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Risk factors of type 2 diabetes and excess risk of stroke in patients with diabetes
(2016-11-17)
The incidence of type 2 diabetes is increasing worldwide, mainly because of increasing life expectancy and changes in lifestyle. However, several other factors may also increase the risk of type 2 diabetes and their ...
Neurofilaments as biomarkers of neuronal damage
(2019-09-24)
Different neurodegenerative diseases have overlapping symptomatology and pathology and have thus become a challenge to modern medicine to achieve a correct diagnosis. The aim of the thesis was to evaluate the use of ...
The role of astrocytes in stroke, brain plasticity and neurogenesis
(2013-05-10)
Astrocytes, one of the most abundant and heterogeneous cell types in the central nervous system, fulfill many important roles in the healthy and injured brain. This thesis investigates the role of astrocytes in the neurogenic ...
Screening of cognitive functions. Evaluation of methods and their applicability in neurological rehabilitation.
(2009-05-15)
Screening of cognitive functions
Evaluation of methods and their applicability in neurological rehabilitation
Caisa Hofgren, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology/Rehabilitation Medicine, The Sahlgrenska Academy at
the ...
Participation after stroke in a short- and long-term perspective
(2019-10-15)
The main scope of this thesis was to study and describe perceived participation among persons with stroke. In doing so, different timepoints were chosen to make a more complete picture of participation after stroke. The ...
Diabetes and hypertension - entangled chronic conditions in primary care. Time trends and determinants for mortality and cardiovascular complications.
(2021-03-23)
Diabetes and hypertension are chronic, often coexisting conditions with increased risk of premature death and cardiovascular complications. This thesis aimed to study different epidemiological aspects regarding risk of ...
Mild stroke - consequences in everyday life, coping and life satisfaction.
(2007-04-25)
Abstract
Aim: The aim of this thesis was to explore the life situation one year after an apparently mild stroke, and to compare life satisfaction between patients and their spouses.
Method: Seventy-five patients with ...
Symptomatic Carotid Stenosis - optimal timing of surgical treatment
(2017-10-17)
Abstract
In patients with symptomatic carotid artery stenosis is convincing evidence that carotid endarterectomy (CEA) confers maximum benefit if performed within 14 days from index event. Patients with TIA or minor stroke ...
Physical performance and physical activity in the later stage post-stroke
(2012-11-21)
Aims: The overall purpose of this thesis was to increase knowledge about physical performance and activity in the later stage post-stroke by measuring walking performance in different environments coupled to muscle strength, ...
Genetic association studies in stroke
(2008-01-11)
Stroke is the third most common cause of death and the most common cause of disability in adults in developed countries. It is a complex disease in which genetic and environmental factors make about equal contributions. A ...