Search for dissertations about: "prescription drug use disorders"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 14 swedish dissertations containing the words prescription drug use disorders.

  2. 6. Computational studies of photodynamic drugs, phototoxic reactions and drug design

    Author : Klefah Abrahem Klefah Musa; Leif Eriksson; Nino Russo; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NSAIDs; fluoroquinolone; photodegradation; phototoxicity; drug design; DFT; TD-DFT; Biophysical chemistry; Biofysikalisk kemi; Chemistry; Kemi;

    Abstract : The most important criterion when designing new drugs or improving old ones in order to prevent side effects or at least diminish them is drug safety. Treatment of all diseases generally needs use of either topical application or systemic medications (transported in the blood) during a certain period of time. READ MORE

  4. 7. The monoamine stabilizer (-)-OSU6162 : a potential novel treatment for alcohol use disorders

    Author : Ida Fredriksson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Alcohol use disorder (AUD) represent a major health problem worldwide. Despite the severe consequences of AUD, only four medications are approved in Sweden for this disease. In addition, the prescription rates are low, partly due to varying clinical efficacy of these medications. Consequently, new, more effective pharmacotherapies are needed. READ MORE

  5. 8. Older persons with mental disorders : health, care and health care situations

    Author : Gunilla Martinsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Aged;

    Abstract : Older persons with mental disorders other than dementia disorders represent a vulnerable group in the health care system. Old age brings inevitable changes and the additional impact of newly developed mental disorders may strikingly alter the life situation. READ MORE

  6. 9. Metabolic disorders in the etiology of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis : an epidemiological approach

    Author : Daniela Mariosa; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease characterized by a loss of motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord, leading to progressive muscle weakness in multiple regions of the body. No effective treatment is available and the disease progresses rapidly to death with an average survival time of 3-5 years after symptom onset. READ MORE

  7. 10. Diabetes in primary care : quality of life, metabolic control, drugs and socioeconomic factors

    Author : Per Wändell; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : diabetes mellitus; quality of life; socioeconomic factors; cross-sectional survey; Sweden; primary health care; disability pension; psychic symptoms; drug utilisation antidiabetic drugs; cardiovascular agents; lipid-lowering drugs;

    Abstract : Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases affecting the Swedish population, with a prevalence of 3-4%. Most diabetic patients receive their care in the primary health care service. READ MORE