Search for dissertations about: "multiple birth"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 112 swedish dissertations containing the words multiple birth.

  2. 1. Environmental risk factors for multiple sclerosis

    Author : Jonatan Salzer; Peter Sundström; Kjell-Morten Myhr; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Multiple sclerosis; risk factors in epidemiology; prospective; month of birth; vitamin D; vitamin A; C-reactive protein; hygiene hypothesis; smoking; cotinine; Epstein-Barr virus; Epidemiology; epidemiologi;

    Abstract : Background Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the central nervous system. It usually strikes during young adulthood, and 2.5 million individuals are estimated to have the disease worldwide. READ MORE

  4. 2. Season of birth in suicidology : neurobiological and epidemiological studies

    Author : Jayanti Chotai; Hans Ågren; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; season of birth; CSF monoamine metabolites; suicide method; borderline;

    Abstract : Background: Several neuropsychiatrie disorders have shown season of birth associations. Low cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) levels of the serotonin metabolite 5-HIAA and the dopamine metabolite HVA have been associated with suicidal behaviour, impulsivity, and aggression. READ MORE

  5. 3. Prediction of Spontaneous Preterm Birth : Clinical and Immunological Aspects

    Author : Maria Svenvik; Jan Ernerudh; Marie Blomberg; Maria Jenmalm; Teresa Cobo; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Background: Preterm birth (PTB), defined as birth before 37 weeks of gestation, accounts for most neonatal death and morbidity. Accurate prediction is a pre-requisite for the prevention and proper management of PTB. However, methods for prediction are unsatisfactory, although sonographic cervical length has a moderate predictive value. READ MORE

  6. 4. HLA genetics in multiple sclerosis

    Author : Jenny Link; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease in which both genetic and environmental risk factors contribute to disease susceptibility. MS patients suffer from inflammatory lesions in the central nervous system which results in demyelination of nerve cells, reduced neuronal activity and finally neurodegeneration. READ MORE

  7. 5. Cumulative Live Birth Rates after In Vitro Fertilization

    Author : Catharina Olivius; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : in vitro fertilization; cumulative live birth; single embryo transfer; frozen-thawed cycle; discontinuation;

    Abstract : Background: In vitro fertilization (IVF) has become increasingly common, today representing about 3% of all live births in some countries. Most patients have to undergo more than one treatment in order to achieve a live birth. Thus cumulative live birth rates are highly interesting to the patients. READ MORE