Search for dissertations about: "dementia 2019"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 33 swedish dissertations containing the words dementia 2019.

  2. 11. The biology of cognitive decline and reduced survival in Parkinson disease : prognostic factors in a population-based cohort

    Author : David C Bäckström; Lars Forsgren; Jan Linder; Niklas Lenfeldt; Jan Aasly; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Parkinson disease; multiple system atrophy; progressive supranuclear palsy; natural history; cognitive impairment; dementia; predictors of mortality; cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers; prospective; population-based; Neurology; neurologi;

    Abstract : Parkinson disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects about 1% of the population over 60 years. The cardinal symptoms are motor disabilities but cognitive decline is also common. About 50% of all persons with PD develop dementia within 10 years after disease onset. READ MORE

  4. 12. Precision in neuropsychology. Four challenges when using simplified assumptions

    Author : Jacob Stålhammar; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Neuropsychology; practice effects; mild cognitive impairment; dementia; second language effects; bilingualism;

    Abstract : Cognition comprises all thought processes, from perception to memory. Neuropsychological tests are the gold standard (= best way) to measure cognition. However, clinical assessment may at times have to rely on simplified assumptions. READ MORE

  5. 13. Medical decision-making capacity among geriatric patients with and without dementia : communication-based approaches for assessment and facilitation

    Author : Liv Thalén; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Introduction: Medical decision-making capacity concerns a patient’s cognitive abilities to make autonomous decisions regarding own person in medical contexts such as to choose treatment or accept/decline participation in research projects. Cognitive communicative functions are needed in order to process information, reach a decision and articulate it. READ MORE

  6. 14. Causal effects of education on cognition : how do we generate evidence?

    Author : Dominika Seblova; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Education is a key institution in our societies, and should prepare us for future by improving cognition and teaching us needed life skills. Education is associated with many aspects of life, including health. READ MORE

  7. 15. The role of atrial fibrillation in cognitive aging : a population-based study

    Author : Mozhu Ding; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : The role of atrial fibrillation (AF) in brain and cognitive aging (e.g., cognitive decline and dementia) is still unclear. READ MORE