Search for dissertations about: "birth asphyxia"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 27 swedish dissertations containing the words birth asphyxia.

  2. 21. Early life risk factors for schizophrenia - studies of foetal and perinatal complications

    Author : Christina Dalman; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; schizophrenia; mental disorders; obstetric complications; jaundice; epidemiology;

    Abstract : Background: Despite intensive research for decades the causes of schizophrenia are largely unknown. A major lead in scientific work is the neurodevelopmental hypothesis i.e. a vulnerability for the illness is believed to be caused by developmental defects of the CNS during foetal life or childhood. READ MORE

  4. 22. Cerebral palsy in Mulago hospital, Uganda : comorbidity, diagnosis and cultural adaptation of an assessment tool

    Author : Angelina Kakooza-Mwesige; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Cerebral palsy;

    Abstract : Background and aim: Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common form of chronic motor disability that begins in early childhood and persists throughout life. The clinical features, including motor function, comorbidities and nutritional status, have not been investigated in Uganda. READ MORE

  5. 23. Applications of Signal Processing to Microphone Node Calibration and Medical Signal Classification

    Author : Zhayida Simayijiang; Mathematical Imaging Group; []
    Keywords : ToA; TDoA; Sensor Network Localization; EEG; CTG; machine learning.;

    Abstract : Localization is an important enabling technology for many applications, such as wireless sensor networks, emergency rescue services, civil defense and transportation. Suppose that a room is equipped with several microphones (or sensors), and one person is making a sound while moving around in the room. READ MORE

  6. 24. Complicated vacuum extraction : focus on traction force

    Author : Kristina Pettersson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Introduction: Vacuum extraction is a common operative vaginal delivery in the final stage of labor, and generally considered a safe alternative to emergency cesarean section. However, there is insufficient evidence regarding the causes of the rare but severe perinatal complications that may occur, such as intracranial or subgaleal hemorrhage, and possibly also asphyxia related encephalopathy. READ MORE

  7. 25. Genetic and epidemiological studies of dystocia : difficult labour

    Author : Michael Algovik; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Dystocia; epidemiology; genetics; labour; obstetric complications; parturition; susceptibility; uterus;

    Abstract : Objective: To explore the epidemiological characteristics, the influence on reproductive health and the genetic basis of dystocia prolonged and difficult labour. Material and methods: The thesis has a retrospective design and is mainly based on a material from an entire cohort of women, extracted from the Swedish Medical Birth Register, who had their first delivery during the years 1973 to 1997. READ MORE