Search for dissertations about: "Magnetic resonance volumetry"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 swedish dissertations containing the words Magnetic resonance volumetry.

2. 1. Outcome of Graves disease

   Author : Mats Holmberg; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Graves disease; Mental fatigue; Depression; Anxiety; Magnetic resonance volumetry; Hippocampus; Volumetry; Quality of life;

   Abstract : Graves' disease (GD) is an autoimmune condition with elevated thyroid hormone levels and symptoms suggesting an affected brain. These symptoms often resolve with treatment but, for some patients, GD results in a long period of reduced well-being. READ MORE

4. 2. Brains, genes and environment of suicide attempters

   Author : Fredrik Vang; Lund Psykiatri; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; suicide; attempted suicide; self-injury; factor analysis; psychometrics; suicide assessment scale; cortisol; hpa-axis; hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis; depression; adjustment disorder; serotonin transporter; 5HTTLPR; adversities; negative life events; globus pallidus; caudate nucleus; SPECT; MRI; volumetry; dichotic listening; brain lateralization; functional brain asymmetry;

   Abstract : Identification of symptoms or biological abnormalities that predispose to suicide or identifies specific vulnerabilities, may one day improve allocation of resources or help tailor treatment to the patient. Paper I: We compared the predictive value of symptom-oriented questions against direct questions about suicidality in assessing risk for suicide attempts. READ MORE

5. 3. Magnetic resonance imaging of rectum : diagnostic and therapy related aspects

   Author : Michael R Torkzad; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Papers I-II: The purpose of paper 1 was to assess the size and configuration of the perirectal fatty tissues (PF) using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). In 25 subjects the volume and cross-sectional parameters based on the amount of PF to different sides of die rectum, and the total area occupied were retrospectively measured on MRI. READ MORE

6. 4. Magnetic resonance imaging techniques for diagnostics in Parkinson's disease and atypical parkinsonism

   Author : Henrik Sjöström; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Background: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by rigidity, hypokinesia, tremor and postural instability. PD is a clinical diagnosis based on neurological examination, patient history and treatment response. READ MORE

7. 5. Brain Tumor Imaging and Treatment Effects. Imaging findings and cognitive function in glioblastoma patients

   Author : Anna Rydelius; Lund Neurologi; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Glioblastoma; Imaging finding; Quantitative volumetry; Cognitive function; Diffusion tensor imaging DTI ; Treatment effect; Radiotherapy; VMAT; Parametric response maps PRM ; Treatment responce prediction;

   Abstract : AbstractBackground: Glioblastoma is the most common malignant brain tumor. Operation with maximal resection, if feasible, otherwise biopsy followed by radiotherapy and chemotherapy with temozolomide is standard therapy. The prognosis remains poor, with median overall survival being 15 months despite therapy. READ MORE