Search for dissertations about: "First-episode"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 28 swedish dissertations containing the word First-episode.

  2. 1. Prognostic Factors in First-Episode Schizophrenia : Five-year Outcome of Symptoms, Function and Obesity

    Author : Robert Bodén; Johan Sundström; Leif Lindström; Lena Flyckt; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; First-episode; psychosis; schizophrenia; community mental health services; remission; functional outcome; biochemistry; obesity; weight-gain; prediction; autonomic balance; electrocardiography; Psychiatry; Psykiatri; Psychiatry; Psykiatri;

    Abstract : Our knowledge of prognostic factors and optimal treatment organisation in schizophrenia is incomplete. The disparity of outcome measures used has been a major obstacle for research. Increasing evidence has shown that schizophrenia is associated with increased cardiovascular mortality, development of obesity and autonomic nervous system imbalance. READ MORE

  4. 2. Neuropsychological Aspects of First-Episode Psychosis : Diagnosis, Course and Outcome

    Author : Roger Carlsson; Institutionen för psykologi; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; cognitive functions; neuropsychology; First Episode Psychosis; schizophrenia; outcome; predictors;

    Abstract : The present thesis is based on studies of neuropsychological functions in first episode psychosis patients (FEP) from the Swedish multicenter study, the Parachute Project. The thesis aims to clarify neuropsychological functions in psychotic illnesses. READ MORE

  5. 3. First episode psychosis and outcome : findings from a Swedish multi-centre study

    Author : Maria Mattsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : First Episode Psychosis; schizophrenia; long-term outcome; predictors; satisfaction with care;

    Abstract : The Parachute Project was a Swedish multi-centre project that included 175 First Episode Psychosis patients who were followed over five years. The aim was to provide need adapted care with low medication and based on out-patient support in order to positively affect long-term outcome. READ MORE

  6. 4. PET studies on the immune cell marker TSPO in first episode psychosis patients

    Author : Karin Collste; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Several lines of evidence are indicative of a role for immune activation in the pathophysiology of schizophrenia. Nevertheless, studies using positron emission tomography (PET) and radioligands for the translocator protein (TSPO), a marker for glial activation, have yielded inconsistent results. READ MORE

  7. 5. Herpes simplex virus infection: epidemiological aspects and analysis of the type-specific antibody response

    Author : Petra Tunbäck; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; herpes simplex virus; first episode genital herpes; seroepidemiology type-specific antibody-response; glycoprotein G-1; epitope-mapping;

    Abstract : Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2) are ubiquitous viruses, often leading to asymptomatic infections in humans. However, different clinical presentations can be seen including recurrent oral or genital lesions, meningitis and neonatal herpes. READ MORE