Search for dissertations about: "Obesity Hypoventilation syndrome"
Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words Obesity Hypoventilation syndrome.
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1. Obesity, Sleep and Sleep-disordered Breathing
Abstract : Background: Sleep problems are associated with impaired quality of life and daytime sleepiness. Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS), are associated with metabolic changes and an increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. READ MORE
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2. Prader-Willi syndrome : diagnosis and effects of growth hormone treatment
Abstract : Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare neurogenetic disorder characterised by hypotonia (especially pronounced in the perinatal period) with "failure to thrive", hypogonadism, hypoventilation, dysmorphic features, final short stature and mental retardation. From the age of 2 years hyperphagia develops leading to obesity if the caloric intake is not limited. READ MORE
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3. Novel Biomarkes in Acute Respiratory Failure and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Abstract : Abstract Background: Dyspnea is a common manifestation of a range of conditions and diseases, sometimes with multiple contributing factors. A subgroup of these patients present with acute hypecapnic respiratory failure (AHRF) and are treated with non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV). READ MORE