Search for dissertations about: "myotonic dystrophy type 1"

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  2. 1. Myotonic dystrophy type 1. Cognition, personality and emotion

    Author : Stefan Winblad; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Myotonic dystrophy; CTG-repeat; expansion; personality; facial emotion recognition ability; neuropsychology; Tau;

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  4. 2. Personality and facial emotion recognition ability in myotonic dystrophy type 1

    Author : Stefan Winblad; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Myotonic dystrophy; CTG-repeat expansion; personality; facial emotion; recognition ability; neuropsychology;

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  5. 3. Orofacial dysfunctions in children and adolescents with myotonic dystrophy type 1 - evaluation and intervention

    Author : Lotta Sjögreen; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : myotonic dystrophy type 1; children; facial expression; dysarthria; dysphagia; drooling; lip force; lip mobility; 3D motion analysis; oral screen;

    Abstract : Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is a slowly progressive neuromuscular disease. The overall aim of this thesis was primarily to describe the characteristics, prevalence, and development of orofacial functions in a group of children and adolescents with DM1 and secondly to investigate the effect of lip strengthening exercises. READ MORE

  6. 4. On oral health in children and adults with myotonic dystrophy

    Author : Monica Engvall; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Myotonic dystrophy; dental caries; gingivitis; dental care; oral sugar clearance; behavior management problems;

    Abstract : Background: Myotonic Dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is a hereditary neuromuscular multisystem disease with varying clinical expressions and severity. The prevalence worldwide is 5-20/100 000. It is characterized by progressive muscular waste and myotonia. Facial weakness is one of the earliest and most constant features. READ MORE

  7. 5. Force, falls and fear of falls in myotonic dystrophy type 1. Cross-sectional and longitudinal studies

    Author : Elisabet Hammarén; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; myotonic dystrophy; physiotherapy; muscle force; postural balance; gait; reliability; cross-sectional; prospective;

    Abstract : ABSTRACT Background: Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is a neuromuscular multisystemic disorder with slowly progressive muscle weakness. The overall purpose of this thesis was, in adult patients with DM1, to investigate factors of importance for functional balance skills and falls, and to investigate the natural course of muscle force and functional balance impairments, with reliable measurement methods. READ MORE