Search for dissertations about: "executive dysfunction"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 21 swedish dissertations containing the words executive dysfunction.

  2. 11. Cognitive functions in depression and anxiety disorders : findings from a population-based study

    Author : Eija Airaksinen; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : depression; anxiety; general population; cognitive functions; episodic memory; recovery; etiology; follow-up studies.;

    Abstract : This doctorial thesis examines cognitive functions in depression and anxiety disorders in a populationbased sample that includes mostly untreated persons. It is well established that depression is associated with cognitive impairments. READ MORE

  4. 12. Cured but not well : long term survivorship after allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation

    Author : Erik Boberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Improved donor matching and supportive care have reduced short term complications after allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), leading to a growing number of survivors. However, despite being cured of leukemia many patients struggle to return to a normal life due to persistent chronic graft versus host disease (cGvHD), fatigue and cognitive dysfunction. READ MORE

  5. 13. Adolescent sleep : comorbid problems and behavioral treatment of insomnia

    Author : Lie Åslund; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Background: Sleep problems, especially insomnia, are common in adolescents and are often associated with other problems, such as anxiety, depression and chronic pain. Even though there are effective psychological treatments for adults with insomnia, the scientific basis for adolescents is weak. READ MORE

  6. 14. Neuropsychological functions in women with borderline personality disorder and a history of suicide attempts

    Author : Liselotte Maurex; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a complex psychiatric disorder that leads to intense suffering for afflicted individuals, and extensive use of health care resources. Self-injurious and suicidal behaviors are common among individuals diagnosed with BPD, and as many as 10% of these will eventually die from suicide. READ MORE

  7. 15. On the role of parvalbumin interneurons in neuronal network activity in the prefrontal cortex

    Author : Nicolas Gustavo Guyon; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The prefrontal cortex (PFC) is an area important for executive functions, the initiation and temporal organization of goal-directed behavior, as well as social behaviors. Inhibitory interneurons expressing parvalbumin (PV) have a vital role in modulating PFC circuit plasticity and output, as inhibition by PV interneurons on excitatory pyramidal neurons regulates the excitability of the network. READ MORE