Search for dissertations about: "Psychotic Illness"
Showing result 21 - 25 of 34 swedish dissertations containing the words Psychotic Illness.
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21. Early life risk factors for schizophrenia - studies of foetal and perinatal complications
Abstract : Background: Despite intensive research for decades the causes of schizophrenia are largely unknown. A major lead in scientific work is the neurodevelopmental hypothesis i.e. a vulnerability for the illness is believed to be caused by developmental defects of the CNS during foetal life or childhood. READ MORE
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22. Cardiovascular risk factors and pharmacogenetics of clozapine in schizophrenia
Abstract : Background: Severe mental illness, including schizophrenia is associated with an increased risk of premature death by somatic conditions and in particular by cardiovascular events. Reducing cardiovascular risk factors in patients with psychotic disorder is urgently called for. READ MORE
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23. Structural magnetic resonance imaging of bipolar disorder
Abstract : Bipolar disorders are illnesses with recurring episodes of elevated or depressed mood. Although most affected individuals have periods when they are free of symptoms, they carry a life-long risk of relapse. The cause of the illness has not yet been established. READ MORE
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24. Neuropsychological Aspects of First-Episode Psychosis : Diagnosis, Course and Outcome
Abstract : The present thesis is based on studies of neuropsychological functions in first episode psychosis patients (FEP) from the Swedish multicenter study, the Parachute Project. The thesis aims to clarify neuropsychological functions in psychotic illnesses. READ MORE
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25. Prenatal Ultrasound and X-ray - Potentially Adverse Effects on the CNS
Abstract : The aim with this thesis was to assess the impact of prenatal ultrasound exposure on psychotic illness, childhood brain tumors (CBT) and school achievement, and to evaluate prenatal X-ray exposure and the risk of CBT.In a cohort study, children born in Malmö 1973-1978, where prenatal ultrasound was used routinely, were considered exposed (n=13, 212) and children born at hospitals with no use of ultrasound, were considered unexposed (n=357,733). READ MORE