Search for dissertations about: "Pediatrics"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 338 swedish dissertations containing the word Pediatrics.

2. 21. Gestational Islet Autoimmunity, Infections, and Type 1 Diabetes

   Author : Maria Elfving; Lund Pediatrik; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Gestation; Enterovirus infection; Pediatri; Pediatrics; Children; Type 1 diabetes; Islet autoantibodies;

   Abstract : The intention of this thesis was to investigate autoimmune markers for type 1 diabetes, together with signs of enterovirus infections during the pre- and perinatal period of life, and their possible association with the development of diabetes during childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood. We found that: 1. READ MORE

4. 22. Breastfeeding in mothers of preterm infants : Prevalence and effects of support

   Author : Jenny Ericson; Renée Flacking; Mats Eriksson; Lena Hellström-Westas; Helena Wigert; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Breastfeeding; preterm infant; mother; support; prevalence; Pediatrik; Pediatrics;

   Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to describe the prevalence of breastfeeding in preterm infants and to evaluate the effectiveness and mother’s experiences of proactive person-centred telephone support after discharge. Furthermore, to describe the duration of breastfeeding and risks of ceasing breastfeeding up to 12 months. READ MORE

5. 23. CD64 (FcγRI) Expression on Neutrophil Granulocytes : A Diagnostic Marker of Acute Bacterial Infections

   Author : Gustav Fjaertoft; Tony Foucard; Per Venge; Stelllan Håkansson; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Pediatrics; CD64; FcγRI; Neutrophil; Infection; Newborn; Neonate; Pediatrik; Paediatric medicine; Pediatrisk medicin;

   Abstract : Background. Newborn infants, especially preterm infants, have an increased susceptibility to serious and overwhelming bacterial as well as fungal infections. Symptoms of septicaemia in especially the very preterm neonates are vague and unspecific. READ MORE

6. 24. Late Effects After Autologous Bone Marrow Transplantation in Childhood

   Author : Per Frisk; Gudmar Lönnerholm; Jan Gustafsson; Göran Elinder; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Pediatrics; bone marrow transplantation; children; follow-up; cataracts; final height; pubertal development; hepatic function; renal function; pulmonary function; Pediatrik; Paediatric medicine; Pediatrisk medicin;

   Abstract : Fifty children with hematologic malignancies have been treated with autologous BMT in Uppsala. The aim was to describe late effects in this group with special reference to cataracts, reduced final height, and to hepatic, renal, and pulmonary late effects. READ MORE

7. 25. Self-efficacy in breastfeeding mothers of term and preterm born infants

   Author : Emma Gerhardsson; Eva-Lotta Funkquist; Mats Eriksson; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; adaptation; Baby-Friendly; breastfeeding; mother; preterm infant; self-efficacy; support; training; Pediatrik; Pediatrics;

   Abstract : Breast milk is beneficial for all infants, but especially for infants born preterm and optimizing breastfeeding can enhance health outcomes. Despite this, breastfeeding duration has declined in more than twenty years in Sweden and even more among preterm infants. READ MORE