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Visar resultat 26 - 30 av 30 avhandlingar innehållade ordet ascertainment.

  1. 26. Multiple sclerosis in Västerbotten county, northern Sweden

    Författare :Peter Sundström; Umeå universitet; []
    Nyckelord :NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; multiple sclerosis; epidemiology; prevalence; incidence; onset symptoms; disability; sick leave; professional assistance; Epstein-Barr virus; and HHV-6;

    Sammanfattning : One out of several distinguishing features of multiple sclerosis (MS) is the epidemiological variation of geographic distribution. Population-based studies on the prevalence and incidence of MS in Sweden have previously been performed only in Göteborg. Another feature of MS is the clinical variation between individuals. LÄS MER

  3. 27. Stroke Epidemiology and Outcome in Southern Sweden

    Författare :Joseph Aked; Klinisk strokeforskning; []
    Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; stroke; Epidemiology; Stroke incidence; Stroke Outcome; Ischemic Stroke; intracerebral haemorrhage; Population-based cohort study; Functional outcome;

    Sammanfattning : Background: Stroke is a common cause of mortality and disability worldwide and continuously updated, thorough information of itsoccurrence and outcome is needed. In recent years, multiple advances have been made in stroke prevention and treatment that mayhave changed the epidemiology and outcome of stroke. LÄS MER

  4. 28. Molecular studies on Hirschsprung disease and 'Ondine's curse'

    Författare :Pär-Johan Svensson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Nyckelord :Hirschsprung disease; Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome; neurocristopathy; mutation analysis; RET; CDNF; EDNRB; EDN-3; EDN-I;

    Sammanfattning : This thesis is based on molecular studies of two diseases that arise from dysfunction of, defective migration or inappropriate apoptosis of neural crest derived cells: Hirschsprung disease (HSCR) and "Ondine's curse" (congenital central hypoventilation syndrome, CCHS). The neural crest (NC) is a condensation of pluripotent cells of ectodermal origin. LÄS MER

  5. 29. Epidemiological aspects of sarcoidosis : risk factors and long-term consequences

    Författare :Marios Rossides; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Nyckelord :sarcoidosis;

    Sammanfattning : Sarcoidosis is a systemic inflammatory disease of unknown etiology in which granulomatous lesions form mostly in the lungs and the lymphatic system of patients. Although more than a century has passed since sarcoidosis was first described, our understanding of its etiology and clinical course is limited. LÄS MER

  7. 30. Measuring injury magnitude and patterns in a low-income country : experiences from Nicaragua

    Författare :Francisco Tercero; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Nyckelord :Injury; surveillance; research methods; injury indicators; developing countries; Nicaragua;

    Sammanfattning : About 16,000 people around the world die every day from injuries. For every person that dies, several thousands more are injured, many suffering with permanent disabilities. However, like many other health problems, the magnitude and pattern of injuries in a certain population are often difficult to assess. LÄS MER