Search for dissertations about: "RAND-36"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 swedish dissertations containing the word RAND-36.

  2. 1. Health Related Quality of Life in patients with screening detected Sub-Aneurysmal aorta and Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

    Author : Linda Lyttkens; Eva Jangland; Anders Wanhainen; Sverker Svensjö; Monica Pettersson; Christine Kumlien; Tomas Lorant; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Abdominal aortic aneurysm; screening; health related quality of life; quality of life; meta-analysis; patients experience; systematic review; RAND-36; Surgery; Kirurgi;

    Abstract : Objective Paper I: Most screening and opportunistically detected abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) are small and kept under surveillance for several years before preventive surgery. Living with the diagnosis of an AAA may have an influence on the patient’s life. READ MORE

  4. 2. Complications in bariatric surgery with focus on gastric bypass

    Author : Bjarni Vidarsson; Magnus Sundbom; David Edholm; Jacob Freedman; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Barbed suture; Operative time; Complications; LRYGB; Gastric bypass; RYGB; Leaks; Reoperation; Enteroenteral anastomosis; Small bowel; Reintervention; Healthcare consumption; Roux-en-Y gastric bypass; RAND-36; Quality of life; Surgery; Kirurgi;

    Abstract : Obesity is rising in pandemic proportions. At present, one third of the world’s population has become overweight or obese, and estimates predict 60% in 2030. Thus, the problem is gigantic. Obesity is associated with numerous diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea and cancer. READ MORE

  5. 3. Hereditary Angioedema in Sweden : a National Project

    Author : Patrik Nordenfelt; Jan Fredrik Björkander; Carl-Fredrik Wahlgren; Mats Nilsson; Hilary J. Longhurst; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Background: Hereditary angioedema (HAE) due to C1-inhibitor deficiency, type I and II, is a rare disease with an estimated prevalence of 1/50,000. Angioedema in the larynx can be life threatening and angioedema in the abdomen and skin can give severe and disabling pain. Data on patients with HAE in Sweden were scarce before our study. READ MORE

  6. 4. Nutrition in advanced cancer care : a clinical perspective

    Author : Charlotte Goodrose-Flores; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Adequate nutrition is an essential part in all stages of cancer care. By optimizing the nutrition care the benefits include increased tolerance to treatment as well as decreased mortality. READ MORE

  7. 5. Long-term follow-up after surgery for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension

    Author : Janica Kallonen; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Pulmonary endarterectomy (PEA) is the treatment recommended for all operable patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). The aim of this thesis was to evaluate long-term survival, quality of life (QoL) and functional status in patients with CTEPH who have undergone PEA. READ MORE