Search for dissertations about: "perinatal morbidity and mortality"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 34 swedish dissertations containing the words perinatal morbidity and mortality.

  2. 21. Enhancing survival of mothers and their newborns in Tanzania

    Author : Godfrey Mbaruku; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Maternal mortality; intervention; audit; Kigoma. Tanzania;

    Abstract : General aims: The main purpose of the present studies was to examine the problem of maternal and perinatal mortality in an upcountry region of a low-income country. This was done by estimating the magnitude of maternal and perinatal mortality, both in the hospital and in the community, through elucidating the underlying causes of maternal and perinatal mortality, and by initiating low-cost interventions and monitoring mechanisms in order to enhance the survival of mothers and their newborns, in Kigoma, Tanzania. READ MORE

  4. 22. Clinical and molecular genetic characterization of congenital malformations

    Author : Johanna Winberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Congenital malformations are important causes of perinatal mortality and morbidity, and around 4% of children are diagnosed with a malformation during their first year of life. Despite improved surgical treatment, several malformations are associated with lifelong sequelae requiring specialized health care. READ MORE

  5. 23. Placental histopathology in preeclampsia and outcome of the offspring

    Author : Marie-Therese Vinnars; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Preeclampsia (PE) is a major cause of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. The maternal symptoms are diverse and the neonates are often born premature and growth-restricted. Today the survival of premature infants has increased, but the neonatal complications including morbidity and long-term developmental deficits are still common. READ MORE

  6. 24. Biomarkers and outcome in children with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy

    Author : Mikael Finder; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Approximately 1-6 per 1000 born infants will develop hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) with significant associated mortality and morbidity. For the past 45 years, severity of HIE has been stratified into mild, moderate, and severe. Seizures are common in moderate to severe cases of HIE. READ MORE

  7. 25. Pathophysiology in postterm pregnancy : epidemiology, risk factors and cervical ripening

    Author : Nathalie Roos; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : postterm pregnancy;

    Abstract : Background: Postterm pregnancy, defined as a pregnancy of 42 or more completed weeks of gestation, occurs in approximately 5-10 % of all pregnancies. The condition is associated with increased maternal and fetal morbidity as well as an increased risk of perinatal mortality. READ MORE