Search for dissertations about: "Magnus Vrethem"

Showing result 6 - 8 of 8 swedish dissertations containing the words Magnus Vrethem.

  2. 6. Immunological Mechanisms and Natalizumab Treatment in Multiple Sclerosis : Studies on lymphocytes, inflammatory markers and magnetic resonance spectroscopy

    Author : Johan Mellergård; Magnus Vrethem; Jan Ernerudh; Charlotte Dahle; Sten Fredrikson; Linköpings universitet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory, demyelinating disease of the central nervous system (CNS), and a frequent cause of neurological disability among young adults. In addition to focal inflammatory demyelinated lesions, diffuse white matter pathology as well as a neurodegenerative component with accumulating axonal damage and gliosis have been demonstrated and contribute to MS disease characteristics. READ MORE

  4. 7. Taurine and Glutathione in cerebrospinal fluid and plasma from patients with psychiatric disorders and healthy controls

    Author : Martin Samuelsson; Conny Nordin; Magnus Vrethem; Karin Öllinger; Åsa Westrin; Linköpings universitet; []
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    Abstract : A growing body of results indicate that immunological alterations and oxidative stress are of importance in various mental disorders. The inflammatory changes are possible to detect both in plasma and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), and different psychiatric disorder exhibit similar changes indicating a common underlying mechanism. READ MORE

  5. 8. Work ability in multiple sclerosis : the impact of immunomodulating treatments and adjusted working conditions

    Author : Anne Wickström; Anders Svenningsson; Magnus Vrethem; Charlotte Dahle; Lars Forsgen; Fredrikson Sten; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Background Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory, demyelinating disease affecting the central nervous system (CNS) and is considered to be of autoimmune origin. The prevalence in Sweden is estimated to be about 1 in 500. READ MORE