Search for dissertations about: "Postnatal growth"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 137 swedish dissertations containing the words Postnatal growth.

2. 1. Early growth, retinopathy of prematurity and insulin-like growth factors in preterm infants

   Author : Eva Engström; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : Preterm; ROP; nutrition; growth; growth restriction; IGF-I; IGF-II; IGFBP-3;

   Abstract : Aims:Paper I: To perform measurements of the lower leg length (LLL) in preterm infants, compare and evaluate handling error and precision of two instruments, and estimate the time required to show growth.Paper II-IV: To investigate whether low postnatal levels of serum IGF-I are associated with abnormal retinal vessel development. READ MORE

4. 2. Pre-, peri- and postnatal influences on ophthalmologic outcome - a study on children born after intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) and children born preterm

   Author : Margareta Hök Wikstrand; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : visual function; intracytoplasmic sperm injection; preterm birth; growth; insulin-like growth factor 1; postnatal development; ocular fundus morphology;

   Abstract : The aims of the present study were to investigate the effects of prenatal factors in children born after intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) and peri- and postnatal factors in children born preterm on visual function and ocular fundus morphology at school age. In the children born preterm the ophthalmologic outcomes, including optic nerve morphology were analysed in relation to gestational age (GA), birth weight (BW) standard deviation score (SDS), serum levels of insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I), weight at week 32 (SDS), and weight, length and head circumference (SDS) at school age. READ MORE

5. 3. The impact of nutrition on growth, biomarkers, and health outcomes in preterm infants

   Author : Cornelia Späth; Magnus Domellöf; Elisabeth Stoltz Sjöström; Deborah O’Connor; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Preterm infant; parenteral nutrition; energy intake; nutrient intakes; postnatal growth; electrolyte imbalances; sodium supply; hypernatremia; intraventricular hemorrhage; pediatrik; Pediatrics; Nutrition; näringslära;

   Abstract : Introduction: Nutrients play a crucial role for growth and brain development after preterm birth. Meeting the nutritional needs of preterm infants is challenging. Particularly, the most immature infants have a high risk of malnutrition and poor growth during hospital care. READ MORE

6. 4. Growth factors in spermatogenesis

   Author : Aida Wahlgren; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Testis; seminiferous tubules; proliferation; growth factors; sex steroids;

   Abstract : The aim of this study was to increase the knowledge of die effects of locally produced growth factors and hormones on germ cell proliferation in rat testis in vitro. Since impaired sperm production and function accounts for half the cases of infertility, it is important to understand the physiological actions in germ cell development. READ MORE

7. 5. Born Small for Gestational Age : Beyond Size at Birth

   Author : Linda Lindström; Anna-Karin Wikström; Eva Bergman; Maria Lundgren; Kjell Å Salvesen; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Small for Gestational Age; SGA; Epidemiology; Pregnancy; Postnatal growth; Intrauterine growth restriction; Chronic hypertension; School performance; Obstetrik och gynekologi; Obstetrics and Gynaecology;

   Abstract : Children born small for gestational age (SGA) run increased risk of perinatal morbidity and mortality, but also of long-term health impairment. Risks on long term may vary depending on postnatal growth patterns. READ MORE