Search for dissertations about: "G White"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 137 swedish dissertations containing the words G White.

  2. 1. Dynamic ultrasound investigation of clubfeet, 0 - 4 years of age, with normal controls

    Author : Arne G. Johansson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; clubfoot; ultrasonography; Ponseti treatment; congenital deformities; range of movement; repeatability; longitudinal study;

    Abstract : Clubfoot is one of the most common congenital deformities, 1-6/1,000 births in Europe and up to 5-6/1,000 in Polynesia. The Ponseti method is now widely regarded as the method of choice for treatment. The treatment starts soon after birth using manipulations and castings until the deformities are corrected, usually 6-10 weeks. READ MORE

  4. 2. Beyond “test and treat” : Malaria diagnosis for improved pediatric fever management in sub-Saharan Africa

    Author : Emily White Johansson; Stefan Peterson; S. Patrick Kachur; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : This thesis examined malaria test use, adherence and integration into clinical practice for improved pediatric fever management in sub-Saharan African countries and explored Access, Facility Readiness and Clinical Practice bottlenecks to achieve this program goal.Study I examined diagnostic testing rates and its determinants for pediatric fevers across 13 countries in 2009-2012 including Access bottlenecks. READ MORE

  5. 3. Taxonomy and phylogeny of Randia (Rubiaceae, Gardenieae)

    Author : Claes G. R. Gustafsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; botany; taxonomy; phylogeny;

    Abstract : The Neotropical genera Rosenbergiodendron and Randia have been studied. Rosenbergiodendron is revised and presented in a separate paper. The other three papers concern Randia, which is partly revised and phylogenetically analysed. Rosenbergiodendron is morphologically distinct and cannot be synonymised under Randia. READ MORE

  6. 4. Dietary diversity and its relation with health among the older population in Thailand

    Author : Chalobol Chalermsri; Syed Moshfiqur Rahman; Eva-Charlotte Ekström; Shirin Ziaei; Weerasak Muangpaisan; Lisette C.P.G.M. de Groot; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Dietary diversity; Food choice; Socio-demographic characteristics; Cardiovascular disease; Mortality; older people; Thailand; Nutrition; Nutrition;

    Abstract : The role of dietary diversity (DD) in the health status among older people has been recognised. However, the evidence from lower-and-middle-income countries is scarce. READ MORE

  7. 5. Improving prognostication and treatment choices for patients with AML

    Author : Albin Österroos; Sören Lehmann; Marc H G P Raaijmakers; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Acute myeloid leukaemia; Acute promyelocytic leukaemia; Prognostication; Personalised medicine; Risk stratification; Real-world data; Next-generation sequencing; Azacitidine; Venetoclax; Medicinsk vetenskap; Medical Science;

    Abstract : The treatment landscape of the aggressive haematological malignancy acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) has expanded but the prognosis is still unsatisfactory poor. Here, we aimed at improving prognostication and treatment choices in AML by addressing current clinical obstacles to successful AML treatment. READ MORE