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Treatment of pediatric spine disorders
(Turun yliopisto, 2020-01-10)
Idiopathic scoliosis treatment options include bracing and surgery. Because of the great growth potential of the spine in juvenile idiopathic scoliosis (JIS) the right length of the fusion remains unknown. In adolescent ...
Psychosocial and environmental influences in early childhood and their relation to respiratory tract infections
(Turun yliopisto, 2018-09-21)
Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are most common in under-school-aged children, and they have a range of effects on society. In this study we aimed to examine modifiable risk factors relating to the young child’s immediate ...
Associations between motor skills, physical activity, and sedentary behavior – Early childhood in focus
(Turun yliopisto, 2020-03-13)
Physical inactivity is both a national and worldwide challenge as it increases risks for several health problems such as obesity, whereas physical activity decreases risks. Physical activity is often related to motor skills ...
Vitamin D and type 1 diabetes : Serum 25- hydroxyvitamin D contentreations and risk of type 1 diabetes in children
(Turun yliopisto, 2020-02-21)
The aims of this study were to get an overall view of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) concentrations in healthy Finnish children, to find the major factors influencing the levels, and to find if there are differences in ...
Parental role in the diagnostics of acute otitis media in young children
(Turun yliopisto, 2017-12-02)
Acute otitis media (AOM) and its suspicion are the leading pediatric reasons for physician visits. Tympanometry and spectral gradient acoustic reflectometry (SGAR) are the traditional adjunctive tools to detect middle ear ...
Individual differences in taste perception - focus on food-related behavior
(Turun yliopisto, 2020-03-25)
The significance of taste perception in food-related behavior needs to be investigated to learn to more efficiently guide people toward a healthier diet. This study aimed to reveal the associations between food-related ...
Psychosocial outcomes after young age onset cancer
(Turun yliopisto, 2018-05-25)
Background: Since the number of childhood and adolescent/young adult (AYA) cancer survivors is increasing due to improved survival rates, the incidence of cancer associated late-effects has also increased. Cancer survivors ...
New surgical methods and complications of scoliosis surgery in paediatric patients
(Turun yliopisto, 2018-05-18)
Scoliosis surgery may be associated with major blood loss and postoperative voiding difficulties. The magnetically controlled growing rod (MCGR) is the latest innovation developed for early onset scoliosis treatment. ...
Parent-infant closeness and family-centered care in neonatal intensive care
(Turun yliopisto, 2018-08-17)
Abstract
Early interaction and closeness with a caregiver are important for the development of newborn infants. Postpartum separation between parent and newborn is still common in the hospital care of premature babies. ...
Maternal overall diet and quality of fat in promoting infant health and development
(Turun yliopisto, 2017-11-25)
Maternal nutrition during pregnancy is an important determinant of the later health of the offspring. The aim here was to evaluate the effects of maternal dietary intake and dietary counselling in providing a favourable ...