Search for dissertations about: "Leif Lindström"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 15 swedish dissertations containing the words Leif Lindström.

  1. 11. Clinical and Pharmacological Aspects of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors in the Treatment of Depression in Old Age

    Author : Jöns Lundmark; Finn Bengtsson; Leif Lindström; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : Serum concentrations; cerebrospinal fluid; pharmacokinetics; selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors; therapeutic drug monitoring; elderly; depression; pharmaceutical economics; MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Objective: The aim of the present thesis is to examine the pharmacokinetic and biochemical effects of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) in the elderly.Background: Symptoms of depression are found in up to 15% of the elderly and the prevalence of major depression is reported to be about 3%. READ MORE

  2. 12. Gene-Environment Interaction in Adolescent Deviant Behaviour

    Author : Kent W. Nilsson; Leif Lindström; Lars Oreland; Jerzy Leppert; John Öhrvik; Rickard L. Sjöberg; Marie Åsberg; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Neurobiology; Adolescent; Alcohol; Criminology; Genes; Environment; Monoamine Oxidase; Serotonin; Social Support; Neurobiologi; Neurobiology; Neurobiologi;

    Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to explore gene-environmental (G*E) interactions in relation to deviant behaviour among 200 Swedish adolescents, with a focus on criminality, alcohol consumption and depressive symptoms. Those behaviours have been extensively investigated in relation to both psychosocial and biological risk factors. READ MORE

  3. 13. Violent offenders with schizophrenia : quantitative and qualitative studies focusing on the family of origin

    Author : Annika Nordström; Gunnar Kullgren; Lars Dahlgren; Leif Lindström; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Psychiatry; schizophrenia; offenders; homicide; criminality; victim relations; family members; forensic psychiatry; Psykiatri; Psychiatry; Psykiatri; Psychiatry; psykiatri;

    Abstract : The focus of the thesis is on violent offenders with schizophrenia and their relatives. The aims were to explore incidence of violent crimes, the extent to which family members were victims, to investigate individual background factors among violent offenders, and to identify psychotic symptoms and triggering factors associated with fatal violence. READ MORE

  4. 14. Clozapine as a dopamine D₁ receptor agonist

    Author : Peter Salmi; Leif Lindström; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : psykologi; Psychology;

    Abstract : Objectives'. The present study had two major objectives; [1] to examine the specific role of dopamine D, and DM receptors in body temperature regulation in rats, and [2] to examine in vivo dopamine D, and Dm receptor agonist/antagonist properties of clozapine by use of core temperature measurements.Methods'. READ MORE

  5. 15. Study of Paper Dry Strength Additives on Cellulose Fibres

    Author : Mengxiao Zhao; Torbjörn Pettersson; Lars Wågberg; Leif Robertsén; Tekla Tammelin; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Paper dry strength additives; adsorption of polymer; polyelectrolyte; birch fibres; model cellulose surface; cellulose beads; filaments; light-weight paper board; polyacrylamide; cationic starch; Torrstyrkekemikalier; polymeradsorption; polyelektrolyter; cellulosafibrer; modellcellulosaytor; cellulosakulor; lättviktsliner; polyakrylamid; katjonstärkelse; Fiber- och polymervetenskap; Fibre and Polymer Science;

    Abstract : Paper packaging is commonly found in the form of paper and cardboard boxes, but recently paper packing is being used in food packaging, trays, beverage packaging and even paper straws, among others. Paper strength additives have been developed to increase the efficiency of the joint strength and the joint areas and potentially maintain bulk in paper products. READ MORE