Search for dissertations about: "Causes of stillbirth"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words Causes of stillbirth.

2. 1. Clinical and pathophysiological aspects of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy

   Author : Elisabeth A Wikström Shemer; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy;

   Abstract : Objective: The pathogenesis of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) involves impaired bile acid and estrogen/progesterone metabolism and excretion based on genetic and environmental factors. In this thesis we evaluated different pathophysiological and clinical aspects of ICP, i.e. READ MORE

4. 2. Placental pathology regarding inflammation and a new classification of stillbirth

   Author : Ingela Hulthén Varli; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Background: The incidence of stillbirth has remained almost constant during the last 2-3 decades despite obvious improvements in obstetric care. To achieve a reduction of stillbirth, better understanding of the etiology is imperative. Relevant test protocols and audit work is reported to reduce the number of unexplained cases. READ MORE

5. 3. Improving quality of perinatal care through clinical audit : a study from a tertiary hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

   Author : Hussein L Kidanto; Lennarth Nyström; Gunilla Lindmark; Siriel Massawe; Geir Jacobsen; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Perinatal mortality; perinatal audit; avoidable factors; anaemia in pregnancy; eclampsia; Epidemiology; Epidemiologi; epidemiologi; Epidemiology;

   Abstract : Perinatal audit has been tested and proved an important tool for reduction of perinatal mortality and assessment of quality of perinatal care. At Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH), a tertiary hospital in Dar es salaam, Tanzania we performed a retrospective cross-sectional study using data from an obstetrics database to classify all perinatal deaths during 1999-2003. READ MORE

6. 4. Diagnostic evaluation of fetal death with special reference to intrauterine infections

   Author : Karin Petersson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Fetal death; stillbirth; investigational protocol; congenital toxoplasmosis; parvovirus B19; Internet; INFPREG;

   Abstract : The incidence of intrauterine fetal death (>=28 gestational weeks) is approximately 4/1000 births in Sweden. In order to arrive at a potential cause of death, a number of investigations have been recommended in the diagnostic evaluation of intrauterine fetal death (IUFD). READ MORE

7. 5. Empirical Essays on Public Policies : Social Insurances, Safety Nets, and Health Care

   Author : Louise Lorentzon; Per Pettersson-Lidbom; Jonathan de Quidt; Magnus Johannesson; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Economics; nationalekonomi;

   Abstract : Screening Efficiency in Sickness Insurance: Evidence from a Spell Limit ReformI estimate the effects of the removal of a limit on sick leave spells in the Swedish Sickness Insurance program, on labor market outcomes and sick leave. The removal of the spell limit led to longer sick leave spells. READ MORE