Search for dissertations about: "multiple sclerosis 2013"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 16 swedish dissertations containing the words multiple sclerosis 2013.

  2. 1. Environmental risk factors for multiple sclerosis

    Author : Jonatan Salzer; Peter Sundström; Kjell-Morten Myhr; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Multiple sclerosis; risk factors in epidemiology; prospective; month of birth; vitamin D; vitamin A; C-reactive protein; hygiene hypothesis; smoking; cotinine; Epstein-Barr virus; Epidemiology; epidemiologi;

    Abstract : Background Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the central nervous system. It usually strikes during young adulthood, and 2.5 million individuals are estimated to have the disease worldwide. READ MORE

  4. 2. Anti-drug antibodies in patients with multiple sclerosis

    Author : Malin Ryner; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory disease affecting the brain and spinal cord and it is the main cause of neurological disability among young adults. Recombinant interferon beta (IFNβ) and natalizumab are commonly used disease-modifying drugs that reduce disease severity. READ MORE

  5. 3. Common viruses and host gene interactions in multiple sclerosis

    Author : Emilie Sundqvist; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurological disorder, characterised by demyelination and inflammation of the central nervous system, leading to sensory and motor symptoms. MS is thought to be complex disease, with both environmental and genetic risk factors underlying disease susceptibility. READ MORE

  6. 4. From genetic associations to biological implications in multiple sclerosis

    Author : Wangko Lundström; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Every year, 600 people in Sweden develop MS, making it the second most common cause of disability (after accidents) in young adults. The pathophysiology is characterized by inflammation of the central nervous system and impaired neuronal signaling. READ MORE

  7. 5. Human herpesvirus-6 in multiple sclerosis : assay development, immune responses and host genetics

    Author : Rasmus Gustafsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : MS is a chronic inflammatory demyelinating disease of the CNS that implies impaired motor- and cognitive functions. Life expectancy is not severely affected but the disease has substantial negative effects on the quality of life of patients and their relatives. READ MORE