Search for dissertations about: "Intravenous Immunoglobulin"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 24 swedish dissertations containing the words Intravenous Immunoglobulin.

  2. 16. B cell depleting therapy in systemic lupus erythematosus

    Author : Thórunn Jónsdóttir; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Systemic Lupus Erythematosus; Lupus nephritis; B cells; rituximab;

    Abstract : Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease characterized by multiple organ involvement, production of a wide range of autoantibodies and local formation or tissue deposition of immune complexes in the affected organs. Lupus nephritis (LN) is a common and serious organ involvement in patients with SLE. READ MORE

  4. 17. Aspects of fatigue in post-polio

    Author : Gunilla Östlund; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : post-polio syndrome;

    Abstract : Fatigue is a subjectively experienced and complex phenomenon and one of the most common symptoms in the post-polio syndrome (PPS) occurring in up to 90% of the patients. Experiencing fatigue, negatively impacts work performance, family life, social relationships, and the quality of life (QOL). READ MORE

  5. 18. Recurrent spontaneous abortion : a clinical, immunological and genetic study

    Author : Barbara Jablonowska; Ole Christiansen B.; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Recurrent spontaneous abortion (RSA) is defined as the loss of three or more consecutive pregnancies before 20 completed gestational weeks. The condition affects 0.5-1% of all women. In the majority of women with RSA, the cause remains unexplained after genetic, endocrine, immunological and anatomical investigations of the couple. READ MORE

  6. 19. Post-polio syndrome : physiotherapeutic analysis and interventions

    Author : Katarina Skough; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Post-polio syndrome;

    Abstract : This thesis presents four studies focusing on outcomes of gait performance using gait analysis and/or the Six-minute-walk test (6MWT), in patients with post-polio syndrome (PPS). Further, resistance training in combination with Coenzyme Q10 (Q10) and intravenous immunoglobulin treatment (IvIg) in PPS patients was evaluated. READ MORE

  7. 20. Clinical and pathophysiological aspects of sepsis

    Author : Anna Linnér; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Severe sepsis and septic shock represent challenging problems for the health care system. Despite adequate antibiotics and modern intensive care, severe sepsis is associated with a substantial mortality rate of around 30%, which rises even higher if exacerbated by septic shock, and the incidence continues to increase. READ MORE