Search for dissertations about: "Epilepsy"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 203 swedish dissertations containing the word Epilepsy.

  2. 21. 10-year Outcome of Childhood Epilepsy in Well-functioning Children and Adolescents

    Author : Pysse Jonsson; Margareta Dahl; Orvar Eeg-Olofsson; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Childhood epilepsy; adolescent epilepsy; well-functioning individuals; prognosis; syndromes; family history; internalizing and externalizing problems; ASEBA;

    Abstract : Introduction: Epilepsy is one of the most common neurologic disorders in children and young adults. The prognosis depends on various conditions but the long-term prognosis regarding seizure freedom is positive in the majority of the children. READ MORE

  4. 22. Studies on the perception of mental illness and epilepsy in Tehran, Iran : a study in stigma and discrimination

    Author : Helia Ghanean; Lars Jacobsson; Wolfgang Rutz; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Stigma; mental illness; epilepsy; Iran; Tehran; Sweden;

    Abstract : BackgroundStigma and discrimination because of medical conditions is a global phenomenon. Epilepsy and mental illness belong to the most stigmatizing disorders world-wide. Culture, religion, education, life-style influences the perception of stigma. READ MORE

  5. 23. Inflammatory reactions and physical activity in humans and animal models of epilepsy

    Author : Matilda Ahl; Klinisk neurofysiologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Epilepsy; Inflammation; physical activity; MRI; DTI;

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  6. 24. Acquired epilepsy in Multiple sclerosis: a nationwide register-based investigation into prognosis and treatment

    Author : Zamzam Mahamud; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Multiple sclerosis; epilepsy; seizure; diagnosis; mortality; antiseizure medication; prevalence; incidence;

    Abstract : The prevalence of epilepsy in persons with multiple sclerosis (MS) is thrice that of the general population. The association between epilepsy and MS prognosis and its management are however largely unknown. The prevalence of concomitant MS and epilepsy is low, making recruitment of sufficient numbers of patients for single-centre studies difficult. READ MORE

  7. 25. Enhancing neuronal inhibition by cell and gene therapy as a novel treatment for Epilepsy

    Author : Ana Gonzalez Ramos; Epilepsicentrum; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Epilepsy; Interneurons; GABA; Human pluripotent stem cells; Cell therapy; Gene therapy; Chemogenetics; Hippocampus; TLE; Cntnap2;

    Abstract : Epilepsy is a family of heterogeneous and multifactorial neurological disorders, unified by the occurrence of spontaneous recurrent seizures. Overall, it affects 50 million people worldwide of all ages and genders. READ MORE