Search for dissertations about: "standardized mortality ratio"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 44 swedish dissertations containing the words standardized mortality ratio.

  2. 16. Acute kidney injury, outcome studies

    Author : Max Bell; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a complex syndrome for which no effective treatment exists, and our understanding of this condition is limited. If the acute kidney injury is severe enough to require renal replacement therapy, mortality rates at six months are around 60%. READ MORE

  4. 17. Living and Dying with Primary Sjögren's Syndrome Studies on Aetiology, Treatment, Lymphoma, Survival and Predictors

    Author : Elke Theander; Internmedicin - epidemiologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Skeleton; transplantation; muskelsystem; Skelett; rheumatology locomotion; long-term outcome; Sjögren s Syndrome; Helicobacter pylori infection; prospective cohort studies; SMR; SIR for lymphoproliferative disease; fatigue; health-related quality of life; complement function; oncology; Cytologi; Immunology; cancer; serologi; Immunologi; serology; cancerology; onkologi; reumatologi; muscle system; CD4 T-lymphocytopenia; Cytology;

    Abstract : This work was aimed at improving our understanding of the course of primary Sjögren's syndrome (SS). The Malmö SS patient register and the 2002 American-European Consensus Criteria formed the basis of all studies. Helicobacter pylori (H. READ MORE

  5. 18. Transfusion in critically ill patients : short- and long-term outcomes

    Author : Märit Halmin; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : A blood transfusion is a common treatment for a range of conditions. Over 112 million blood transfusions are administered each year worldwide and many patients are thereby exposed to the possible risks associated with the procedure. READ MORE

  6. 19. Trauma in a Scandinavian urban region : epidemiological aspects on risk factors and outcome

    Author : Olof Brattström; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Trauma as a disease is a global health problem and for patients surviving the initial injury and early resuscitation phase, later complications contribute largely to morbidity and mortality. Awareness of risk factors, early recognition and appropriate treatment of complications are likely to have a significant influence on outcome. READ MORE

  7. 20. Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation : prognostic implications

    Author : Leif Friberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : This thesis is based on data from the Stockholm Cohort on Atrial Fibrillation (SCAF). This cohort consists of all 2912 patients with atrial fibrillation or flutter who were treated as in or outpatients at South Hospital in Stockholm or at Gustavsberg Primary Care Centre during 2002. READ MORE