Search for dissertations about: "Fetal Membranes"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 19 swedish dissertations containing the words Fetal Membranes.
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1. Continuous Intrapartum Maternal and Fetal Temperature Monitoring
Abstract : The maternal temperature is normally increasing during delivery. Maternal fever in labor is a common problem.Such fever could represent a chorioamnionitis (CAM), leading to an increased risk of neonatal encephalopathy andsubsequent cerebral palsy, as well as other complications. READ MORE
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2. Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy
Abstract : Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) is a condition that has been reported to be associated with an increased fetal risk. A prospective study of ICP was conducted in the Västra Götaland region of Sweden between February 1, 1999 and January 31, 2002. READ MORE
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3. Laminins and alpha11 integrin in the human eye : importance in development and disease
Abstract : The extracellular matrix (ECM) offers a protective shelter for cells and provides signaling paths important for cell to cell communication. ECM consists of basement membranes (BM) and interstitial matrix. BMs provide mechanical support for parenchymal cells, influence cell proliferation, survival, migration and differentiation. READ MORE
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4. Ultrasound as predictor of perinatal outcome
Abstract : The aim of the work described in this thesis was to evaluate the value of ultrasound examinations of the amniotic fluid, umbilical cord and blood flow velocity waveform of the fetal and placental vessels as predictors of the perinatal outcome. In the first study, the amniotic fluid index (AFI) measured on admission to the labour ward was evaluated in low-risk pregnancies. READ MORE
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5. Cervical and intra-amniotic markers of preterm birth and infection
Abstract : Abstract Background: Preterm delivery (PTD; < 37 gestational weeks), is one of the greatest unsolved obstetrical problems worldwide. As much as 80% of the perinatal mortality and 50% of the long-term neurological handicaps are associated with PTD. Spontaneous preterm birth (SPTD), i.e. READ MORE