Search for dissertations about: "Long-term Outcome"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 1051 swedish dissertations containing the words Long-term Outcome.

  2. 21. Glioneuronal tumours in childhood : Clinical picture, long-term outcome and possible new treatments

    Author : Christoffer Ehrstedt; Gunnar Ahlsten; Bo Strömberg; Ann-Margret Rydell; Anja Smits; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Glioneuronal tumour; ganglioglioma; dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumour; childhood; cognition; psychosocial; HRQoL; outcome; mTOR pathway; somatostatin receptor; Pediatrik; Pediatrics;

    Abstract : Background: Glioneuronal tumours are a subgroup of low-grade tumours of the central nervous system (CNS), often causing epilepsy. Overall survival is excellent, but data regarding long-term seizure outcome and late effects are scarce. READ MORE

  4. 22. Long-term outcome after traumatic brain injury : studies of individuals from northern Sweden

    Author : Lars Jacobsson; Jörgen Borg; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Health Science; Hälsovetenskap;

    Abstract : As traumatic brain injury (TBI) is as one of the major causes of long-term disability, there is an increasing interest in the long-term outcome of TBI. The overall aim of this thesis was to increase our knowledge and understanding of the situation for individuals many years post injury, with regard to demographics, injury characteristics and primary outcome, long-term functioning and disability, health-related quality of life, life satisfaction, self-appraisal of the impact of the TBI and sense of coherence. READ MORE

  5. 23. Surgery for aortic stenosis : with special reference to myocardial metabolism, postoperative heart failure and long-term outcome

    Author : Farkas Vánky; Rolf Svedjeholm; Dan Lindblom; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; Aortic stenosis; Surgery; Postoperative heart failure; Long-term outcome; Metabolism; Medicine; Medicin;

    Abstract : Postoperative heart failure (PHF) remains a major determinant of the outcome after cardiac surgery. However, characteristics of and risk factors for PHF after valve surgery have received little attention. READ MORE

  6. 24. Short- and long-term outcomes after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage

    Author : Sandra Bjerkne Wenneberg; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage; delayed cerebral ischemia; biomarkers; inflammation; heart rate variability; long-term outcomes; mental fatigue;

    Abstract : Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) is a sudden and devastating event with significant morbidity and mortality. The development of delayed cerebral ischemia (DCI) is a major contributor to the observed high morbidity. Prompt detection of these injuries remains a considerable challenge. READ MORE

  7. 25. Long-term functional outcome after ischemic stroke : Prognostic value of early identification of neglect and aphasia

    Author : Joel Gerafi; Hans Samuelsson; Christian Blomstrand; Sakari Kallio; Palle Pedersen; Högskolan i Skövde; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Stroke; Aphasia; Neglect; Consciousness and Cognitive Neuroscience; Kognitiv neurovetenskap och filosofi;

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