Search for dissertations about: "paediatric"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 244 swedish dissertations containing the word paediatric.
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6. Early feeding problems in an affluent society : a paediatric longitudinal study
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7. Deregulated epigenetics and cancer stem cells in brain tumours
Abstract : Glioblastoma (GBM) is an incurable brain tumour with dismal prognosis as the median survival for afflicted patients is only 8 months. Aberrations of epigenetic processes, which govern gene expression, are involved in cancer, but these epigenetic mechanisms are reversible and can potentially be corrected by treatment. READ MORE
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8. Scaphoid Fractures - epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment
Abstract : Abstract The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. The diagnosis is difficult and untreated the long-term results are poor. Approximately 10% do not unite even if they are treated properly. The aim of this thesis was to study scaphoid fracture epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment. READ MORE
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9. Acute Mastoiditis in Children – A National Study in Sweden
Abstract : One of the greatest threats to society today is the development of bacterial resistance to antibiotics. It is commonly accepted that this is mainly due to the use of antibiotics. Acute otitis media (AOM) is responsible for the highest number of antibiotic prescriptions to children although it is in most cases a self-limiting disease. READ MORE
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10. Glucocorticoids - outcome in patients with glucocorticoid deficiency and Cushing's syndrome
Abstract : Glucocorticoids (GCs) are steroid hormones that have a major impact on human metabolism and are essential for life. Chronic GC overexposure, called Cushing’s syndrome, is characterized by central obesity, muscle atrophy, osteoporosis, hypertension, impaired glucose tolerance and neurocognitive impairment. READ MORE