Search for dissertations about: "Ulla Lindbom"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Ulla Lindbom.

2. 1. The influence of status epilepticus on adeno-pituitary hormone secretion in man : with special reference to prolactin

   Author : Ulla Lindbom; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : epilepsy; status epilepticus; prolactin; growth hormone; cortisol; thyroidstimulating hormone TSH ; thyrotropin-releasing hormone TRH ; hypothalamic-pituitary axis;

   Abstract : Epileptic seizures as well as antiepileptic drugs (AED) may interfere with the hypothalamic pituitary axis (HPA) and have neuroendocrine effects. A transient increase of prolactin (PRL) and cortisol in serum after generalised tonic-clonic or complex partial seizures has been one of the most consistent findings, although absences and myoclonic seizures, as well as seizures of very short duration, do not seem to affect PRL levels. READ MORE