Search for dissertations about: "CSF circulation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 20 swedish dissertations containing the words CSF circulation.

  2. 1. Adult hydrocephalus. Intracranial pressure, B-wave and clinical analysis in patients with noncommunicating and communicating hydrocephalus

    Author : Hannes Stephensen; Göteborgs universitet.; Gothenburg University.; [2006]
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; CSF circulation; hydrocephalus; NPH; communicating hydrocephalus; noncommunicating hydrocephalus; aqueduct stenosis; intracranial pressure; B-waves; transmantle pressure gradient; computerised data acquisition; clinical symptoms.;

    Abstract : Aims of present investigations. Adult patients with clinical and radiological findings consistent with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) were studied. READ MORE

  4. 2. Endothelin and nitric oxide in the fetoplacental circulation

    University dissertation from Stockholm : Karolinska Institutet, Department of Women's and Children's Health

    Author : Anna Sand; Karolinska Institutet.; Karolinska Institutet.; [2004]
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Fetoplacental circulation; placental arteries; endothelin-1; nitric oxide; potassium channels; M-CSF; endothelin receptors; BKCa; ETA; ETB;

    Abstract : Background: Normal fetal growth and development depend on a satisfactory uteroplacental and fetoplacental blood flow. This will ensure an adequate gaseous exchange and nutritional supply to the fetus. READ MORE

  5. 3. Immunotherapy with the anti-EpCAM monoclonal antibody and cytokines in patients with colorectal cancer : : A clinical and experimental study

    University dissertation from Stockholm : Karolinska Institutet, Department of Oncology-Pathology

    Author : Maria Gustafsson Liljefors; Karolinska Institutet.; Karolinska Institutet.; Karolinska Institutet.; Karolinska Institutet.; [2005]
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Colorectal carcinoma; Colorectal carcinoma; monoclonal antibodies; GM-CSF; pharmacokinetics; prognosis; bone marrow micrometastases; cytokeratin-positive cells;

    Abstract : The tumor-associated antigen EpCAM (epithelial cell-adhesion molecule) (C017-1A) is over expressed by various human carcinomas, including colorectal carcinoma (CRC). This antigen can be used as a target structure for specific immunotherapy with vaccines and monoclonal antibodies (MAb). READ MORE

  6. 4. On the possible use of oxysterols for the diagnosis and evaluation of patients with neurological and neurodegenerative diseases

    University dissertation from Stockholm : Karolinska Institutet, Department of Laboratory Medicine

    Author : Valerio Leoni; Karolinska Institutet.; Karolinska Institutet.; [2005]
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Multiple sclerosis; Alzheimer s disease; oxysterol; central nervous system; gas chromatography-mass spectrometry; blood brain barrier; cholesterol;

    Abstract : Oxysterols are monooxygenated derivatives of cholesterol with a unique ability to pass lipophilic membranes and are involved in a number of elimination pathways for cholesterol. One of the major oxysterols in the circulation, 24S-hydroxycholesterol, is formed exclusively in the brain, mainly in neuronal cells. READ MORE

  7. 5. Spinal cord oxygenation during thoracic aortic clamping in pigs

    University dissertation from Uppsala : Acta Universitatis Upsaliensis

    Author : Anders Hellberg; Uppsala universitet.; [2000]
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Surgery; Thoracoabdominal aortic replacement; spinal cord ischaemia; cerebrospinal; intrathecal monitoring; oxygen tension; Kirurgi; MEDICINE Surgery; MEDICIN Kirurgi; Surgery; kirurgi;

    Abstract : Despite a dramatic reduction in the mortality associated with thoracoabdominal aorticreplacement during the past 40 years, spinal cord ischaemia that results in paraplegia remainsa serious complication. Simple and reliable intraoperative monitoring techniques are neededto detect impending neurological deficit in time to prevent permanent damage. READ MORE