Search for dissertations about: "Steven Nordin"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 swedish dissertations containing the words Steven Nordin.
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1. On psychophysical evaluation of olfactory sensitivity in health and disease
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2. Low social support and disturbed sleep : epidemiological and psychological perspectives
Abstract : The Swedish work force underwent dramatic changes during an economic crisis in the 1990s. In the aftermath, sick leave increased at an unprecedented rate and stress-related disorders, such as burnout, depression, and sleep disturbances replaced earlier work-related diagnoses. READ MORE
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3. Gender differences in chemosensory function
Abstract : This thesis consists of two studies, in which gender differences in nasal chemosensory function are investigated. The first study assesses odor identification ability in a populationbased sample, varying from 45 to 90 yrs, screened for cognitive impairment and severe olfactory dysfunction. READ MORE
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4. Sick of smells : Empirical findings and a theoretical framework for chemical intolerance
Abstract : Chemical intolerance (CI) is a term that refers to the surprisingly common phenomenon of persons getting ill from everyday chemicals. Although seemingly similar to asthma and allergies, CI sufferers do not react to exposures with increased histamine release. READ MORE
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5. The alluring nature of episodic odor memory : Sensory and cognitive correlates across age and sex
Abstract : Episodic memory for olfactory information is still relatively uncharted. The overall purpose of this thesis is to investigate the sensory and cognitive causes of the well-established age-related decline in olfactory episodic odor memory and of the age-independent sex difference in olfactory episodic memory. READ MORE