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  2. 1. Growth hormone responsiveness in children : results from Swedish multicenter clinical trials of growth hormone treatment

    Author : Elena Lundberg; Berit Kriström; Kerstin Albertsson-Wikland; Roland Pfäffle; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; gain in height; puberty; IGHD; non-GHD; IGF-I; bioavailability;

    Abstract : The general aims of the thesis were to study GH responsiveness by estimation of pharmacokinetics and bioavailability of injected recombinant human GH (rhGH), of growth response as gain in heightSDS during childhood and puberty, and IGF-I response as change in circulating IGF-ISDS and IGFBP3SDS. Methods Short children were recruited during 1988–1999 into two national randomized multicentre clinical trials on growth until adult height. READ MORE

  4. 2. Risk Factors for Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Children

    Author : Johan H Wersäll; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Diabetic ketoacidosis; Type 1 diabetes; Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion; Multiple daily injections; Cerebral edema; Socioeconomic status; Low economic standard; Level of education;

    Abstract : Background: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a life-threatening acute complication of diabetes. It is preventable if timely administration of sufficient amounts of insulin is initiated. A large proportion of children are affected by DKA annually, especially at onset of type 1 diabetes (T1D). READ MORE

  5. 3. Reducing injection pain in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes : Studies on indwelling catheters and injection needles

    Author : Ragnar Hanås; Johnny Ludvigsson; Thomas Danne; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Insulin injections can be painful for many children, especially when using multiple daily injections. To reduce this procedural pain we in 1985 designed ao indwelling catheter for subcutaneous use when injecting insulin. This catheter has been well accepted by our patients. READ MORE

  6. 4. Quality of Care in Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes : Patients’ and Healthcare Professionals’ Perspectives

    Author : Lena Hanberger; Johnny Ludvigsson; Ulf Samuelsson; Sam Nordfeldt; Reinhard Holl; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; type 1 diabetes; pediatric; quality of care; HbA1c; quality of life; patient education; e-health; Paediatric medicine; Pediatrisk medicin;

    Abstract : Background: Type 1 diabetes is a chronic disease for which there is currently no cure, and high quality care is essential if acute and long-term complications are to be avoided. Many children and adolescents have inadequate metabolic control with increased risk for complications later in life, and adolescent girls have reported low quality of life. READ MORE

  7. 5. GAD65 An Immunomodulator in Type 1 Diabetes

    Author : Stina Axelsson; Rosaura Casas; Johnny Ludvigsson; Guro Gafvelin; Linköpings universitet; []
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    Abstract : Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is caused by a deficiency of insulin as a result of an autoimmune destruction of the pancreatic ² -cells. A possibility to preserve remaining ² -cells in children with newly diagnosed T1D is of great importance since sustained ² -cell function is recognized to result in reduced end-organ complications. READ MORE