Search for dissertations about: "high-risk children"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 149 swedish dissertations containing the words high-risk children.

  2. 16. Neurological complications after stem cell transplantation in children

    Author : Johanna Rubin; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is a well established method used in the treatment of a number of benign and malignant blood diseases, inborn errors of metabolism and severe congenital immunodeficiency syndromes. Around 60 children are transplanted in Sweden every year. READ MORE

  4. 17. Type 1 diabetes in children - risk factors and prediction

    Author : Helena Larsson; Pediatrisk endokrinologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Susceptibility genes and environmental factors are important for development of Type 1 diabetes (T1D). Increased birth weight (BW), increased linear growth and gestational infections are among the reported risk factors. T1D is predictable by analysis of HLA genotypes and islet cell autoantibodies. READ MORE

  5. 18. Respiratory tract infections in children with congenital heart disease

    Author : Elin Granbom; Estelle Naumburg; Uwe Ewald; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Respiratory tract infection; Respiratory syncytial virus; Congenital heart disease; CHD; RSV; Palivizumab; Prophylax; Pediatrics; pediatrik;

    Abstract : Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infection is common among young children. Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) is a risk factor of severe illness and hospitalization. READ MORE

  6. 19. Prediction and prevention of allergy in infants and children

    Author : Hannes Odelram; Tony Foucard; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Atopic disposition is hereditary with varying penetrance. A carefully obtained family history of atopic disease (FH) is useful as a predictor but has low sensitivity. Other tested predictors such as cord blood (CB) IgE, counts of different CB cell elements and combinations of predictors all have a similar, or even lower sensitivity and specificity. READ MORE

  7. 20. Neuromotor development and brain structure in children born extremely preterm

    Author : Lina Broström; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Children born extremely preterm (EPT) are increasingly surviving but it is well known that they face a high risk of brain injury and neurodevelopmental impairments. The overall aim of the studies included in this thesis was to investigate the relationships between brain alterations and neurodevelopment, with specific focus on neuromotor outcomes in children born EPT. READ MORE