Sciences, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
This qualitative thesis uses a method of narrative research to explore the effects of a traumatic practice experience on the 16 midwives interviewed for this project. It is an investigation of relationships at play influenced by power games and their consequences creating conflict. The issues of …
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Biochemical aspects of the idiopathic respiratory distress syndrome of the newborn
… study was undertaken primarily to investigate the plasma protein system in infants with IRDS, as compared with healthy premature infants, as it had previously been reported that the plasma protein concentration in affected infants was abnormally low. It was attempted further to establish …
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Seroepidemiologic, Laboratory and Diagnostic Studies on the Spread of Some Human Herpesvirus Infections in Northeast Bulgaria /// Сероепидемиологични и лабораторно диагностични проучвания върху разпространението на някои човешки херпесни вирусни инфекции в Севеоизточна България
При изследване на 1846 единични серумни проби от случайно подбрани лица с използване на няколко метода (CFT, NT, ELISA, IFA) установихме широко разпространение носителството на антитела спрямо 5 човешки херпесни вируси във Варненски и Добрички региони (HSV1, HSV2, VZV, HCMV, EBV). Средната …
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An Analysis of the Role of Bacillus oleronius Proteins in the Pathogenesis of Ocular Rosacea
Rosacea is a chronic dermatosis of the central T-zone of the face and eyes. It can be characterised by the presence of inflammatory papules and pustules, persistent non-transient erythema, and flushing episodes. Factors such as alterations in the innate immune response, changes to the vascular …
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Identification of bacteria-regulated mechanisms for the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) and development of upconverting nanoparticle (UCNP) luminescence imaging for the monitoring of gut bacteria
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammatory state of the gastrointestinal tract, including two inflammatory conditions Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). The environment, the gut microbiota, the genetic make-up and the immune response are believed to contribute to the …