Blar i Department of Clinical Dentistry på emneord "VDP::Medisinske Fag: 700::Helsefag: 800"
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Both the environment and genes are important for concentrations of cadmium and lead in blood
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2000-08)Concentrations of cadmium and lead in blood (BCd and BPb, respectively) are traditionally used as biomarkers of environmental exposure. We estimated the influence of genetic factors on these markers in a cohort of 61 ... -
Clinical and socio-behavioral correlates of tooth loss: a study of older adults in Tanzania
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2006-03-15)Background: Focusing 50 year olds and above, this study assessed the frequency, extent and correlates of tooth loss due to various reasons. Frequency and correlates of posterior occluding support was also investigated. ... -
In Situ Expression of Cytokines and Cellular Phenotypes in the Lungs of Mice with Slowly Progressive Primary Tuberculosis
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2000-06)The cellular phenotypes and the expression of cytokines were studied in the lungs of mice, using immunohistochemistry, during different phases of slowly progressive primary murine tuberculosis infection. During the first ... -
Malocclusion and quality of life in Tanzanian schoolchildren
(Doctoral thesis, 2008-12-19)Objective: The main objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of malocclusion, its associated factors, its impact on quality of life and estimate its socio-dental treatment need in children living in Kinondoni ... -
A Mouse Model for Slowly Progressive Primary Tuberculosis
(Journal article, 1999-08)The progression from primary Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection to disease is usually slow in humans. The aim of this study was to develop and characterize a mouse model for slowly progressive primary tuberculosis, using ... -
Using Growth velocity to predict child mortality
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016)Background: Growth assessment based on the WHO child growth velocity standards can potentially be used to predict adverse health outcomes. Nevertheless, there are very few studies on growth velocity to predict mortality. ...