Search for dissertations about: "Follow-up studies"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 2039 swedish dissertations containing the words Follow-up studies.

2. 21. Follow-up studies of the obstetrical brachial plexus injury

   Author : Christina Strömbeck; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Aims: The overall aim of these studies were to investigate the influence of different kinds of treatment of the obstetrical brachial plexus lesion, and to study functioning and participation in adolescents with OBPP. Methods: Study 1 involved 247 children with obstetrical brachial plexus palsy (OBPP) of different severity, some of whom had been operated on, with nerve reconstruction being carried out during the first year of life, and with others not having been operated on. READ MORE

4. 22. Brain parenchymal fraction in healthy individuals and in clinical follow-up of multiple sclerosis

   Author : Mattias Vågberg; Anders Svenningsson; Richard Birgander; Jonathan Gilthorpe; Anne-Marie Landtblom; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Brain parenchymal fraction; Neurofilament light; Glial fibrillary acidic protein; Brain atrophy; Multiple Sclerosis; Clinical follow-up;

   Abstract : Background Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease characterised by inflammatory damage to the central nervous system (CNS). Accumulated CNS injury can be quantified as brain atrophy, definable as a reduction in brain parenchymal fraction (BPF). BPF correlate with disability in MS and is used routinely as an endpoint in clinical trials. READ MORE

5. 23. An 18 year Follow-up of Allergy Development : Findings of Nasal Markers of Allergic Inflammation

   Author : Kristina Irander; Magnus P Borres; Pia Forsberg; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

   Abstract : Background: In addition to the family history of allergy (FH), there is a need o find objective markers of allergy development as early in life as possible in order to focus preventive measurements on high risk infants. Rhinitis problems are common causes to morbidity in adults due to allergic as well as non-allergic mechanisms. READ MORE

6. 24. Cervical cancer prevention Studies on possible improvements

   Author : Björn Strander; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia; cytology; colposcopy; HPV; cervical neoplasm; epidemiology; treatment; follow up;

   Abstract : Aims: The aim of this study is to target and assess possible improvements for women attending cervical cancer screening programs. Methods: In a randomized study the use of ThinPrep liquid based cytology (LBC) was tested against conventional cytology. READ MORE

7. 25. Long-term follow-up after intensive care: Development of an ICU-specific questionnaire

   Author : Johan Malmgren; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; intensive care; critical illness; intensive care unit; quality of life; long-term follow-up; survivorship; health-related quality of life; burden of disease;

   Abstract : Background: With improved results in intensive care comes a shift in focus – from survival to survivorship. Studies show that ICU survivorship includes effects on, for example, mental and physical health, cognition, ADL, ability to return to work, and sensory organ functions. READ MORE