Search for dissertations about: "Uwe Ewald"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 18 swedish dissertations containing the words Uwe Ewald.

  2. 6. Perinatal Energy Substrate Metabolism : Glucose Production and Lipolysis in Pregnant Women and Newborn Infants with Particular Reference to Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)

    Author : Barbro Diderholm; Jan Gustafsson; Uwe Ewald; Olle Söder; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Pediatrics; Lipolysis; Glucose; Newborn infant; Pregnant women; IUGR; Insulin; Stable isotopes; Pediatrik; Paediatric medicine; Pediatrisk medicin;

    Abstract : Glucose is the most important fetal nutrient and the production of this substrate increases in the pregnant woman. In the last trimester the increased insulin resistance directs energy substrates to the fetus. Fetal growth is sometimes disturbed, often without an obvious explanation. READ MORE

  4. 7. Knowledge Translation in Vietnam : Evaluating facilitation as a tool for improved neonatal health and survival

    Author : Leif Eriksson; Lars Wallin; Lars-Åke Persson; Uwe Ewald; Kate Gerrish; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Knowledge translation; Facilitation; Neonatal mortality; Primary health care; Vietnam; International Health; Internationell hälsa;

    Abstract : Neonatal mortality remains a problem worldwide, despite the existence of low-cost and evidence-based interventions. Unfortunately, the translation of these interventions into practice is deficient. READ MORE

  5. 8. Aspects of prevention and assessment of neonatal pain

    Author : Mats Eriksson; Uwe Ewald; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Improvements in neonatal care have led to improved mortality and morbidity rates. An increased number of infants that are born more prematurely are being treated for prolonged time periods in the neonatal care units. The care includes many procedures that might inflict pain on the newborn infants. READ MORE

  6. 9. Breastfeeding and Becoming a Mother : Influences and Experiences of Mothers of Preterm Infants

    Author : Renée Flacking; Uwe Ewald; Kerstin Hedberg Nyqvist; Staffan Janson; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Pediatrics; Breastfeeding; Becoming a mother; Preterm infants; Mothers; Register; Neonatal care; Neonatal unit; Socioeconomic status; Pediatrik;

    Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to expand the knowledge and understanding of the processes of breastfeeding and becoming a mother in mothers of preterm infants. For this purpose, in-depth interviews were conducted with 25 mothers, whose very preterm infants had received care in seven neonatal units (NU) in Sweden, 1-12 months after discharge (I-II). READ MORE

  7. 10. Respiratory tract infections in children with congenital heart disease

    Author : Elin Granbom; Estelle Naumburg; Uwe Ewald; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Respiratory tract infection; Respiratory syncytial virus; Congenital heart disease; CHD; RSV; Palivizumab; Prophylax; Pediatrics; pediatrik;

    Abstract : Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infection is common among young children. Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) is a risk factor of severe illness and hospitalization. READ MORE