Search for dissertations about: "Psychological metabolism"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 21 swedish dissertations containing the words Psychological metabolism.

2. 1. Down syndrome : Growth and endocrine impact

   Author : Åsa Myrelid; Jan Gustafsson; Göran Annerén; Ann-Christine Lindgren; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Down syndrome; growth; growth charts; body proportions; growth hormone; thyroid function; metabolism; body composition; cognition; motor development; Downs syndrom; tillväxt; tillväxtkurvor; kroppsproportioner; tillväxthormon; sköldkörtelfunktion; metabolism; kroppssammansättning; kognitiv förmåga; motorisk utveckling; Paediatric medicine; Pediatrisk medicin; pediatrik; Pediatrics;

   Abstract : Down syndrome (DS) is associated with psychomotor retardation, short stature and endocrine dysfunction. Statural growth is a well-known indicator of health. The growth in DS differs markedly from that of other children and there is a 20 cm reduction of final height as compared to target height. READ MORE

4. 2. Sleep and Sleep-disordered Breathing in Women : Associations with Daytime Symptoms and Metabolism

   Author : Jenny Theorell-Haglöw; Eva Lindberg; Christer Janson; Christian Berne; Torbjörn Åkerstedt; Uppsala universitet; []
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   Abstract : Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by snoring, apneas and excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS). Although commonly present in OSA, factors relating to daytime sleepiness are not fully elucidated. OSA is associated with obesity and with cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus and the metabolic syndrome. READ MORE

5. 3. Quality of life and psychological reactions in women on first line chemotherapy for metastatic breast cancer - Correlations to tumour response and predictive factors

   Author : Helene Svensson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : Breast cancer; Recurrence; Health-related quality of life; EORTC QLQ-C30; Metastatic breast cancer; Prognostic factors; Chemotherapy; Toxicity; SNP; Psychological reactions;

   Abstract : Background: Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is an important endpoint in clinical trials and as an aspect that must be considered in the treatment of patients with metastatic breast cancer. Treatment efficacy and toxicity are important factors for HRQoL, so it is imperative to study the effects of oncological treatment in terms of HRQoL. READ MORE

6. 4. Factors of impotance for women's health at midlife with special emphasis on effect by sex steroids

   Author : Cairu Li; Kardiovaskulär forskning - epidemiologi; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; andrologi; reproduktion; reproduction; sexuality; Obstetrik; gynekologi; sexualitet; andrology; gynaecology; Obstetrics; lipids; carbohydrate metabolism; norethisterone acetate; estradiol; HRT; symptomatology; Menopause; midlife women;

   Abstract : Menopause is not a disease, but may bring about a wide range of health complaints and increase some risks of illnesses. The aim of this study was to evaluate the general health status and influences of background factors on symptomatology among a cohort of Swedish women aged 50-64 years, with specific emphasis on the effects of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) by investigating a profile of HRT use, long-term effects of HRT by different tapes and routes of administration as well as clinical and metabolic changes by use of low dose HRT. READ MORE

7. 5. Effects of lifestyle intervention in overweight women with polycystic ovary syndrome : aspects on reproduction, metabolism, psychological well-being and sleep

   Author : Emma Öberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Lifestyle intervention is the first line treatment for many symptoms in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). However, the efficacy of this treatment in comparison to minimal intervention for improving aspects such menstrual function is still unclear. READ MORE