Search for dissertations about: "anaemia"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 64 swedish dissertations containing the word anaemia.

  2. 16. Iron deficiency in female adolescent athletes - prevalence, mechanisms and diagnostics

    Author : Göran Sandström; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; iron deficiency; iron deficiency anaemia; female adolescents; physical activity; inflammation; Helicobacter pylori;

    Abstract : Background: Iron deficiency (ID) is a very common condition and the most common nutritional deficiency in the world. ID mostly affects females, both athletes and non-athletes. Several underlying mechanisms are identified such as insufficient dietary intake and losses by menses. READ MORE

  4. 17. Immunoglobulins in the adhesion of Plasmodium falciparum-infected erythrocytes in malaria

    Author : Carin Scholander; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Plasmodium falciparum; rosetting; cytoodhesion; immunoglobulins; serum proteins; fibrillar structures; malarial anaemia; placental malaria; PfEMP1;

    Abstract : Characterisation of the delicate cell-to-cell interactions involved in the binding of Plasmodium falciparum- infected erythrocytes to host cells is central for the understanding of the development of severe malaria. Infected erythrocytes adhere in the deep vasculature of several organs, sequestration, leading to cerebral malaria, pulmonary oedema or renal failure. READ MORE

  5. 18. Ribavirin : dose and concentration in treatment of chronic hepatitis C infected patients

    Author : Karin Lindahl; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Hepatits C; ribavirin; pharmacokinetics; renal function; plasma concentration; anaemia; population pharmacokinetic analysis; peginterferon; sustained viral response;

    Abstract : Chronic hepatitis C infection is a global health problem with 170 million patients infected. Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a leading cause of end stage liver disease. Current antiviral treatment options available are not optimal either regarding cure of disease or risk of side effects. READ MORE

  6. 19. Hepatitis C in chronic kidney disease and kidney transplantation : with special reference to epidemiology and treatment

    Author : Annette Bruchfeld; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Hepatitis C; kidney transplantation; patient and graft survival; renal replacement therapy; dialysis; renal insufficiency; interferon-alpha; ribavirin; plasma concentration; anaemia; population pharmacokinetics; renal function.;

    Abstract : Hepatitis C (HCV) is a clinical problem in infected kidney transplant patients but is also a cause of renal disease and vasculitis. Standard therapy for HCV is a combination of interferon and ribavirin. READ MORE

  7. 20. Quality Aspects of Maternal Health Care in Tanzania

    Author : David Paradiso Urassa; Gunilla Lindmark; Lennarth Nyström; Anders Carlstedt; Jos van Roosmalen; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Obstetrics and gynaecology; quality assessment; essential obstetric; antenatal care; evaluations; Obstetrik och kvinnosjukdomar; Obstetrics and women s diseases; Obstetrik och kvinnosjukdomar;

    Abstract : This thesis assesses some indicators of quality for maternity care in Tanzania, using antenatal management of anaemia and hypertension and emergency obstetric care as focal points. The care of pregnant women consecutively enrolled in antenatal care (n=379) was observed and compared with quality standard criteria. READ MORE