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The neuromodulatory effect of extracellular ions in the central nervous system
(2022-08-23)Neurons are the cells that send and receive signals in the central nervous system. Neuronal signaling is the base for all the complex tasks the human brain is capable of, from the detection of a smell to the composition ... -
Neuronal networks involved in low back pain; experimental studies
(2012-10-08)Low back pain is a common cause of disability, with a lifetime prevalence of up to 80%. A lumbar disc herniation, involving a bulging disc and/or leakage of the intervertebral disc’s nucleus pulposus, may be a possible ... -
New Risk Factors in Poststroke Epilepsy
(2022-05-04)The overall aim of the present research was to identify new risk factors for poststroke epilepsy (PSE). Specifically, we wanted to assess the impact of having a first-degree relative with epilepsy on PSE risk (Paper I), ... -
Nicotine sensitization and the effects of extended withdrawal - behavioral, neurochemical and electrophysiological studies in the rat
(2016-12-14)Tobacco use is one of the primary factors for global burden of disease and often results in life-long nicotine addiction, only a small percentage users are able to maintain cessation. The life-long addiction together with ... -
Non-invasive ultrasound-based cardiovascular imaging in mouse models of atherosclerosis
(2008-03-18)Atherosclerosis is a chronic multi-factorial vascular disease. It generally requires large clinical settings and over many years to study the disease progression in man. Genetically modified mouse models of atherosclerosis ... -
Non-stimulant interventions in ADHD
(2014-09-19)Aim: The overall aim of the thesis was to study alternative non-stimulant treatments for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children, adolescents and adults. Method: The thesis includes four studies ... -
Novel cerebrospinal fluid and blood tau biomarkers in Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative diseases
(2022-03-18)Tau is a protein predominantly expressed in neurons in the central nervous system (CNS), where it binds microtubules (MT), playing a major role regulating their dynamics and architecture. Under pathological conditions, tau ... -
Occupational engagement after stroke - a long-term perspective
(2020-09-03)Introduction: In the literature it is recognized that stroke can have lifelong consequences and that these consequences become evident in the occupations that constitute everyday life. With an increase in prevalence and ... -
Offenders of intimate partner violence: Aggressive antisocial behavior and mental health
(2017-10-05)Background: Studies on the impact of mental disorders on aggressive antisocial behaviors constitutes an extensive body of literature. What patterns of mental disorders that contribute the most to the development of such ... -
On Aging, Behavior and the Role of PA28αβ in Protein Homeostasis
(2020-04-23)As life expectancy increases, understanding challenges related to the processes of aging are more relevant than ever. Common age-related diseases progress as consequences of accumulative protein damage and protein aggregates. ... -
On cataract surgery in uveitis - management and outcome in pediatric and adult patients
(2022-04-06)Aims: To evaluate surgical procedures and outcomes in cataract surgery in adults and children with uveitis. To compare the results of implantation of two different intraocular lenses (IOLs). Methods: Retrospective reviews ... -
On cognition and personality in bipolar disorder
(2019-05-24)Even though the hallmark of bipolar disorder is recurrent episodes of elevated or depressed mood, mounting evidence suggests that cognitive impairment is a prominent characteristic of bipolar disorder. The heterogeneity ... -
On Complications to Cataract Surgery
(2015-04-08)Cataract surgery, meaning exchange of the opaque lens in the eye with an artificial lens, is nowadays one of the most successful surgical procedures ever known. It is also the most frequent surgery performed in the Western ... -
On Cyclodeviation - Strategies for Investigation, Management and quality of Life
(2020-06-04)Introduction: Cyclodeviation is a form of strabismus that is not externally visible. It is measured subjectively and in degrees, as incyclotorsion or excyclotorsion. The perception of subjective tilting does not always ... -
On detection, treatment and prevention of complications in paediatric cataract surgery
(2019-11-06)Purpose: To find and validate methods for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of complications in paediatric cataract surgery. Background: Cataract and glaucoma are major treatable blinding conditions in children. Surgery ... -
On Neuroimmunology and Brain Function: Experimental and Clinical Studies
(2019-05-23)The immune system has been implicated in the mechanisms underlying many psychiatric disorders. Immune mediators are expressed in the central nervous system (CNS) not only in response to harmful stimuli, but also in a ... -
On oxytocin and social behavior
(2018-10-19)Complex social cognitive processes underlie social behavior. Oxytocin has long been recognized as crucial in social behavior in animals, but its role in regulating human social cognition and behavior is less clear, ... -
On parental self-efficacy in families with paediatric cataract and its clinical implications
(2020-11-02)Introduction: Parent participation is implicit in all paediatric care. Responsibility for the treatment after cataract surgery (contact lenses, patching, eye drops and being alert to signs of complications) mainly lies ... -
On the anxiogenic influence of serotonin
(2015-06-04)Despite over half a century of research on the role of serotonin in modulating anxiety, no consensus exists as to if serotonin should be regarded as acting mainly anxiety-dampening or anxiety-enhancing. This question is ... -
On the association between panic disorder and autonomic regulation – With special focus on the roles of respiration and on the catechol-O-methyltransferase gene
(2009-06-17)Background and aims: Panic disorder is a psychiatric disorder characterized by sudden attacks of intense anxiety. It displays a lot of features suggesting that it may be associated with an underlying aberration in the ...