Search for dissertations about: "Pediatric research"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 94 swedish dissertations containing the words Pediatric research.

  2. 1. Norovirus and rotavirus susceptibility : studies from a Nicaraguan birth cohort

    Author : Yaoska Reyes; Johan Nordgren; Lennart Svensson; Miren Iturriza-Gómara; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Norovirus; Rotavirus; Birth cohort; Gastroenteritis; Incidence; Children; Secretor; Immune response.;

    Abstract : Norovirus and rotavirus are major causes of pediatric acute gastroenteritis (AGE). It is estimated that norovirus is responsible for ~20% of all diarrheal diseases in children worldwide and causes approximately 200,000 deaths each year, mostly in young children and the elderly. READ MORE

  4. 2. Pediatric ischemic stroke : Epidemiological aspects of validity, risk factors, and outcomes

    Author : Anna Walås; Heléne Sundelin; Peter Bang; Jenny Bolk; Mikael Norman; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Pediatric ischemic stroke is divided into perinatal stroke, 20 weeks gestation until the 28th day of life, and childhood stroke, the 29th day of life until 18 years of age. Perinatal and childhood stroke differ in risk factors and outcomes but both cause increased mortality and morbidity in the pediatric population. READ MORE

  5. 3. Genetic Characterization of Pediatric T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

    Author : Kristina Karrman; Avdelningen för klinisk genetik; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; leukmia; genetic characterization; pediatric;

    Abstract : The aim of my thesis has been to characterize genetically pediatric T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL). Articles I and II focus on molecular characterization of translocations involving T-cell receptor (TCR) loci. READ MORE

  6. 4. Early Detection and Treatment for Children : Experiences and outcome of implementation at a pediatric hospital

    Author : Ann-Charlotte Almblad; Mats Målqvist; Gunn Engvall; Inger Hallström; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; PEWS; Pediatric; Clinical deterioration; inter-professionell; teamwork; ACT; PARiHS; Medicinsk vetenskap; Medical Science;

    Abstract : Early recognition of severely ill children is necessary to prevent serious adverse events and unexpected death. To promote patient safety the Early Detection and Treatment Program for Children (EDT-C) was developed at a University Children’s Hospital in Sweden. READ MORE

  7. 5. Pediatric spinal cord injury

    Author : Marika Augutis; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Pediatric; Spinal Cord Injury; Epidemiology; Adolescence; Psychosocial; Rehabilitation.;

    Abstract : Sustaining a Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) alters every aspect of a person s life significantly and irreversibly. Since SCI of traumatic etiology predominately occurs in young adult males, most research has focused on this group. Other demographic groups, such as children and women, have received much less attention. READ MORE