Search for dissertations about: "Hippocampus : pathology"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 41 swedish dissertations containing the words Hippocampus : pathology.
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1. The Influence of APOE ε4 on the Hippocampus and Hippocampus-Dependent Memory
Abstract : APOE ε4 is the major genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, a dementia characterized by memory impairment and hippocampal atrophy. While associated with episodic impairment and reduced hippocampal volume in healthy aging, APOE ε4 has been related to increased episodic memory performance in young adults. READ MORE
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2. Making Head or Tail of the Hippocampus : A Long-Axis Account of Episodic and Spatial Memory
Abstract : While episodic and spatial memory both depend on the hippocampus, opposite gender differences in these functions suggest they are partly separate, with different neural underpinnings. The anterior and posterior hippocampus differ in structure and whole-brain connectivity, and studies point to the posterior hippocampus being more involved in spatial memory while the anterior hippocampus’ role in episodic memory is less clear. READ MORE
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3. Studies on neuronal signaling in the hippocampus related to development, pathogenesis and treatment of mood disorders
Abstract : The hippocampus is a central organ in the brain which is interconnected with different cortical regions and plays an important role in memory and learning processes. The anatomical position of the hippocampus together with the special sensitivity of its neurons renders it vulnerable to brain injury. READ MORE
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4. A Glial Role in the Action of Electroconvulsive Therapy
Abstract : The aim of the current thesis was to investigate glial responses to electroconvulsive seizures (ECS), an animal model of the fast-acting antidepressant treatment electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Depression, a common and devastating disorder, has in recent years been associated with volumetric changes in prefrontal cortex, hippocampus and amygdala, brain regions known to be implicated in emotional behavior. READ MORE
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5. Radiological Studies on Hippocampal Development : Morphological Variants and their Relationship to Epilepsy
Abstract : During fetal development, the hippocampal structures are folded forming the hippocampal sulcus which penetrates into the temporal lobe and then the entity rotates. During this process, the hippocampal sulcus will be closed and the inverted hippocampus takes a rounded form. READ MORE