Search for dissertations about: "antidepressant"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 131 swedish dissertations containing the word antidepressant.
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6. Studies on antidepressant-mediated regulation of signal transduction
Abstract : Depression affects around 16% of the population at some point in their lives and major depressive disorder is a leading cause of disability worldwide. Depression is caused by an interaction of genetic and environmental factors, but the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying its pathogenesis are not entirely clear. READ MORE
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7. On the efficacy and prescription of serotonin reuptake inhibitors
Abstract : This thesis addresses several controversial issues regarding commonly used antidepressants, including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), and tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs). To this end, patient-level data from 28 placebo-controlled trials on SSRIs and 13 corresponding trials on the SNRI duloxetine, were requested and obtained. READ MORE
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8. Biological Aspects of Peripartum Depression
Abstract : Peripartum depression affects around 12% of women in pregnancy and postpartum, and about 2–3% of European pregnant women use antidepressants, mostly selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). An increased risk of poor pregnancy outcomes has been described in women with antenatal depression and SSRI treatment during pregnancy. READ MORE
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9. Depression in teenagers and young adults : foundational studies of the new treatment paradigm TARA: Training for Awareness, Resilience, and Action
Abstract : Introduction: Depression in adolescents and young adults is an increasing global health concern and available treatments are not convincingly effective. It is therefore important to develop and test novel treatments to improve treatment outcomes. READ MORE
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10. Transcription Factor AP-2 in Relation to Personality and Antidepressant Drugs
Abstract : The CNS monoaminergic systems are considered as the head engine regulating neuropsychiatric functions and personality. Transcription factor AP-2 is known to be essential for the development of the brainstem including the monoaminergic nuclei, and has the ability to regulate many genes in the monoaminergic systems. READ MORE