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Early detection of ESSENCE in Japanese 0-4-year-olds. Studies of neurodevelopmental problems in the community and in clinics
(2018-02-14)BACKGROUND: Early identification of children with neurodevelopmental problems/ESSENCE (Early Symptomatic Syndromes Eliciting Neurodevelopmental Clinical Examinations) is a critical issue both in the community and in clinical ... -
Early identification of primary health care patients at risk of sick leave due to work-related stress
(2023-03-02)Aim: Work-related stress and sick leave are common among primary health care patients, and general practitioners (GPs) often handle cases involving stress and work capacity in their daily practices. This thesis aimed to ... -
Eating disorders, eating pathology and ESSENCE
(2016-11-03)BACKGROUND: Eating and mealtime problems are among the most common problems in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Despite this, no systematic way of exploring these problems has been available for persons ... -
The effect of astrocytes and reactive gliosis on neurogenesis and astrogenesis in mice
(2008-11-10)Astrocytes are the most common cell type in mammalian central nervous system (CNS). Glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) and vimentin constitute intermediate filaments (known also as nanofilaments), a part of the ... -
The effect of massage for women with breast cancer
(2008-06-30)ABSTRACT Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in females. The effect of massage in the field of oncology has been investigated to some extent. The present thesis explored the effect of light pressure effleurage ... -
Effects and experiences of exercise during pregnancy
(2015-09-25)Background: Recommendations regarding intensity, duration and type of exercise during pregnancy vary worldwide. Most research on exercise during pregnancy investigates the effects of aerobic exercise while only a few trials ... -
Effects of dietary fatty acids on the immune system
(2015-11-11)Sepsis is a deadly disease with an increasing incidence worldwide. Today, antimicrobials are the only effective pharmacological treatment. At the same time, bacteria, the pathogens behind most cases of sepsis, are becoming ... -
Effects of epidermal growth factor on adult neural stem cells
(2013-11-04)In the adult brain neural stem cells are present in two discrete regions; the hippocampus and the subventricular zone (SVZ). The environment surrounding the stem and progenitor cells, the neurogenic niche, is integral for ... -
Effects of PGC1a-induced exercise adaptations in muscle on plasticity and recovery mechanisms in the CNS
(2019-05-17)In this thesis, we sought to determine if muscle-derived exercise-induced signaling via PGC-1α muscle activation influences neuroplasticity under physiological or pathophysiological conditions. For this purpose, transgenic ... -
Effects of prolactin on metabolism - changes induced by hyperprolactinemia
(2009-02-06)High prolactin levels during breast-feeding, is recognized to influence metabolism in order to supply glucose and fat for milk production. Pathologic overproduction of prolactin, hyperprolactinemia, is a condition primarily ... -
Effects of Psychosocial stress on DHEA and DHEA-S levels - Acute and Long-term effects
(2013-05-24)Background: Long-term psychosocial stress can cause and contribute to a wide range of psychological and somatic conditions, and accelerate aging. One of the consequences of long-term psychosocial stress may be a reduction in ... -
Electrically evoked compound action potentials as a tool for programming cochlear implants in children
(2023-05-03)Cochlear implants are generally the best treatment for young children with a profound hearing loss (or worse) when ordinary hearing aids cannot provide enough auditory stimulation. For these youngest recipients, there must ... -
Enriched, task specific therapy in the chronic phase after stroke
(2021-03-29)Recovery and improvement of motor functions and abilities after stroke depend on the spontaneous recovery process but also on the reorganization of neural mechanisms. In animal studies, an Enriched Environment (EE) has ... -
Epidemiological analysis of viral infections as risk factors for multiple sclerosis
(2009-06-16)Viral childhood diseases have been implicated in the pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis (MS). Swedish mass vaccination programmes resulted in radical changes in the panorama of the targeted infections. Vaccines against ... -
Epidemiological studies of sexuality in old age
(2015-01-22)ABSTRACT Aim: The overall aim of this thesis was to improve knowledge about sexuality in an older population and to try to understand the context and factors, affecting sexuality in general population. It is based on three ... -
Epidemiology of dementia - with particular focus on time trends and methodology
(2023-04-05)Dementia is a clinical syndrome characterised by deterioration in cognitive functions, which causes personal suffering and societal challenges. Studies investigating the incidence, prevalence, and mortality of dementia are ... -
Epidemiology of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus - Prevalence, Risk Factors, Diagnosis and Prognosis
(2016-05-31)The number of older persons and individuals with cognitive impairment is expected to increase dramatically in most parts of the world. It is therefore important to learn more about disorders that affect cognition. Idiopathic ... -
ESSENCE: Child and Adults Studies of Verbal and Nonverbal Skills in ASD and ADHD
(2013-11-14)Aim: Longitudinal analysis of verbal and nonverbal deficits and skills and their contribution to clinical presentation in children and adults with ESSENCE/Early Symptomatic Syndromes Eliciting Neurodevelopmental Clinical ... -
Ethanol-induced modulation of dopamine transmission and synaptic activity in striatal subregions - focus on inhibitory receptors
(2015-04-17)Background: Alcoholism is a chronic brain disease, affecting neurocircuitries involved in reward and learning. The rewarding effects of alcohol (ethanol) are believed to result from increased dopamine levels in the nucleus ...