Search for dissertations about: "Mortality"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 2865 swedish dissertations containing the word Mortality.

  2. 16. Neonatal Mortality in Vietnam : Challenges and Effects of a Community-Based Participatory Intervention

    Author : Nguyen Thu Nga; Lars-Åke Persson; Uwe Ewald; Annika Johansson; David Osrin; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Facilitation; Local stakeholder group; Maternal-and-Newborn Health Group; Neonatal mortality; Primary health care; Vietnam; International Health; Internationell hälsa;

    Abstract : Globally neonatal mortality accounts for 40% of under-five deaths. Participatory interventions where the local problems are addressed have been successful in some settings. READ MORE

  4. 17. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: exacerbations and mortality : Prognostic value of biomarkers and comorbidities

    Author : Jens Ellingsen; Andrei Malinovschi; Christer Janson; Arnulf Langhammer; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; COPD; exacerbations; mortality; biomarkers; comorbidity; Lungmedicin; Lung Medicine;

    Abstract : Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. COPD is associated with systemic inflammation, and comorbidities are common. A characteristic feature is acute exacerbations (AECOPDs), i.e. READ MORE

  5. 18. Inequalities in life and death : Income and mortality in an ageing population

    Author : Johan Rehnberg; Johan Fritzell; Stefan Fors; Ylva B. Almquist; Martijn Huisman; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; income; health; mortality; ageing; inequality; age-as-leveler; cumulative disadvantage; folkhälsovetenskap; Public Health Sciences;

    Abstract : Income serves as an indicator of success relative to others, and provides individuals with resources that strengthen their capability to face challenges and benefit from opportunities. Out of all social determinants of health, income is one of the strongest predictors of health outcomes. READ MORE

  6. 19. Autonomous cortisol secretion – Mortality, morbidity and diagnostics

    Author : Albin Kjellbom; Lund Medicin; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; adrenal incidentaloma AI ; Adrenal adenoma; Cortisol; autonomous cortisol secretion ACS ; Mortality;

    Abstract : ContextUp to half of patients with adrenal adenomas found as incidentalomas show biochemical signs of subtle cortisol hypersecretion without having clinical signs or symptoms of Cushing’s syndrome. A condition called autonomous cortisol secretion (ACS). Previous studies have indicated that ACS might be associated with increased mortality. READ MORE

  7. 20. On morbidity and mortality in novovirus infection

    Author : Lars Gustavsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; norovirus; mortality; lactate; viral shedding; CCL5; rectal swab;

    Abstract : Norovirus causes epidemic gastroenteritis. The extent of excess mortality related to norovirus infections is not established and factors that influence the duration of viral shedding have not been determined. READ MORE