Search for dissertations about: "newborn screening"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 32 swedish dissertations containing the words newborn screening.

  2. 16. Thymus dysfunction in the 22q11 deletion syndrome

    Author : Jenny Lingman Framme; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; 22q11.2 deletion syndrome; TREC; thymus;

    Abstract : Introduction: The 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (22q11DS) is associated with heterogeneous clinical findings, including T-cell immunodeficiency resulting from thymus hypoplasia. READ MORE

  4. 17. Red cell alloimmunization during pregnancy

    Author : Tomas Gottvall; Magnus Westgren; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : We have evaluated a new screening program to detect red cell alloimmunization during pregnancy that was introduced in the south-east region of Sweden in 1981. The screening program is based on two antibody tests at 25 and 35 gestational weeks for all pregnant  women regardless of maternal Rh(D) status. READ MORE

  5. 18. Posterior ocular malformations in children : teratological aspects

    Author : Kristina Teär Fahnehjelm; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Teratology; ocular malformations; visual impairment; anti-epileptic drugs; congenital infection; optic nerve hypoplasia; coloboma; magnetic resonance imaging; neonatal cholestasis; dried blood spots;

    Abstract : Posterior ocular malformations are common causes of visual impairment in Swedish children. The most frequent diagnoses within this group are optic nerve hypoplasia and optic nerve/chorioretinal coloboma. Genetic factors, teratogens like medical/addictive drugs or congenital infections and unknown factors may cause these malformations. READ MORE

  6. 19. Maternal and neonatal anthropometry and growth factor expression and apoptosis in human placenta : a comparison between two populations

    Author : Shahzad Akram; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : The insulin-like growth factors (IGFs), IGF-binding proteins (IGFBPs), and IGFBP proteases, are key endocrine regulators of somatic growth and cellular proliferation. IGFs are involved in growth both pre- and postnatally. READ MORE

  7. 20. Mode of delivery, epigenetic modulation and immune cell formation at birth

    Author : Titus Schlinzig; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Birth by Cesarean section (CS) has been associated with a greater risk for immune disorders like allergy, asthma, type 1 diabetes, celiac disease, inflammatory bowel diseases, and cancer later in life. Although elective CS continues to increase rapidly, it is unclear if and how it may contribute to future health and disease. READ MORE