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Hittade 5 avhandlingar innehållade orden marie olofsson.
1. Local anaesthesia in term- and preterm infants
Sammanfattning : Background: Local anaesthesia is known to be a safe and effective method for postoperative pain manage- ment in adults and children. This convenient method is however rarely used in term and preterm infants, despite its obvious benefits. This is due to lack of research and experience in the area. LÄS MER
2. Immune cells in human pharyngeal and palatine tonsils and in the uvula : tissue distribution, cellular composition and functional properties
Sammanfattning : The adenoid (pharyngeal tonsil), the palatine tonsils and the uvula are strategically located at the entrance of the upper airodigestive tract. By virtue of their location they are incessantly exposed to inhaled and ingested antigens. LÄS MER
3. Mast cells in Hodgkin lymphoma : or 'What's a nice cell like you doing in a tumour like this?'
Sammanfattning : Mast cell (MC) accumulation around tumours is an old observation gaining new relevance due to the multifaceted nature of MCs and their many roles in immunity, beyond allergy. Knowledge about tumour specific recruitment of, and interactions with, MCs is needed to unravel the function of their presence. LÄS MER
4. Pain and pain management with femoral nerve block following hip fracture : effects and experiences: the perspective of older patients and staff
Sammanfattning : Background: Older people with hip fractures are often frail with several comorbidities and roughly half of them have dementia disorders. Pain is common among patients with hip fracture and pain management in these patients is a challenge. Opioids are known to relieve pain while at rest but are not as effective in movement. LÄS MER
5. Everyday life experiences among relatives of persons with mental disabilities
Sammanfattning : This thesis, which consists of two articles and a policy analysis of the document SOU (Swedish Government Official Report), laying the ground for psychiatric reform, deals with everyday life experiences among 18 close relatives of persons with mental disabilities. This study was conducted among relatives of people with mental illness within a health care district in Northern Sweden. LÄS MER