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Visar resultat 6 - 10 av 19 avhandlingar innehållade ordet Haemophilia.
6. Co-morbidity and mortality in Swedish patients with haemophilia - A register study
Sammanfattning : Haemophilia is an X-linked inherited recessive disorder affecting males. The increased risk of hemorrhage is explained by the deficiency in either coagulation factor VIII (haemophilia A) or IX (haemophilia B). The severity of haemophilia A and B is characterized by the bleeding pattern. LÄS MER
7. Self-reported activity and participation in persons with haemophilia living in Sweden
Sammanfattning : Background: Haemophilia is a hereditary disease caused by deficiency of clotting factor VIII or IX. Recurrent joint bleeding episodes can lead to haemophilia arthropathy, a condition affecting daily activities and participation in society. LÄS MER
8. Pharmacokinetic dosing of factor VIII and factor IX in prophylactic treatment of haemophilia
Sammanfattning : The aim of the thesis was to increase cost-effectiveness in prophylactic treatment of haemophilia. Prophylaxis is effective to prevent bleedings and arthropathy, but the high cost limits its use. First, a new distribution system for clotting factor concentrates was implemented in Sweden to improve availability and reduce risks and costs. LÄS MER
9. Perceived burden, lived experiences and experiences of learning processes and illness management in parents of children with severe or moderate haemophilia
Sammanfattning : Haemophilia is a complex condition to manage, especially for parents of newly diagnosed children, and the illness affects the whole family. The parents are deeply involved in the child’s treatment, as they frequently have to administer intravenous injections at home. LÄS MER
10. Extracorporeal immunoadsorption
Sammanfattning : Antibodies are important protein structures in the immunological defence. Occasionally the regulation of the production of these antibodies fails and antibodies directed against self structures are produced in large scale. Antibody production can also complicate or make transfusions and transplantations impossible. LÄS MER