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Physical activity and mental health among trauma-affected refugees : associations, experiences, and intervention efficacy
(Inst för klinisk neurovetenskap / Dept of Clinical Neuroscience, 2024-08-27)Aims: The overall aim of this thesis was to increase the understanding of physical activity (PA) and its impact on mental health and wellbeing among trauma-affected refugees and asylum-seekers, and with a particular focus ... -
Hemiplegic cerebral palsy : clinical presentation and aetiology
(Inst för klinisk neurovetenskap / Dept of Clinical Neuroscience, 2024-08-21)Cerebral palsy is an umbrella term for motor impairments that share features of a non-progressive brain injury, acquired during the early stages of its development. These motor impairments can have different aetiologic ... -
Angiogenesis in ocular neovascular diseases : from multitarget inhibition to gene therapy tools
(Inst för klinisk neurovetenskap / Dept of Clinical Neuroscience, 2024-08-16)Ocular neovascular diseases, such as neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) or proliferative retinopathies (PRs) are characterized by the growth of abnormal blood vessels in the eye, leading to vision impairment. ... -
Post-migration and stigma-based factors influencing mental health among refugees and sexual minority migrants
(Inst för klinisk neurovetenskap / Dept of Clinical Neuroscience, 2024-08-16)This thesis investigated how experiences in the new country of residence influence mental health among two subgroups among migrants that have been shown to be at heightened risk of developing poor mental health: refugees ... -
Fast multi-contrast magnetic resonance imaging of the brain : a diagnostic performance study
(Inst för klinisk neurovetenskap / Dept of Clinical Neuroscience, 2024-07-03)Background: Fast MRI is beneficial in time-critical situations like ischemic stroke and motion-prone patients and to meet the increasing clinical demand. Two fast and motion-robust, single-scan multi-contrast MRI techniques, ... -
Gaze into literacy : the potential of eye movement analysis for assessing children's word reading skills in ecological contexts
(Inst för klinisk neurovetenskap / Dept of Clinical Neuroscience, 2024-05-27)Children's reading proficiency is reflected in their eye movements during reading, a subject predominantly explored in experimental settings. This doctoral project investigates these dynamics within naturalistic environments. ... -
Implementing digital interventions for problematic alcohol use in the psychiatric context : visions and reality
(Inst för klinisk neurovetenskap / Dept of Clinical Neuroscience, 2024-05-24)The relationship between alcohol use disorder (AUD) and other mental health disorders is complex, with genetic, environmental, and causal factors at play. Comorbid AUD and psychiatric disorders lead to elevated risks of ... -
Socioeconomic determinants of quality of care and outcomes in multiple sclerosis
(Inst för klinisk neurovetenskap / Dept of Clinical Neuroscience, 2024-05-22)Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, inflammatory disease affecting the central nervous system (CNS), leading to varying degrees of neurological disability. While disease-modifying treatment (DMT) can ameliorate ... -
Automated microfluidic-based production of PET radioligands for clinical and preclinical use
(Inst för klinisk neurovetenskap / Dept of Clinical Neuroscience, 2024-05-02)In recent decades, microfluidic technologies have been explored for PET radiopharmaceutical production. Moreover, radiotracer production models have been gradually transitioning from centralized to decentralized models ... -
Psychological self-care in chronic conditions : development of digital interventions in type 1 diabetes and atopic dermatitis
(Inst för klinisk neurovetenskap / Dept of Clinical Neuroscience, 2024-04-30)Background: Psychological interventions for somatic conditions have a long history with many successful examples, often based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) However, psychologists are not commonly found in somatic ... -
Multiple sclerosis, viruses, and B cell depleting therapy : a meeting at the immune system
(Inst för klinisk neurovetenskap / Dept of Clinical Neuroscience, 2024-04-25)Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a highly heterogeneous disease with a complex and undiscovered etiology. Two of the strongest established risk factors for developing MS are carriage of the HLA-DRB1*15:01 allele and Epstein-Barr ... -
Scare or care? How immunological processes shape perception of sickness-relevant stimuli in humans
(Inst för klinisk neurovetenskap / Dept of Clinical Neuroscience, 2024-04-23)Humans and other animals have developed several defense systems to handle living in a pathogen-rich world. These defense systems include immune responses, as well as behavioral responses aimed at supporting immune functions ... -
Noninvasive estimation of intracranial pressure with optic nerve sheath diameter sonography
(Inst för klinisk neurovetenskap / Dept of Clinical Neuroscience, 2024-03-26)Background: Modern neurointensive care aims to prevent or mitigate secondary cerebral insults after severe primary cerebral insults, such as subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) or traumatic brain injury (TBI). Optimization of ... -
Translational studies of glucocerebrosidase in Parkinson´s disease
(Inst för klinisk neurovetenskap / Dept of Clinical Neuroscience, 2024-03-14)A number of genetic variants have been linked to Parkinson’s disease (PD). Among these, mutations in the GBA1 gene are identified as one of the most common risk factors for developing PD. The connection between increased ... -
Novel ophthalmological assessments for detection of optic pathway gliomas in children
(Inst för klinisk neurovetenskap / Dept of Clinical Neuroscience, 2024-02-22)Optic pathway gliomas (OPGs) are vision-threatening brain lesions that are extremely important to detect at young age for appropriate medical intervention. Children with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) are particularly at ... -
Development of novel and accessible treatments for trichotillomania and skin-picking disorder
(Inst för klinisk neurovetenskap / Dept of Clinical Neuroscience, 2024-02-15)Background: Trichotillomania (TTM) and Skin-picking disorder (SPD) are psychiatric conditions characterized by recurrent and excessive hair-pulling and skin-picking, respectively. These behaviors result in significant hair ... -
Am I mad, bad or dangerous? A novel intervention approach for unwanted intrusive thoughts
(Inst för klinisk neurovetenskap / Dept of Clinical Neuroscience, 2024-02-14)Background: Unwanted intrusive thoughts (UITs) containing unacceptable and taboo themes is regarded as a common and, for most, transient cognitive phenomenon. However, these thoughts can become so frequent and distressing ... -
Parkinson's disease and Gaucher disease : focus on the GBA1 link
(Inst för klinisk neurovetenskap / Dept of Clinical Neuroscience, 2024-02-13)Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the 2nd most common neurodegenerative disorder in the world, characterized by both motor as well as many non-motor features. There are many symptomatic treatments available, that may shift ... -
Does online parent training measure up to group parent training in real-world settings?
(Inst för klinisk neurovetenskap / Dept of Clinical Neuroscience, 2024-02-12)Background: Disruptive behavior problems involve recurrent patterns of defiance, aggression, and hostility that interfere with normal functioning. Disruptive behaviors are commonly observed in children and adolescents and ... -
Clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes in body dysmorphic disorder
(Inst för klinisk neurovetenskap / Dept of Clinical Neuroscience, 2024-02-01)Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is an early onset mental disorder characterized by a preoccupation with perceived flaws in physical appearance. Research on the presentation of the disorder is sparse, especially on young ...