Search for dissertations about: "drugs for children"

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  2. 1. Effects of Vagus Nerve Stimulation and Ketogenic Diet on Quality of Life and Changes in EEG and Sleep

    Author : Tove Hallböök; Lund Pediatrik; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; vagus nerve stimulation; neuropsykologi; Neurologi; neurophysiology; neuropsychology; Neurology; Medicin människa och djur ; Medicine human and vertebrates ; behaviour; attention; ketogenic diet; delta power; slow wave sleep; REM; mood; sleep; quality of life; EEG; seizure frequency; spike detection; children; neurofysiologi; Pediatri; epilepsy; Pediatrics;

    Abstract : When anti-epileptic drugs fail, and epilepsy surgery is found unfeasible or ineffective, there remains a group of at least 25% of children with epilepsy in whom seizure control cannot be achieved. Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is an adjunctive treatment for medically refractory epilepsy. READ MORE

  4. 2. Posterior ocular malformations in children : teratological aspects

    Author : Kristina Teär Fahnehjelm; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Teratology; ocular malformations; visual impairment; anti-epileptic drugs; congenital infection; optic nerve hypoplasia; coloboma; magnetic resonance imaging; neonatal cholestasis; dried blood spots;

    Abstract : Posterior ocular malformations are common causes of visual impairment in Swedish children. The most frequent diagnoses within this group are optic nerve hypoplasia and optic nerve/chorioretinal coloboma. Genetic factors, teratogens like medical/addictive drugs or congenital infections and unknown factors may cause these malformations. READ MORE

  5. 3. Severe viral respiratory tract infections in children

    Author : Samuel Arthur Rhedin; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are estimated to cause 703.000 deaths annually in children below five years. The majority of RTIs in children are caused by viruses, yet the number of antivirals approved for treatment of these infections is very limited. READ MORE

  6. 4. Substance use in adolescents and young adults: Interactions of drugs of abuse and the role of parents and peers in early onset of substance use

    Author : Jonas Berge; Lund Psykiatri; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Substance use; Alcohol; Tobacco; Cannabis; Illicit drugs; Adolescents; Young adults;

    Abstract : Background: Misuse of substances is a major contributor to disability and mortality worldwide. The use of tobacco, alcohol, and illegal drugs in adolescence and young adulthood are well-known risk factors for subsequent substance-related harms. READ MORE

  7. 5. Studies of the Role of the Gastrointestinal Tract in Children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)

    Author : Anders Öman; Lillemor Berntson; Johan Dicksved; Kjell Alving; Pekka Lahdenne; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; juvenile idiopathic arthritis; coeliac disease; point prevalence; gut microbiota; anti-rheumatic drugs; short-chain fatty acids; exclusive enteral nutrition; specific carbohydrate diet;

    Abstract : Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is the most common rheumatic disease in children, but its cause is not fully established. Changes in the intestinal canal and an unfavourable composition of gut bacteria have been suggested as factors that can increase the risk of developing JIA and influence the disease course. READ MORE