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2. 1. Surviving Cancer in Childhood : psychological and long-term adjustment

   Author : Krister Boman; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Paediatric oncology; long-term cancer survival; long-term coping; mental health; Rorschach test; psychosocial late-effects; social adjustment; psykologi; Psychology;

   Abstract : Psychological long-term coping, mental health, social adjustment, and memories of illness and experiences of medical care were investigated in 30 young adult childhood cancer survivors. Coping with illness and treatment was studied with reference to a theoretical model based on psychodynamic theory of the integration of a psychological trauma. READ MORE

4. 2. Life History of the Common Gull (Larus canus) : A Long-Term Individual-Based Study

   Author : Kalev Rattiste; Mats Björklund; Jon E Brommer; Jan-Åke Nilsson; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : Ecology; longitudinal studies; reproductive success; survival; pair bond; indicator trait; breeding time; heritability; selection; Ekologi; Larus canus; ekologisk botanik; Ecological Botany;

   Abstract : An individual’s life history is a sequence of events which eventually determine its contribution to the next generation, or fitness. These events are affected by environmental factors, genetic make-up and decisions made by an individual and its breeding partner. READ MORE

5. 3. Register-based studies to assess long-term outcome in haemophilia

   Author : Mehdi Osooli; Malmö Klinisk koagulationsmedicin; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Registers; Haemophilia; Carriers of haemophilia; Long-term outcomes; Joint surgery; Survival; Longitudinal Studies;

   Abstract : IntroductionHaemophilia is a X-linked bleeding disorder affecting mostly males. Women are mainly carriers ofhaemophilia, however, they can expereince high bleeding tendency and assocaited symptoms aswith males. In the absence of the appropriate treatment, bleedings, especially into the joints, result inadverse outcomes. READ MORE

6. 4. Long-term effects of stroke

   Author : Matti Viitanen; Bengt Winblad; Per Olov Wester; Axel R. Fugl-Meyer; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; stroke; cerebrovascular disease; prognosis; recurrent stroke; myocardial infarction; epilepsy; life satisfaction; motor function; self-care ability; perception; causes of death;

   Abstract : Stroke, which has an increasing incidence with age, causes an irreversible brain damage which may lead to impairment, disability and decreased life satisfaction or death.Risk factors for death, recurrent stroke and myocardial infarction, were analyzed in 409 stroke patients treated at the Stroke Unit, Department of Medicine, Umeå University Hospital, between Jan. READ MORE

7. 5. Brain tumors in children - National population-based studies on classification, diagnostics and long-term follow-up

   Author : Elizabeth Schepke; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Pediatric CNS tumors; population-based; DNA methylation; profiling; CNS-PNET; re-evaluation; incidence rate; long-term outcome; classification; Pediatric CNS tumors; Population-based; DNA methylation; Profiling; CNS-PNET; Re-evaluation; Incidence rate; Long-term outcome; Classification;

   Abstract : Although the prognosis for pediatric tumors of the central nervous system (CNS) has improved over time it is urgent to reduce mortality and improve long-term quality of life for survivors. With this aim, the first step is to identify the correct diagnosis in order to choose the right therapy and avoid unnecessary treatment. READ MORE