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6. Nutritional consequences in children undergoing chemotherapy for malignant disease
Sammanfattning : Background: Chemotherapy has side effects that may interfere with food intake. Children suffering from a malignant disease are subjected to treatment with chemotherapy. They may therefore become at risk of undernutrition during the period of treatment. LÄS MER
7. The Role of Gut Dysfunction and Nutritional Factors in Liver Cirrhosis
Sammanfattning : Malnutrition is a common finding in patients with liver cirrhosis. Malnutrition has been shown to be associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Its pathogenesis remains unclear but both poor dietary intake and increased energy expenditure have been reported. Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis is an important clinical problem in cirrhotics. LÄS MER
8. Lifestyle and allergy : in relation to viral infections and gut microbiota
Sammanfattning : Allergy-related diseases such as food allergy, eczema, asthma and rhinoconjunctivitis affect nearly half of Swedish children before twelve years of age and are more prevalent in populations with westernized lifestyle. Reduced microbial exposure very early in life is believed to play a crucial role for this increased risk. LÄS MER
9. Urinary tract infections in pregnancy : studies in vivo and in vitro
Sammanfattning : The risk of urinary tract infection (UTI) in pregnant women is increased and predisposes them to acute pyelonephritis together with poor pregnancy outcomes. Increased frequency of micturition, nocturia and lower abdominal discomfort are common non-specific complaints during pregnancy, which render clinical diagnosis of UTI inaccurate. LÄS MER
10. Prevention of bacterial colonization in hospital-acquired infections using electrically conducting polymers
Sammanfattning : Biofilms are bacterial assemblies developed as response to adverse environmental conditions and external threats. Within a biofilm, a complex and highly regulated internal architecture is developed, resulting in a network of interconnected microniches. LÄS MER