Search for dissertations about: "depressive mood"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 89 swedish dissertations containing the words depressive mood.

2. 1. Hormonal contraception, mood and sexual function

   Author : Cecilia Lundin; Sundström Poromaa Inger; Wikman Anna; Bixo Marie; Gemzell Danielsson Kristina; Hadine Joffe; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : Hormonal contraception; combined oral contraception; mood; sexual function; depression; adverse mood effects;

   Abstract : Hormonal contraceptives (HCs) are used by millions of women worldwide. Apart from their contraceptive effect, they also offer additional health benefits such as decreased menstrual bleedings and amelioration of menstrual-related pain. READ MORE

4. 2. Genetic studies of depressive symptoms

   Author : Mårten Jansson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Depressive Symptoms; Twin; Heritability; Serotonin receptor 2A; Serotonin transporter; MAOA; MAOB; Thrombocyte MAO activity; Linkage Disequilibrium.;

   Abstract : This thesis is focused on depressive symptoms particularly in late fife. Depressive symptoms are associated with serious negative outcomes a greater level of disability and with excess morbidity and mortality. READ MORE

5. 3. Genetic studies in mood disorders

   Author : Magnus Lekman; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Mood disorders, including bipolar disorder (BPD) and major depressive disorder (MDD), are highly complex psychiatric disorders. Decades of genetic studies have generated a large number of putative genetic susceptibility variants. However, with exception of CACNA1C, SYNE1 and ANK3 in BPD no robust association has as yet been identified. READ MORE

6. 4. Studies on affective disorders in rural Ethiopia

   Author : Abebaw Fekadu; Lars Jacobsson; Gunnar Kullgren; Lars von Knorring; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; bipolar disorder; depressive disorder; affective disorder; mood disorder; prevalence; outcome; cross-sectional study; prospective study; longitudinal study; isolated population; Ethiopia; Africa; developing countries; Psychiatry; Psykiatri; psykiatri; Psychiatry;

   Abstract : Background Affective disorders are poorly defined and studied in sub-Saharan Africa despite their substantial public health impact. Objectives Overall objective: To describe the epidemiology of selected affective disorders in rural Ethiopia. Specific objectives 1. READ MORE

7. 5. Effects of Vagus Nerve Stimulation and Ketogenic Diet on Quality of Life and Changes in EEG and Sleep

   Author : Tove Hallböök; Lund Pediatrik; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; vagus nerve stimulation; neuropsykologi; Neurologi; neurophysiology; neuropsychology; Neurology; Medicin människa och djur ; Medicine human and vertebrates ; behaviour; attention; ketogenic diet; delta power; slow wave sleep; REM; mood; sleep; quality of life; EEG; seizure frequency; spike detection; children; neurofysiologi; Pediatri; epilepsy; Pediatrics;

   Abstract : When anti-epileptic drugs fail, and epilepsy surgery is found unfeasible or ineffective, there remains a group of at least 25% of children with epilepsy in whom seizure control cannot be achieved. Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is an adjunctive treatment for medically refractory epilepsy. READ MORE