Search for dissertations about: "sleep patterns"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 53 swedish dissertations containing the words sleep patterns.

  2. 11. Treatment of obstructive sleep apnea with a mandibular advancement device

    Author : Marie E. Marklund; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Activator appliances; Advancement mandibular; Cephalometry; Long-term effect; Polysomnography; Sleep apnea syndromes; Snoring; Supine position;

    Abstract : Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with snoring, excessive daytime sleepiness, hypertension and an increased risk of early death.The aims of the present studies were to evaluate the short-term and longterm effects on sleep apnea and the tolerability of a one-piece, individually- designed mandibular advancement device. READ MORE

  4. 12. Pain patterns in early rheumatoid arthritis

    Author : Joakim Lindqvist; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Study I: Widespread non-joint pain in early rheumatoid arthritis. Objective: The aim of the study was to assess the development of widespread non-joint pain (WNP) in a cohort of patients with early rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the associated health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and clinical and demographical risk factors for WNP. READ MORE

  5. 13. Sleep and obesity in children at different obesity risks : patterns, associations and early intervention

    Author : Lijuan Xiu; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Childhood obesity is a global health concern with a range of adverse outcomes. Short sleep has been consistently linked to childhood obesity. However, associations between other sleep characteristics and obesity are less studied in children. Some multi-component obesity intervention studies har started included sleep as a target. READ MORE

  6. 14. The sleep of the child – the parent's stressor? : A study within the ABIS project

    Author : Peder Palmstierna; Ulf Samuelsson; Anneli Sepa; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Poor sleep and chronic stress are important factors detrimental to physical and mental health. This is no less true for children than for adults. Therefore, investigating sleep and stress patterns in early life is important. READ MORE

  7. 15. Asperger syndrome and high-functioning autism in school-age children : the children's sleep and behaviour, and aspects of their parents' well-being

    Author : Hiie Allik; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Asperger syndrome; high-functioning autism; sleep patterns; parental well-being; longitudinal sleep patterns;

    Abstract : Asperger syndrome (AS) and high-functioning autism (HFA) are pervasive developmental disorders (PDD) in children of normal range intelligence. Individuals with AS/HFA have impairments in social interaction, communication, and restricted behavioural repertoire, deficits that significantly interfere with their well-being and ability to adapt to ordinary everyday life. READ MORE