Search for dissertations about: "thyroidstimulating hormone TSH"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words thyroidstimulating hormone TSH.

  1. 1. The influence of status epilepticus on adeno-pituitary hormone secretion in man : with special reference to prolactin

    Author : Ulla Lindbom; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : epilepsy; status epilepticus; prolactin; growth hormone; cortisol; thyroidstimulating hormone TSH ; thyrotropin-releasing hormone TRH ; hypothalamic-pituitary axis;

    Abstract : Epileptic seizures as well as antiepileptic drugs (AED) may interfere with the hypothalamic pituitary axis (HPA) and have neuroendocrine effects. A transient increase of prolactin (PRL) and cortisol in serum after generalised tonic-clonic or complex partial seizures has been one of the most consistent findings, although absences and myoclonic seizures, as well as seizures of very short duration, do not seem to affect PRL levels. READ MORE

  2. 2. Thyroid hormones, interpersonal violence and personality traits : clinical studies in high-risk psychiatric cohorts

    Author : Cave Sinai; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Suicidal and violent behaviors as well as early life adversity are prevalent in clinical high-risk populations. Early life adversity is related to developmental dysregulation of behavioral and emotional traits. The neuroendocrine systems involved in the development of dysfunctional behavior and impulsive aggressive traits are not fully known. READ MORE