Search for dissertations about: "prediction of dementia"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 23 swedish dissertations containing the words prediction of dementia.

  2. 1. Prodromal Cognitive Signs of Dementia

    Author : Simona Sacuiu; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : cognitive function; mild cognitive impairment; prediction of dementia; Alzheimer s disease; vascular dementia; population study; birth cohort trends; terminal decline;

    Abstract : The increase in proportion of elderly worldwide, coupled with the fact that increasing age is a primary risk factor for dementia, have fuelled the efforts to unveil the warning signs of dementia. Although important achievements have been made in this field during the last decades, many questions are still to be answered. READ MORE

  4. 2. Population-based prediction of atrial fibrillation

    Author : Gustav Smith; Kardiologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; atrial fibrillation; prediction; epidemiology; genetics; natriuretic peptide; heart failure;

    Abstract : Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia and increases in prevalence. As AF confers increased risk of morbidity, stroke, dementia and mortality, a major objective of cardiovascular epidemiology today is the development of tools for prediction and prevention of AF and its consequences. READ MORE

  5. 3. Dementia with Lewy bodies —an Investigation of Cause and Consequence

    Author : Fredrik Boström; Klinisk minnesforskning; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Lewy body disease; Alzheimers disease; Dementia; Dementia with Lewy bodies;

    Abstract : Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is today considered to be the second most common primary neurodegenerative dementia after Alzheimer’s disease. However, the disease has only been a clearly defined entity for 13 years. READ MORE

  6. 4. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Beyond the Young Age : Investigation of the Prevalence of ADHD in Older Adults and the Risk of Age-related Disorders

    Author : Maja Dobrosavljevic; Henrik Larsson; Ebba du Rietz; Henrik Andershed; Alexandra Philipsen; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; ADHD; prevalence; comorbidity; functional impairments; older adults; age-related disorders; dementia; mild cognitive impairment; cardiometabolic disorders; prediction model;

    Abstract : Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impairing levels of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity. Symptoms of ADHD, which typically emerge in childhood, may persist until older age with a substantial adverse impact on health and functionality. READ MORE

  7. 5. Development of dementia in older adults : the body-mind connection

    Author : Giulia Grande; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : dementia;

    Abstract : Over the past years, two major lines have emerged in the field of dementia research that are focused on: (1) The accurate and early prediction of dementia, and (2) The identification of modifiable factors for dementia prevention. This thesis has contributed to both. READ MORE