Search for dissertations about: "forensic toxicology"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 16 swedish dissertations containing the words forensic toxicology.

  2. 11. Practical and clinical use of opioids

    Author : Salumeh Bastami; Srinivas Uppugunduri; Johan Ahlner; Peter Höglund; Linköpings universitet; []
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    Abstract : Pain is a common symptom of a number of conditions including cancer and one of the most frequent reasons for seeking healthcare. Acute and chronic pain result in considerable discomfort with a detrimental impact on the quality of life. Opioids are the mainstay of pain management for many patients with severe pain. READ MORE

  4. 12. An insight into the metabolism of New Psychoactive Substances : Structural elucidation of urinary metabolites of synthetic cannabinoids and fentanyl analogues using synthesized reference standards

    Author : Jakob Wallgren; Johan Dahlén; Peter Konradsson; Xiongyu Wu; Mogens Johannsen; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) is an umbrella term covering hundreds of substances across different drug groups. Many of these substances were originally developed for therapeutic use but have later appeared on the recreational drug market. READ MORE

  5. 13. The treatment of depression in clinical practice : a public health perspective

    Author : Svante Henriksson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Depression; treatment of depression; antidepressant medication; public health;

    Abstract : Depression is a major public health problem with a reported point prevalence of 5%. Depressive illness causes great suffering and disability. Effective treatment with antidepressant drugs has been available for more than 40 years. READ MORE

  6. 14. Consequences of inadequate use of glucose lowering drugs and associated risk factors

    Author : Lotta Walz; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Diabetes Mellitus is characterized by chronically elevated blood glucose levels, hyperglycaemia. Consistent adherence to appropriate glucose-lowering drug therapy is fundamental to prevent disease progression, diabetes-related complications and premature death. READ MORE

  7. 15. Evaluation and clinical application of ethyl glucuronide and ethyl sulfate as biomarkers for recent alcohol consumption

    Author : Helen Dahl; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : In recent years, there has been a growing interest in various biochemical markers for detecting acute and chronic alcohol consumption. Biochemical markers for acute and chronic drinking play important roles in detecting alcohol use, abuse and dependence in hospital settings, work place settings, traffic medicine and in forensic toxicology examinations. READ MORE