Search for dissertations about: "TBI"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 100 swedish dissertations containing the word TBI.
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1. The role of reactive oxygen species in traumatic brain injury : Experimental studies in the rat
Abstract : Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of mortality and disability. As common sequelae in survivors of TBI are disabling functional, emotional and cognitive disturbances, improved treatment of TBI patients is urgently needed. At present, no neuroprotective pharmacological treatment exists. READ MORE
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2. Posttraumatic Stress Reactions in Tortured Refugees : Relationship to pain, cognitive impairments, and negative appraisals
Abstract : Refugees, particularly those exposed to torture and other forms of organized violence, often experience a wide range of difficulties, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and somatic disturbances, particularly pain. Multimodal treatments have been developed to target this comorbidity in refugees, with evidence suggesting they are moderately effective. READ MORE
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3. Pituitary adenylate cyclase activating polypeptide : Expression and neurotrophic activity in the rat brain
Abstract : Neurotrophic factors play an important role in regulating naturally occurring cell death during neurogenesis. In addition to classical neurotrophic factors, some neurotransmitters and neuropeptides have been shown to exhibit neurotrophic activities. READ MORE
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4. 11C Molecular Imaging in Focal Epilepsy
Abstract : Epilepsy is a common neurological disease affecting 6 million people in Europe. Early prevention and accurate diagnosis and treatment are of importance to obtain seizure freedom. In this thesis new applications of carbon-11-labelled tracers in PET and autoradiographic studies were explored in focal epilepsy. READ MORE
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5. Progressive Traumatic Intracerebral Contusions - Studies of the correlation to the biochemical environment and the coagulation system
Abstract : [abstract missing].... READ MORE