Search for dissertations about: "animal hospitals"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words animal hospitals.

  2. 1. On neonatal asphyxia : clinical and animal studies including development of a simple, safe method for therapeutic hypothermia with global applicability

    Author : Linus Olson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Recent randomized clinical trials show that hypothermia can decrease brain dysfunction in newborn infants at risk for hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy. One goal of the present study was to develop an alternative to current relatively complex and expensive cooling methods dependent on electricity and continuous water supply. READ MORE

  4. 2. Detection and identification of Pneumocystis carinii-DNA : emphasis on laboratory diagnosis and occurrence in air

    Author : Mats Olsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Pneumocystis carinii; PCP; PCR; diagnosis; genotyping; air filtration.;

    Abstract : Pneumocystis carinii is a fungal opportunistic pathogen, which causes serious pneumonia (P. carinii pneumonia - PCP) in patients with AIDS, leukaemia, and other immunodeficient conditions. The laboratory diagnosis is dependant on microscopic demonstration of the organism. READ MORE

  5. 3. The epidemiology of stifle joint disease in dogs with a focus on cranial cruciate ligament disease

    Author : Karolina Engdahl; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Stifle joint disease (SJD) is common in dogs and comprises many diagnoses, of which cruciate ligament disease (CLD) is often reported as the most prevalent. Several treatment options are available for CLD, but there is no consensus on which treatment yields the best results. READ MORE

  6. 4. Angiotensin II receptor blockers and acute pancreatitis

    Author : Tomas Sjöberg Bexelius; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : BACKGROUND: Acute pancreatitis is a disease with potentially lethal consequences. The hormone angiotensin II inhibits the protective mucosa alkaline secretion in the duodenum via the angiotensin II type 1 receptor. A local pancreatic renin-angiotensin system affects enzyme secretion and inflammatory response in the pancreas. READ MORE

  7. 5. Are we using antibiotics responsibly? Assessing antibiotic use in rural Shandong province, China

    Author : Oliver James Dyar; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Community;

    Abstract : Background: Tackling the misuse and overuse of antibiotics is critical both for global sustainable development and for reducing social inequalities in the world. The World Health Organisation Global Action Plan on antimicrobial resistance calls on all Member States to develop multi-sectoral National Action Plans and to “monitor and promote optimization of antimicrobial use at national and local levels”. READ MORE