Search for dissertations about: "Premature"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 421 swedish dissertations containing the word Premature.

2. 11. Insights on weight maintenance and impacts of obesity for two rural populations in the United States and Sweden

   Author : Melissa Brower Scribani; Margareta Norberg; Lars Weinehall; Paul Jenkins; Julie Sorensen; Kirsten Mehlig; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Obesity; Obesity trends; Premature mortality; Obesity prevention; Weight maintenance; Primary weight maintenance; Rural; United States; Sweden; Public health; Public health; folkhälsa;

   Abstract : Background: Obesity is a serious public health concern worldwide, and nearly 40% of all adults in the United States and 21% in Sweden are now living with obesity. Efforts focusing mainly on weight loss have fallen short in reducing obesity prevalence. READ MORE

4. 12. Influence of inflammation and of stage of lung development on the development of neonatal lung injury

   Author : Erica Bäckström; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : premature birth; BPD; inflammation; IL-1β; lung development; gastric aspirates;

   Abstract : Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a major cause of mortality and long-term morbidity in prematurely born infants. Pulmonary inflammation, and abnormal alveolar and vascular development of the lung are histological characteristics of BPD. Interleukin (IL)-1β is a central cytokine in inflammation. READ MORE

5. 13. The role of psychiatric diagnoses among youth offenders : An investigation of crime and later adverse outcomes

   Author : Rebecca Siponen; Catherine Tuvblad; Henrik Larsson; Brittany Evans; Katarina Howner; Örebro universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Crime; Psychiatric Diagnoses; Comorbidities; Youth Offenders; Violent Victimization; Family History; Reoffending; Unintentional Injuries; Premature Death;

   Abstract : There is a strong tradition in criminological research to uncover risk factors for crime in youth and, more recently, to examine risk factors for subsequent adverse outcomes among youth offenders. This knowledge serves not only for crime prevention but also to mitigate future harm resulting from youth crime. READ MORE

6. 14. Epidemiological and Clinical Aspects of Hormonal Contraception and Menopausal Hormone Therapy in Women

   Author : Micaela Sundell; Jan Brynhildsen; Anna-Clara Spetz Holm; Mats Fredrikson; Mikael Hoffmann; Ian Milsom; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Hormonal contraceptives; Obesity; Menopausal hormone therapy; Hormone replacement therapy; Pulmonary embolism; Premature menopause; Pharmacoepidemiology;

   Abstract : Background: The main indications for therapy with female sex hormones are contraception and menopausal hormone therapy (MHT). The aim of this thesis was to investigate the use of hormonal contraception and MHT in different populations of women in Sweden, 2000–2021. The use of contraception in women with obesity was studied. READ MORE

7. 15. Singing, sharing, soothing : Family-centred music therapy during painful procedures in neonatal care

   Author : Alexandra Ullsten; Ulrik Volgsten; Maria Klässbo; Mats Eriksson; Jane Edwards; Örebro universitet; []
   Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; music therapy; pain management; premature infants; family-centred; infant-directed singing; venepuncture; parents; dynamic forms of vitality;

   Abstract : To sing is to communicate. The soothing, comforting and emotional regulating properties of a lullaby are well-known cross-culturally and historically. This doctoral thesis addresses neonatal pain management from a novel and groundbreaking perspective, studying the efficacy of live music therapy on infants’ pain responses during venepuncture. READ MORE