Search for dissertations about: "Preventive medicine"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 287 swedish dissertations containing the words Preventive medicine.

  2. 1. Use of secondary preventive drugs after stroke

    Author : Maria Sjölander; Eva-Lotta Glader; Rune Dahlqvist; Marie Eriksson; Björn Wettermark; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; stroke; secondary prevention; drug use; equality; medication adherence; medication beliefs; medicin; Medicine; klinisk farmakologi; Clinical Pharmacology; samhällsfarmaci; Social Pharmacy;

    Abstract : Background Stroke is a serious condition that can have significant impact on an individual’s health and is a significant burden on public health and public finances. Secondary preventive drug treatment after stroke is important for decreasing the risk of recurrent strokes. READ MORE

  4. 2. On norovirus outbreaks and transmission in hospitals

    Author : Carl-Johan Fraenkel; Infektionsmedicin; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; norovirus; outbreaks; transmission; surveillance; prevention;

    Abstract : Abstract Noroviruses are now the leading cause of gastroenteritis worldwide. Noroviruses are effectively transmitted due to a low infectious dose, viral shedding in high concentrations, environmental stability, and they induce only a limited immunity after infection. Especially, the norovirus variants of genotype II.4 (GII. READ MORE

  5. 3. Bacterial meningitis in children : clinical aspects and preventive effects of vaccinations

    Author : Urban Johansson Kostenniemi; Sven-Arne Silfverdal; Christer Mehle; Hans Fredlund; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Bacterial meningitis; children; vaccination; clinical presentation; decision support techniques; disease management; risk assessment; disabilities; neurodevelopmental disorders; psychiatric disease; pediatrik; Pediatrics; Infectious Diseases; infektionssjukdomar;

    Abstract : Bacterial meningitis, one of the most severe infections a child can contract, can be caused by several different strains of bacteria. Most commonly, Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), Streptococcus pneumoniae and Neisseria meningitidis. READ MORE

  6. 4. Signaling to the immature brain - Choroid plexus, insulin-like growth factor 1 and extracellular vesicles

    Author : Niklas Ortenlöf; Lund Pediatrik; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; IGF-1; Choroid plexus; Immature brain; Extracellular vesicle; CSF; Preterm infants;

    Abstract : Extremely preterm infants (i.e., born below 28 gestational weeks), are at high risk of developing brain morbidities including intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) and neurodevelopmental impairment. Despite over 50 years of research, there is currently no effective therapy available for preventing IVH. READ MORE

  7. 5. Clostridioides difficile infections: Preventive strategies

    Author : Jon Edman-Wallér; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Clostridioides difficile; Transmission; Antibiotic stewardship; Outbreak surveillance; Mathematical modelling; Infection Prevention and Control;

    Abstract : Clostridioides difficile infections primarily affect elderly, hospitalised patients treated with antibiotics and are among the most common healthcare-related infections. This thesis aimed to improve the understanding of the best prevention strategies for this disease, particularly in a Swedish setting. READ MORE