Search for dissertations about: "long-term effect"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 1531 swedish dissertations containing the words long-term effect.

2. 21. Short and long term effects of bacterial gastrointestinal infection

   Author : Anders Ternhag; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Gastroenteritis; acute infectious diarrhea; Salmonella; Campylobacter; mortality; complications; morbidity; late effects; epidemiology; hospitalization; cohort study;

   Abstract : The objectives of this thesis were to increase our understanding of the mortality and complications associated with bacterial gastrointestinal infections, with focus on Salmonella and Campylobacter enteritis. The effect of antibiotics vs. placebo on duration of diarrhea in Campylobacter enteritis was also examined. READ MORE

4. 22. Long freight trains and long-term rail surface damage

   Author : Visakh V Krishna; Sebastian Stichel; Mats Berg; Carlos Casanueva; João Pombo; KTH; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; track friendliness; rail surface damage; multi-body simulation; longitudinal train dynamics; track maintenance; rolling contact fatigue; wear; Engineering Mechanics; Teknisk mekanik; Vehicle and Maritime Engineering; Farkostteknik; Järnvägsgruppen - Effektiva tågsystem för godstrafik; Järnvägsgruppen - Effektiva tågsystem för godstrafik;

   Abstract : Track damage due to progressively increasing tonnage, especially due to longer and heavier freight trains, is one of the major problems faced in the European rail sector. In this context, to stay competitive, optimal track maintenance practices, track-friendly vehicles and safe operations of long freight trains assume prominence. READ MORE

5. 23. Long-term health hazards from diagnostic X-ray exposure

   Author : Arvid Nordenskjöld; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Medical imaging is an important function in the diagnosis and management of disease and its use have been increasing with technological advancements. A large part of medical imaging uses ionizing radiation as medium for imaging although it does pose potential risks to the patient. READ MORE

6. 24. Tension-free Vaginal Tape at a Medium Sized Hospital in Sweden : Short- and Long-term Results in Different Patient Groups

   Author : Corinne Pedroletti; Dan Hellberg; Christian Falconer; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN; Medicin; Medicine;

   Abstract : In the years 1995 to 2001, 970 women with urinary incontinence underwent surgery with tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Falun Hospital. In 2002 the charts of all these women were reviewed and a questionnaire was sent in 2004. 760 women (78,4%) answered the questions. The mean time since surgery was 5. READ MORE

7. 25. Nocturnal enuresis and rapid maxillary expansion : – long-term effect, prognostic variables, respiration during sleep and quality of life

   Author : Ingrid Jönson Ring; Bazargani Farhan; Tryggve Nevéus; Agneta Markström; Maria Ransjö; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : Rapid maxillary expansion; nocturnal enuresis; sleep disordered breathing; respiration; polygraphic sleep recording; quality of life.; Medicinsk vetenskap; Medical Science;

   Abstract : Background:The orthodontic technique rapid maxillary expansion (RME) has been reported to have a potentially curative effect on nocturnal enuresis (NE). The mechanism behind this is unknown but could possibly be due to placebo and/or effects on respiration during sleep. READ MORE