Search for dissertations about: "idiopathic"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 218 swedish dissertations containing the word idiopathic.

  2. 11. Aspects of diagnosis and treatment of hypopituitarism in adult life

    Author : Helena Filipsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : hypopituitarism; pituitary; diagnosis; treatment; GHD; central hypothyroidism; genetic; idiopathic; ACTH insufficiency; discontinuation;

    Abstract : Management of adult patients with hypopituitarism can improve with better char¬ac¬terisation of idiopathic pituitary insufficiency (IPI) and clearer diagnosis of central hy¬pothy¬roidism (CH). Moreover, optimised treatment strategies for glucocorticoid (GC) re¬placement therapy and of long-term growth hormone (GH) in GH deficiency (GHD) are needed. READ MORE

  4. 12. Idiopathic Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss : Corticosteroid Treatment, the Diagnostic Protocol and Outcome

    Author : Ramesh Nosrati-Zarenoe; Elisabeth Hultcrantz; Torbjörn Ledin; Ulf Rosenhall; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Idiopathic Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (ISSNHL) is a rapid loss of hearing caused by damage to the cochlea or auditory nerve. Spontaneous recovery has been seen in 32%–81%. The incidence of the ISSNHL has been estimated to be between 5 and 20 per 100,000 per year. READ MORE

  5. 13. The neuropsychology of idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus

    Author : Per Hellström; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus; Neuropsychology; Prospective study; Shunt treatment; Treatment outcome; iNPH scale;

    Abstract : Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) is characterised by an active distension of the cerebral ventricles due to inadequate absorption of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) into the systemic circulation. The intracranial pressure is within normal limits, the passages between the ventricles and subarachnoid spaces are open, and there is an absence of identifiable antecedents known to reduce CSF absorption. READ MORE

  6. 14. Oral health in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis

    Author : Eva Leksell; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis;

    Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to illuminate different aspects of oral health that can be investigated in the clinical meeting with the child diagnosed with JIA. A cross-sectional case control study consisting of clinical examination of intraoral tissues, occlusion, facial appearance, jaw function and pain sites were designed (papers I and II). READ MORE

  7. 15. Inheritance and genetics in idiopathic scoliosis

    Author : Anna Grauers; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Idiopathic scoliosis is the most common spine deformity, affecting approximately 3% of children and adolescents. Its aetiology is still unknown. However, relatives of individuals with idiopathic scoliosis have a higher risk of developing scoliosis compared to the general population. READ MORE