Search for dissertations about: "Progressive Multiple Sclerosis"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 61 swedish dissertations containing the words Progressive Multiple Sclerosis.

  2. 6. Insights from comorbidity into multiple sclerosis aetiology and outcomes

    Author : Homayoun Roshanisefat; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Multiple Sclerosis;

    Abstract : Aim: The overall aim of this research was to investigate the nature of the comorbidities in multiple sclerosis (MS) in four large population-based studies. The first study assessed whether the diagnosis underlying appendicectomy is a useful marker of MS risk. READ MORE

  4. 7. Diagnostic, Prognostic, and Disease Activity Biomarkers in Multiple Sclerosis

    Author : Igal Rosenstein; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Multiple Sclerosis; Cerebrospinal Fluid; Biomarkers; Diagnosis; Prognosis;

    Abstract : Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common immune-mediated disease of the central nervous system. While benign cases exist, if left untreated, MS results in the compounding accumulation of disability. READ MORE

  5. 8. Biomarkers in Multiple Sclerosis - Monitoring disease activity and treatment afficacy

    Author : Lenka Nováková Nyrén; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; biomarkers; multiple sclerosis; neurodegeneration; inflammation; treatment;

    Abstract : The pathophysiology of multiple sclerosis (MS) is complex with the presence of inflammation and neurodegeneration in all stages of the disease. The disease course, treatment response and outcome are highly variable in MS. READ MORE

  6. 9. 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

  7. 10. Multiple Sclerosis: Studies of the Interferon system and search for infectious agents

    Author : My Bergkvist; Lund Neurologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; neurophysiology; Neurologi; neuropsykologi; neurofysiologi; neuropsychology; Neurology; Axon and myelin damage; IgG; Virus; Interferon; Multiple Sclerosis; Genetic linkage;

    Abstract : Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease of the central nervous system, characterized by focal inflammatory lesions with demyelination and axonal loss. It is believed that MS is an immune-mediated disorder with both genetic and environmental contributions to the pathogenesis. READ MORE