Search for dissertations about: "Cushing"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the word Cushing.

2. 1. Cerebral Hemodynamics through Intracrnial Pressure

   Author : Sima Shahsavari; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Intracranial dynamics; Baroreceptor reflex; Secondary brain injury; Traumatic brain injury; Collapsible tubes; Intracranial pressure; Cushing reflex; Pulse wave propagation; Cerebral autoregulation; Cerebral compliance; Mathematical modelling;

   Abstract : Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) continues to be a major problem worldwide. Today, intensive care of patients with TBI is mainly focused on preventing and treating secondary brain injuries. High pressure inside the intracranial cavity has been found to be an important feature of disturbed cerebral dynamics and secondary injuries. READ MORE

4. 2. Functional and diagnostic aspects on adrenocortical adenoma

   Author : Ulla Enberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Adrenocortical tumours are frequently detected due to increased use of imaging techniques like computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging or ultrasound. The majority of the patients have tumours that do not have any overproduction of hormone. READ MORE

5. 3. Characterization of brn1.2 and corticotropin-releasing hormone genes in zebrafish

   Author : Gayathri Chandrasekar; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : The zebrafish (Danio rerio), a tropical fresh water fish originally found in the rivers of India and Bangladesh has become a popular vertebrate model system over the last decade. The rapid sequencing of the zebrafish genome together with the latest advances in forward and reverse genetics has made this model organism more fascinating as it can be used to decipher the genetic mechanisms involved in the vertebrate development. READ MORE

6. 4. Congenital adrenal hyperplasia in adults

   Author : Henrik Falhammar; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is an autosomal recessive disorder affecting adrenal steroid synthesis. More than 95% of CAH cases are caused by reduced 21-hydroxylase function leading to variable extent of cortisol and aldosterone deficiency in addition to androgen excess. The foundation of CAH treatment is the use of glucocorticoids. READ MORE

7. 5. 11beta-Hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 as a pharmacological target in metabolic disease

   Author : Malin Hult; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : The metabolic syndrome is a collection of associated disorders, affected by lifestyle, genetic predisposition and environment, and emerges as a consequence of the Western society lifestyle. It describes a variety of cardiovascular and atherosclerotic risk factors including insulin resistance, obesity, dyslipidemia and arterial hypertension. READ MORE