Search for dissertations about: "neuropsychiatric diagnosis"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 32 swedish dissertations containing the words neuropsychiatric diagnosis.

2. 1. Studies on Neuropsychiatric Manifestations and Genetic Factors in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

   Author : Andreas Jönsen; Reumatologi och molekylär skelettbiologi; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Skeleton; Genetics; Systemic Lupus Erythematosus; Neuropsychiatric; rheumatology locomotion; Skelett; muskelsystem; reumatologi; muscle system;

   Abstract : Background: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease encompassing a wide range of symptoms that can emanate from pathology in virtually any organ system. Severe SLE includes involvement of the central nervous system and kidneys. READ MORE

4. 2. Pediatric acute neuropsychiatric syndrome : diagnosis, biomarkers and treatment

   Author : Eva Hesselmark; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Background: Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS) and Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) are proposed diagnoses combining a clinical picture of acute onset obsessive compulsive disorder, tics or eating disorders with a suggested inflammatory pathogenesis. However, it remains uncertain if patients with PANS or PANDAS differ from other psychiatric patients with regard to symptoms, disorder course or symptom load at onset. READ MORE

5. 3. Global Assessment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder : Examining Objective Measures of Hyperactivity, Impulsivity and Inattention in Adults

   Author : Hanna Edebol; Torsten Norlander; Lars Helldin; Leif Lindström; Philip Asherson; Karlstads universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; Objective measures; Adults; Psychometrics; Diagnosis; Treatment; Psykologi; Psychology; Psychology;

   Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to examine objective laboratory measures of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adult persons and to develop measures for diagnosis and treatment using a psychometric instrument called the Quantified Behavior Test Plus. The instrument objectively quantifies cardinal symptom manifestations in adult ADHD using motion tracking devices and continuous performance testing. READ MORE

6. 4. Frontotemporal dementia - symptoms and brain pathology

   Author : Maria Landqvist; Lund Psykiatri; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; genetics; neuropsychiatric symptoms; protein pathology; clinical diagnosis; neuropathology; biomarkers; Frontotemporal dementia;

   Abstract : Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is the clinical term for a heterogeneous group of dementia disorders with symptoms emerging from frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD). FTD encompasses the behavioural variant (bvFTD) and the progressive aphasias: progressive non-fluent aphasia (PNFA) and semantic dementia (SD). READ MORE

7. 5. Comorbidity across childhood-onset neuropsychiatric disorders

   Author : Ola Ståhlberg; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Autism spectrum disorders; ADHD; disruptive behaviors; comorbidity; clinical psychiatric patients; juvenile delinquency; outcome; criminal recidivism;

   Abstract : Background: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) are clinically found to be comorbid with each other and with other psychiatric conditions to a greater extent than what is previously assumed. It is, however, difficult to capture this complexity using current diagnostic systems, where exclusion criteria prevent simultaneous diagnosis. READ MORE