Essays about: "preterm"

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  1. 16. Parents’ experiences of having a preterm infant : infant - A descriptive literature review

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för vårdvetenskap

    Author : MO Yizhou; Hu Hengxing; [2019]
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  3. 17. Prototype algorithm development for innovative sensor technology

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Sumeia Assenai; [2018]
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    Abstract : Preterm infants are sensitive to incorrect levels of oxygen in the blood. Thus, the oxygen levels need to be monitored continuously. The most commonly used method today has several limitations and therefore constant blood tests has to be taken. READ MORE

  4. 18. Optimization of measurement geometry for GASMAS lung function monitoring of infants

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Förbränningsfysik; Lunds universitet/Fysiska institutionen

    Author : Dennis Leander; [2018]
    Keywords : tissue phantom; premature infants; lungs; gas in scattering media absorption spectroscopy; tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy; Physics and Astronomy; Medicine and Health Sciences;

    Abstract : A technique for measuring oxygen concentration in the lungs of preterm infants is one of the latest advancements in neonatal care. It is called GAs in Scattering Media Absorption Spectroscopy (GASMAS) and enables non-invasive, bed-side monitoring of the lung function of our most fragile patients, preterm newborns. READ MORE

  5. 19. Behavioural and emotional problems and physical activity in early school-age children born preterm

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Lotta Edvardsson; Johanna Drejare; [2017]
    Keywords : Preterm; children; emotional problems; behavioural problems; physical activity; CBCL; Prematur; barn; emotionella problem; beteendeproblem; fysisk aktivitet; CBCL;

    Abstract : The aim of this study was to investigate the associations and differences regarding behaviour- and emotional problems and physical activity (PA) in early school-age children born preterm in comparison to children born full term. The sample consisted of 131 children at age 6-9 (mean age 7.8, including 54 % girls). READ MORE

  6. 20. Antibody Testing for use in Immunohistochemistry and the Investigation of Precociously Induced Maturation of the Gastrointestinal Tract in Young Nude Rats

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Examensarbeten i molekylärbiologi

    Author : Catherine Gidlund; [2016]
    Keywords : Biology and Life Sciences;

    Abstract : Background: Rat pups are born with an immature intestine adapted for the effective uptake of milk nutrients and with high permeability for bioactive molecules from the maternal milk until weaning. During weaning the immune system is activated after stimulation with e.g. dietary antigens, leading to an inflammatory response in the gut. READ MORE