Search for dissertations about: "Sleeping disorders"

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  2. 1. Cold feet in children with neurological disorders

    Author : Lena Svedberg; Göteborgs universitet; Göteborgs universitet; Gothenburg University; []
    Keywords : Skin temperature; Acupuncture; Autonomic dysfunction; Cerebral palsy; Spinal cord disorders; Pain; Constipation; Well-being; Parental health; Parental mood; Restricted time; Services support; Sleeping disorders;

    Abstract : These studies focused on presence of cold feet in children with neurological disorders and raised the questions: Does acupuncture affect skin temperature? Are cold feet a general symptom in children with neurological disorders? Are cold feet associated with other symptoms? What are the moods, health, and daily life experiences of these children’s parents? Study I assessed effects of acupuncture on skin temperature in children with neurological disorders. The study was of pilot character, to determine if further investigation in a larger, well-characterised group could be worthwhile. READ MORE

  4. 2. Identification of biobehavioral markers of neurodevelopmental disorders in twins

    Author : Charlotte Willfors; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are complex neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD), heterogeneous in phenotypes and etiology. The exact mechanisms driving the phenotypes are still largely unknown. READ MORE

  5. 3. Severe psychological stress associated with a cancer diagnosis

    Author : Jianwei Zhu; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Receiving a cancer diagnosis leads to severe psychological distress. Previous studies have shown increased risk for various health consequences following a cancer diagnosis, including mental disorders, life-threatening cardiovascular events, and suicide. READ MORE

  6. 4. Mental health and physical activity in adolescence

    Author : Annette Løvheim Kleppang; Curt Hagquist; Miranda Thurston; Ingeborg Hartz; Charli Eriksson; Karlstads universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Adolescents; physical activity; sedentary behaviour; psychological distress; depression symptoms; psychotropic drugs; sports club; Public Health Science; Folkhälsovetenskap;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to examine the association between physical activity and mental health among Norwegian adolescents.The thesis includes four studies among adolescents in grade 10, aged 15-16 years. Studies I, II and III are based on the Norwegian Youth Health Surveys and study IV is based on data retrieved from Ungdata. READ MORE

  7. 5. Aspects of musculoskeletal pain interfering with normal life and naprapathic manual therapy from a health technology assessment perspective

    Author : Stina Lilje; Johan Berglund; Peter Anderberg; Eva Skillgate; Jan Hartwigsen; Blekinge Tekniska Högskola; []
    Keywords : MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : IntroductionMusculoskeletal pain is one of the most common reasons for seeking health care. If a patient’s disorders remain after conventional primary care, a referral to secondary care is often made, yet many referrals on the waiting lists concern patients who are not in need of surgery. READ MORE