Search for dissertations about: "acute wounds"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 17 swedish dissertations containing the words acute wounds.

2. 1. Surgical Site Infections in Dermatologic Surgery- Clinical, diagnostic, and pathogenic aspects

   Author : Karim Saleh; Lund Dermatologi och venereologi; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Surgical site infections SSIs ; dermatologic surgery; full-thickness skin grafting; acute wounds; wound healing; microbiome; diagnostics; prevention; pathogenesis;

   Abstract : Surgical site infections (SSIs) in dermatologic surge- ry contribute to unwanted healthcare costs and are complications that cause su ering in patients. The aim of this thesis was to explore clinical, diagnos- tic, and pathogenic aspects of SSIs in dermatologic surgery.In study I, we examined bacterial dynamics during normal wound healing and SSIs. READ MORE

4. 2. Plasminogen : a novel inflammatory regulator that promotes wound healing

   Author : Yue Shen; Tor Ny; Gunilla Høyer-Hansen; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Plasminogen; inflammation; wound healing; diabetic wounds; tympanic membrane perforations; medicinsk biokemi; Medical Biochemistry;

   Abstract : The plasminogen activator (PA) system has been shown to be intimately involved in wound healing. However, the role of this system in the initiation and resolution of inflammation during healing process remained to be determined. READ MORE

5. 3. Falls in older people in geriatric care settings : predisposing and precipitating factors

   Author : Kristina Kallin; Leif Svanström; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : accidental falls; risk factors; older people; residential facilities; geriatric care; cognition; drug therapy; wounds and injuries; geriatric psychiatry; meteorological factors; geriatrik; Geriatrics;

   Abstract : Falls and their consequences are a major health problem in the older population, increasing their immobility, morbidity and mortality. This thesis focuses on older people living in geriatric care settings, frail older people who are most prone to suffer falls. READ MORE

6. 4. Long-term outcome after burn : Pruritus, pain, personality and perceived health

   Author : Emelie Gauffin; Caisa Öster; Lisa Ekselius; Jyrki Vuola; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : Burns; Pruritus; Pain; Personality; Quality of Life; Health Status; Wounds and injuries; Patient Reported Outcome Measures; Rehabilitation; Psychiatry; Psykiatri; Kirurgi; Surgery;

   Abstract : This thesis investigated the role of burn-specific and individual-related factors for long-term outcome after burn with emphasis on pruritus, pain, personality and perceived health.Consecutive adult patients, admitted to the Uppsala University Burn Center between 2000 and 2009, were included. READ MORE

7. 5. The roles of microRNAs in skin wound healing

   Author : Xi Li; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Skin is an essential biological barrier of the human body, and wound healing is the fundamental physiological process to keep its integrity. Chronic non-healing wounds are growing socioeconomic and health concerns, which longs for more understanding of their pathophysiology to discover effective treatments. READ MORE