Search for dissertations about: "Ultrasound obesity"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 28 swedish dissertations containing the words Ultrasound obesity.

  2. 1. Cardiovascular and metabolic control in obese children and adolescents

    Author : Frida Dangardt; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : obesity; children; atherosclerosis; omega-3 fatty acids; ultrasound; insulin;

    Abstract : Childhood obesity is an emerging risk factor for disease and mortality worldwide. The cardiovascular consequences and prevention thereof need to be further investigated. Exercise and weight loss are well examined and effective in the prevention of cardiovascular risk, but warrant well motivated patients with strong social support. READ MORE

  4. 2. Adiponectin, the metabolic syndrome and atherosclerosis. Observation and intervention studies

    Author : Carl Johan Behre; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : Adiponectin; inflammation; obesity; weight loss; insulin resistance; the metabolic syndrome; diabetes mellitus type 2; atherosclerosis; ultrasound;

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  5. 3. Ultrasound features of human carotid plaques

    Author : Gerd Östling; Malmö Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; atherosclerosis; carotid plaques; echogenicity; diabetes; obesity; beta-blocker; grey scale median;

    Abstract : Atherosclerotic plaques in the carotid arteries are common in a middle-aged population. When a carotid plaque ruptures it may result in a cerebrovascular event. However, only a minor part of carotid plaques will eventually rupture. Finding those plaques is essential to decide the most appropriate treatment strategy. READ MORE

  6. 4. Ultrasound based shear wave elastography of the liver : a non-invasive method for evaluation of liver disease

    Author : Marie Byenfeldt; Anders Elvin; Per Fransson; Odd Helge Gilja; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Anthropometric measurement; diagnostic imaging; elasticity imaging technique; blood supply; BMI; body position; fatty liver; liver disease; hepatic steatosis; liver fibrosis; liver stiffness; obesity; postural change; pressure; probe; sex characteristic; shear wave elastography; skin-to-liver capsule distance; transducer and ultrasonography; Radiography; radiografi;

    Abstract : Background: Detecting liver disease at an early stage is important, given that early intervention decreases the risk of developing cirrhosis and subsequently hepatocellular cancer (HCC). The non-invasive ultrasound-based shear wave elastography (SWE) has been used clinically for a decade to assess liver stiffness. READ MORE

  7. 5. Obesity in obstetric care : Consequences and risk prediction

    Author : Heiðrún Pétursdóttir Maack; Inger Sundström Poromaa; Þóra Steingrímsdóttir; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Obstetrik och gynekologi; Obstetrics and Gynaecology;

    Abstract : The incidence of obesity is increasing at an alarming rate worldwide and the epidemic has reached the pregnant population of developed countries. Obesity is associated with several obstetric complications for both the mother, the fetus and the new-born. Today, obesity risk assessment is based on body mass index (BMI). READ MORE