Sökning: "Lars-Olof Wahlund"
Hittade 5 avhandlingar innehållade orden Lars-Olof Wahlund.
1. Methods for the analysis and characterization of brain morphology from MRI images
Sammanfattning : Brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an imaging modality that produces detailed images of the brain without using any ionizing radiation. From a structural MRI scan, it is possible to extract morphological properties of different brain regions, such as their volume and shape. LÄS MER
2. Delirium in old patients with femoral neck fracture : risk factors, outcome, prevention and treatment
Sammanfattning : Delirium is probably the most common presenting symptom of disease in old age. Delirium, as defined in DSM-IV, is a neuropsychiatric syndrome characterized by disturbance in attention and consciousness, which develops over a short period of time and where the symptoms tend to fluctuate during the course of the day. LÄS MER
3. Psychotropic and analgesic drug use among old people : with special focus on people living in institutional geriatric care
Sammanfattning : Old people in general, and those affected by dementia disorders in particular, are more sensitive to drug side effects than younger people. Despite this, the use of nervous system drugs and analgesics among old people is common, and has increased in recent years. LÄS MER
4. Aspects on clinical diagnosis of dementia, with focus on biological markers
Sammanfattning : The clinical dementia diagnosis has become more complex with increasing knowledge of the heterogeneity of the disorder and its different aetiological aspects. A clinical dementia population and a control group were investigated with the following aims: I. LÄS MER
5. Geriatric Aspects of Frail Nursing Home Residents : A Swedish cohort study
Sammanfattning : Background: The number and proportion of older people are increasing in Sweden as well as throughout the western world. Older people with increasing assistance needs that can no longer be met in their own home need institutional long-term care in nursing homes. LÄS MER