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Study of neurodegenerative diseases with novel MRI techniques
(2015-05-19)
Neurodegenerative diseases are a heterogeneous group of disorders that are
characterized by the progressive degeneration of structure and function of the nervous
system. They include diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease ...
Peripheral nerve glia as multipotent progenitors in craniofacial development
(2014-12-22)
Craniofacial development is complex. Numerous populations of progenitor cells coordinate
activities to produce an array of highly integrated tissues inside the developing head.
However, it is not clear how some key ...
Factors influencing the metabolism of inorganic arsenic in humans
(2007-05-11)
Inorganic arsenic (iAs), a naturally occurring drinking water contaminant, is a potent human carcinogen and toxicant. It is believed that in humans, as well as in most mammals, inorganic arsenic is biotransformed via ...
Self-rated health : biobehavioral determinants with focus on inflammatory factors
(2010-05-28)
Self-rated (subjective) health is an independent predictor of future
mortality, but neither the mechanisms behind this relation nor the
biological determinants of poor self-rated health are known. Inflammatory
cytokines ...
On the role of NMDA receptor subunits in the acute and chronic effects of nicotine
(2005-03-18)
Nicotine is considered the main dependence-producing constituent in tobacco products. In analogy with other drugs of abuse, nicotine enhances dopamine (DA) neurotransmission within the mesocorticolimbic DA system. This ...
Molecular and clinical markers in ischaemic cerebrovascular disease
(2013-08-13)
Ischaemic stroke and TIA, together labelled as Ischaemic Cerebrovascular Disease (ICVD), is a heterogeneous, complex disorder with great impact on morbidity and mortality worldwide. Genetic predisposition and environmental ...
Post-migration stress and mental health among refugees : a population-based survey among refugees from Syria recently resettled in Sweden
(2021-05-31)
Refugees are exposed to several risk factors for mental ill health before, during, and after the migration. While the impact of traumatic experiences on the mental health of refugees is well-known, the effect of adverse ...
What makes cognitive behavior therapy work? An investigation of psychological and inflammatory processes
(2019-03-06)
Background: Common mental disorders (CMDs; anxiety disorders, depression, insomnia and stress-related disorders) cause significant suffering, reduced functioning and impaired quality of life. Cognitive behavior therapy ...
Basis for reclassification of nasopharyngeal carcinoma
(2012-03-22)
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) shows broad differences in racial and geographical distribution, radiosensitivity, and a multifactorial etiology. This thesis aims to identify molecular biomarkers with potentially valuable ...
Refugees and asylum seekers : their social networks and encounter with the mental health services
(2021-11-09)
Background: Migrants run a greater risk of poor mental health than host populations, but there are large variations depending on diagnosis, pre- and postmigration experiences, gender, and regions of origin. Some studies ...