Search for dissertations about: "Sten-magnus Aquilonius"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words Sten-magnus Aquilonius.

  2. 1. On the synthesis, release and function of acetylcholine in the central nervous system

    Author : Sten-Magnus Aquilonius; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

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  4. 2. Transmethylation, Polyamines and Apoptosis in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

    Author : Titti Ekegren; Håkan Askmark; Cecilia Gomes-Trolin; Sten-Magnus Aquilonius; Christopher Fowler; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Neurosciences; amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; neurodegeneration; transmethylation; polyamine; apoptosis; Neurovetenskap; Neurology; Neurologi;

    Abstract : Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a relentlessly progressive disorder characterized by degeneration of motor neurons in the cortex, brainstem and spinal cord. The patients usually die within 3-5 years after onset. The full etiology of ALS is unknown and many hypotheses have been proposed to explain the neurodegeneration. READ MORE

  5. 3. ALS – a Clinical Thesis

    Author : Ingela Nygren; Håkan Askmark; Sten-Magnus Aquilonius; Peter Mattsson; Sebastian Conradi; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Neurosciences; ALS; epidemiology; drug sales statistics; QoL; growth factors; polyamines; Neurovetenskap; Neurology; Neurologi;

    Abstract : Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is characterized by a progressive loss of upper and lower motor neurons, resulting in muscle weakness and death from respiratory failure within 3-5 years after onset. The incidence is 1.5-2.7/100,000 inhabitants. READ MORE

  6. 4. Pharmacotherapy for Parkinson's Disease - Observations and Innovations

    Author : Dag Nyholm; Sten-Magnus Aquilonius; Andrew Lees; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Neurosciences; Parkinson s disease; levodopa; pharmacokinetics; infusion; drug delivery systems; electronic patient diary; Neurovetenskap; Neurology; Neurologi; Neurology; Neurologi;

    Abstract : Pharmacotherapy for Parkinson’s disease (PD) is based on levodopa, the most effective dopaminergic drug. The development of motor complications constitutes the major challenge for new or refined therapies. READ MORE

  7. 5. Multidimensional Aspects of Dystonia : Description and Physiotherapy Management

    Author : Lena Zetterberg; Birgitta Lindmark; Sten-Magnus Aquilonius; Britta Lindström; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; disability; dystonia; health; movement analysis; physiotherapy; quality of life; Physiotherapy; Sjukgymnastik fysioterapi;

    Abstract : Aims: The overall aim of this research was to increase the knowledge about dystonia by identifying factors that influence self-reported quality of life and health in this disorder and to determine what factors predict disability. A further aim was to develop an objective outcome measure for quantifying the movement dysfunction in cervical dystonia (CD) and evaluate effects of physiotherapy. READ MORE