Search for dissertations about: "food infections"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 60 swedish dissertations containing the words food infections.

  2. 6. Nutritional consequences in children undergoing chemotherapy for malignant disease

    Author : Inger Skolin; Yigael Finkel; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : paediatric oncology; chemotherapy; food intake; taste alteration;

    Abstract : Background: Chemotherapy has side effects that may interfere with food intake. Children suffering from a malignant disease are subjected to treatment with chemotherapy. They may therefore become at risk of undernutrition during the period of treatment. READ MORE

  4. 7. The Role of Gut Dysfunction and Nutritional Factors in Liver Cirrhosis

    Author : Evangelos Kalaitzakis; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : liver cirrhosis; malnutrition; gastrointestinal symptoms; health-related quality of life; food intake; energy expenditure; gastric accommodation; gastric barostat; insulin resistance; leptin; ghrelin; intestinal permeability;

    Abstract : Malnutrition is a common finding in patients with liver cirrhosis. Malnutrition has been shown to be associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Its pathogenesis remains unclear but both poor dietary intake and increased energy expenditure have been reported. Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis is an important clinical problem in cirrhotics. READ MORE

  5. 8. Lifestyle and allergy : in relation to viral infections and gut microbiota

    Author : Helena Marell Hesla; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Allergy-related diseases such as food allergy, eczema, asthma and rhinoconjunctivitis affect nearly half of Swedish children before twelve years of age and are more prevalent in populations with westernized lifestyle. Reduced microbial exposure very early in life is believed to play a crucial role for this increased risk. READ MORE

  6. 9. Urinary tract infections in pregnancy : studies in vivo and in vitro

    Author : Musa Sekikubo; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : The risk of urinary tract infection (UTI) in pregnant women is increased and predisposes them to acute pyelonephritis together with poor pregnancy outcomes. Increased frequency of micturition, nocturia and lower abdominal discomfort are common non-specific complaints during pregnancy, which render clinical diagnosis of UTI inaccurate. READ MORE

  7. 10. Prevention of bacterial colonization in hospital-acquired infections using electrically conducting polymers

    Author : Salvador Gomez-Carretero; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Biofilms are bacterial assemblies developed as response to adverse environmental conditions and external threats. Within a biofilm, a complex and highly regulated internal architecture is developed, resulting in a network of interconnected microniches. READ MORE