Search for dissertations about: "perinatal period"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 85 swedish dissertations containing the words perinatal period.

2. 1. Lung hyaluronan and lung water in the perinatal period

   Author : Hans Johnsson; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Obstetrics and gynaecology; antenatal corticosteroids; antenatal terbutaline; hyaluronan; hyperoxia; lung water; perinatal period; Obstetrik och kvinnosjukdomar; Obstetrics and women s diseases; Obstetrik och kvinnosjukdomar; pediatrik; Pediatrics;

   Abstract : Hyaluronan is an important component of the lung extracellular matrix, with a high capacity for water immobilization, but information on perinatal changes in the lung hyaluronan concentration and their association with changes in the lung water content is limited. In this study, conducted both in rabbit pups and in human infants, we investigated changes in the hyaluronan concentration and distribution in the lung and in the lung water content after preterm or term birth, and changes produced by common antenatal and postnatal pathological conditions and treatments. READ MORE

4. 2. Antisecretory factor in the perinatal period

   Author : Anna Gustafsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Preterm birth is the major cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Human milk, especially mothers’ own milk, has many health benefits for infants, especially infants born preterm. The causes of preterm birth are not yet fully understood. READ MORE

5. 3. Perinatal Risk Factors for Childhood Leukemia

   Author : Estelle Naumburg; Eleni Petridou; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Obstetrics and gynaecology; Childhood leukemia; infant leukemia; leukemia epidemiology; supplementary oxygen; perinatal risk factors; perinatal infection; prenatal ultrasound; prenatal x-ray; Obstetrik och kvinnosjukdomar; Obstetrics and women s diseases; Obstetrik och kvinnosjukdomar; pediatrik; Pediatrics;

   Abstract : The aim of the studies described in this thesis was to assess the association between certain perinatal factors and the risk of childhood lymphatic and myeloid leukemia and infant leukemia. The five studies presented were all conducted in Sweden as population-based case-control studies. READ MORE

6. 4. Essential fatty acids in the perinatal period. Short and long term effects in a rat model

   Author : Marina Korotkova; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : EFA; perinatal period; lactation; diet; adipose tissue; leptin; programming;

   Abstract : Nutritional factors during a sensitive perinatal period may lead to developmental adaptations proposed to program for pathological conditions later in life. An adequate supply of essential fatty acids (EFA) during pregnancy and lactation is crucial for optimal fetal and postnatal development. READ MORE

7. 5. Perinatal essential fatty acid deficiency in mice: effects on metabolism and behaviour

   Author : Vilborg Palsdottir; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : essential fatty acids; perinatal period; maternal diet; diet-induced obesity; insulin resistance; lipids; behaviour;

   Abstract : Maternal nutritional status during pregnancy and lactation influences the health of the adult offspring and an adequate supply of essential fatty acids is important for foetal and postnatal growth and development. The overall aim of this thesis was to study short- and long-term effects of perinatal essential fatty acid deficiency in mice on metabolism and behaviour. READ MORE