Search for dissertations about: "Follow-up Studies"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 2041 swedish dissertations containing the words Follow-up Studies.

  2. 21. Surgically corrected univentricular hearts. Anatomical, haemodynamic and functional status at a long-term follow-up

    Author : Eva Strömvall-Larsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : cavopulmonary connections; univentricular hearts; long-term follow-up; pulmonary; arteriovenous malformations; lung volumes; cardiac output; pulmonary gas exchange and maximal; exercise studies;

    Abstract : The Fontan operation and its modifications are applied to a large spectrum of congenital heart defectswith univentricular physiology. The Fontan circulation is characterised by a reduced, non-pulsatilepulmonary blood flow and the elevated central venous pressure is the main driving force for thepulmonary blood flow. READ MORE

  4. 22. Follow-up studies of the obstetrical brachial plexus injury

    Author : Christina Strömbeck; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Aims: The overall aim of these studies were to investigate the influence of different kinds of treatment of the obstetrical brachial plexus lesion, and to study functioning and participation in adolescents with OBPP. Methods: Study 1 involved 247 children with obstetrical brachial plexus palsy (OBPP) of different severity, some of whom had been operated on, with nerve reconstruction being carried out during the first year of life, and with others not having been operated on. READ MORE

  5. 23. Brain parenchymal fraction in healthy individuals and in clinical follow-up of multiple sclerosis

    Author : Mattias Vågberg; Anders Svenningsson; Richard Birgander; Jonathan Gilthorpe; Anne-Marie Landtblom; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Brain parenchymal fraction; Neurofilament light; Glial fibrillary acidic protein; Brain atrophy; Multiple Sclerosis; Clinical follow-up;

    Abstract : Background Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease characterised by inflammatory damage to the central nervous system (CNS). Accumulated CNS injury can be quantified as brain atrophy, definable as a reduction in brain parenchymal fraction (BPF). BPF correlate with disability in MS and is used routinely as an endpoint in clinical trials. READ MORE

  6. 24. An 18 year Follow-up of Allergy Development : Findings of Nasal Markers of Allergic Inflammation

    Author : Kristina Irander; Magnus P Borres; Pia Forsberg; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Background: In addition to the family history of allergy (FH), there is a need o find objective markers of allergy development as early in life as possible in order to focus preventive measurements on high risk infants. Rhinitis problems are common causes to morbidity in adults due to allergic as well as non-allergic mechanisms. READ MORE

  7. 25. Cervical cancer prevention Studies on possible improvements

    Author : Björn Strander; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia; cytology; colposcopy; HPV; cervical neoplasm; epidemiology; treatment; follow up;

    Abstract : Aims: The aim of this study is to target and assess possible improvements for women attending cervical cancer screening programs. Methods: In a randomized study the use of ThinPrep liquid based cytology (LBC) was tested against conventional cytology. READ MORE