Search for dissertations about: "Liver cirrhosis"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 104 swedish dissertations containing the words Liver cirrhosis.
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6. The Role of Gut Dysfunction and Nutritional Factors in Liver Cirrhosis
Abstract : Malnutrition is a common finding in patients with liver cirrhosis. Malnutrition has been shown to be associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Its pathogenesis remains unclear but both poor dietary intake and increased energy expenditure have been reported. Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis is an important clinical problem in cirrhotics. READ MORE
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7. Role of Fatty Acid Composition in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: a Dietary Perspective : Results from Interventional and Observational Studies
Abstract : The overall aim of this doctoral thesis was to investigate the role of circulating, liver and dietary fatty acids in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). For circulating and liver fatty acids, special emphasis was given to fatty acids reflecting diet. READ MORE
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8. Daily Experiences and Perceived Quality of Care for Patients with Liver Cirrhosis
Abstract : Aim and methods: This thesis aimed to study patients’ experiences with illness in their day-to-day lives and their perceived quality of care before and after implementing a 24-month adjunctive registered nurse-based outpatient intervention in liver cirrhosis. Qualitative data was used to explore patient perspectives on day-to-day life and healthcare experiences related to liver cirrhosis. READ MORE
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9. Liver-related complications and metabolic comorbidities during long-term follow-up of patients with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Abstract : Background: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is highly associated with the metabolic syndrome, and due to increasing prevalence of for example obesity it is now the most common liver disease in the world. A minority progress to advanced fibrosis/cirrhosis, which is associated with increased mortality, but it is not entirely clear which patients who have an increased risk of fibrosis. READ MORE
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10. Liver cirrhosis : epidemiology, prognosis, and cancer
Abstract : Liver cirrhosis is a major risk factor for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Patients with liver cirrhosis also have a high risk to develop infections leading to deterioration of liver function and increased mortality. READ MORE