Search for dissertations about: "radiation-induced brain injury"

Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words radiation-induced brain injury.

2. 1. Fluid biomarkers of extracellular matrix remodelling across neurological diseases

   Author : Karolina Minta; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Alzheimer’s disease; biomarker; extracellular matrix; idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus; immunoassay; mass spectrometry; radiation-induced brain injury; traumatic brain injury; vascular dementia;

   Abstract : Neurological diseases constitute a major health and socioeconomic issue. Despite an enormous amount of research going on globally, the prevalence and mortality of neurological disorders are still rising. READ MORE

4. 2. Perfusion MRI of the brain after radiotherapy in patients with glioblastoma – potential and problems

   Author : Markus Fahlström; Elna-Marie Larsson; Tufve Nyholm; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

   Abstract : Perfusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a useful tool in diagnostic evaluation and treatment response assessment in patients with glioblastoma. The standard treatment regimen includes surgical resection, radiotherapy and adjuvant chemotherapy. However, prognosis is poor; relative 5-year survival is 3–5%. READ MORE

5. 3. lntestinal health after pelvic radiotherapy - towards understanding persisting pathophysiological mechanisms

   Author : Sravani Devarakonda; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; pelvic radiotherapy; dietary fiber; intestinal inflammation; neurogenesis;

   Abstract : Pelvic cancer survivors struggle with life-long symptoms caused by radiotherapy. Many pelvic cancer survivors live with a constant fear of leaking faeces and the need to always have a toilet within reach. Some of these survivors are forced to retire early and live in social isolation. READ MORE