Search for dissertations about: "Sunnybrook"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the word Sunnybrook.

  2. 1. Medical Treatment and Grading of Bell's Palsy

    Author : Thomas Berg; Mats Holmström; Lars Jonsson; Mats Engström; Dan Bagger-Sjöbäck; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Bell s palsy; facial grading; prednisolone; valaciclovir; Sunnybrook; House-Brackmann; Yanagihara; last observation carried forward; complete-case analysis; Otorhinolaryngology; Otorhinolaryngologi; Oto-Rhino-Laryngology; oto-rhino-laryngologi;

    Abstract : The main aim of this thesis was to evaluate the effect of prednisolone and valaciclovir in a large number of Bell's palsy patients. The incidence and intensity of pain around the ear, in the face or in the neck during the first two months of palsy, and its prognostic value, was also assessed. READ MORE

  4. 2. Bell's Palsy - Medical Treatment and Influence of Prognostic Factors

    Author : Sara Axelsson; Lund näs- och halssjukdomar Öron-; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Bell’s palsy; Treatment; Recovery; Prognostic factors; Prednisolone; Valaciclovir; Facial grading; Sunnybrook;

    Abstract : Bell’s palsy is an acute onset of peripheral facial nerve dysfunction. Despite extensive research the aetiology is unclear. The most prevailing theory is that reactivation of viruses such as Herpes simplex type-1 or Varicella zoster may cause Bell’s palsy. READ MORE

  5. 3. Bell's palsy : study design, prognosis and quality-of-life

    Author : Elin Marsk; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Bell’s palsy is an acute peripheral facial nerve dysfunction with unknown etiology, causing weakness or paralysis of the mimic muscles of the face. The disease can cause disfigurement of the face, impair the ability to eat, drink and speak, and seriously affect the patient’s quality of life. READ MORE

  6. 4. Emergency department crowding and hospital patient flow : influential factors and evidence-Informed solutions

    Author : Ivy S Cheng; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Internationally, one of the biggest challenges in emergency departments is crowding – when demand for emergency care exceeds its capacity in resources and timeliness. Crowding is associated with increased morbidity, mortality, cost and decreased patient and health-care worker satisfaction. READ MORE

  7. 5. Sequelae after Facial Palsy : Clinical, Anatomical and Electrophysiological Studies

    Author : David Jensson; Andres Rodriguez-Lorenzo; Lars Jonsson; Göran Laurell; Sinikka Suominen; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Facial palsy; Marginal mandibular paralysis; Smile reconstruction; Synkinesis; Surgery; Kirurgi;

    Abstract : Background: Sequelae after peripheral facial palsy, which among others include synkinesis, non-functional smile and/or lower lip asymmetry, may be devastating for the patient. Bell’s palsy is the most common form of peripheral facial palsy. READ MORE