Search for dissertations about: "children rare diseases"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 32 swedish dissertations containing the words children rare diseases.
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1. Children with visual disorders : cognitive development, developmental disorders and consequences for treatment and counselling
Abstract : The causes of visual impairment and blindness has changed over the years, in Sweden and in other industrialised countries, giving rise to a new population of visually impaired children. Damages to the posterior visual pathway and the brain are now common causes of visual impairment. READ MORE
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2. Studies of genetic mosaicism in rare diseases
Abstract : Mosaicism in human genetics refers to an individual harboring two or more genetic compositions, all derived from the same fertilized egg. Common signs of genetic mosaicism are asymmetric growth, skin aberrations or vascular malformations. READ MORE
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3. Mothers and fathers of children with developmental disabilities: Co-parenting, well-being and empowerment
Abstract : Parents of children with developmental disabilities (DD) generally experience more stress and poorer well-being than other parents. However, there is considerable individual variation in parental adaptation. The general aim of this thesis was to further the understanding of the adaptation of Swedish parents of children with DD. READ MORE
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4. Vaccine-induced aluminium allergy and long-lasting subcutaneous itching nodules
Abstract : Background: Aluminium contact dermatitis is rare even though aluminium is frequently used in antiperspirants and sunscreens. Sensitisation to aluminium is mostly a side effect of aluminium-adsorbed vaccines. These can also induce long-lasting intensely itching subcutaneous nodules (granulomas) at the injection site. READ MORE
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5. Genomic screening and causes of rare disorders
Abstract : Congenital disorders affect approximately 3-4% of all children and often cause chronic disabilities with significant impact on the lives of affected individuals and their families as well as on the health-care system. These disorders constitute a large and heterogeneous group of disorders with most of them being rare (prevalence ... READ MORE