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Visar resultat 11 - 15 av 116 avhandlingar innehållade ordet psychotic.

  1. 11. Cognitive deficits and HIV-associated psychotic disorders in Uganda

    Författare :Noeline Nakasujja; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Nyckelord :HIV AIDS;

    Sammanfattning : Introduction: HIV infection is known to cause neuro-psychiatric disturbances whose prevalence ranges between 74-83%. The prevalence of HIV in patients with psychosis has been found at 18%. Cognitive dysfunction occurs in 37% of HIV individuals with advanced HIV/AIDS even after the initiation of antiretroviral therapy. LÄS MER

  3. 12. Dysregulation of the kynurenine pathway in psychotic disorders : immunological aspects

    Författare :Magdalena Kegel; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Nyckelord :;

    Sammanfattning : Kynurenic acid (KYNA), a metabolite of the kynurenine pathway, is emerging as a key factor in the development of psychotic disorders. Increased levels of KYNA are found in the brain and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of patients with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, and are associated to psychotic symptoms. LÄS MER

  4. 13. Immunological Changes and Brain Function over a Psychotic-Depressive Spectrum

    Författare :Elisabeth R. Paul; Laura Korhonen; J. Paul Hamilton; Mats Lekander; Linköpings universitet; []
    Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Sammanfattning : Psychotic and depressive disorders are severe psychiatric disorders that contribute significantly to the global burden of disease. They are distinct disorders with different symptom profiles according to both the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual and the International Classification of Diseases. LÄS MER

  5. 14. Alexithymia : A Psychological Analysis Based on Clinical and Healthy Individuals

    Författare :Modji Mortazavi; Uppsala universitet; []
    Nyckelord :SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Psychology; Alexithymia; personality; psychosomatic disorders; psychotic characteristics; Psykologi; Psychology; Psykologi; Psychology; psykologi;

    Sammanfattning : Individuals with an alexithymic personality trait have been described as having not only difficulties in expressing and differentiating emotions, but also as having characteristics similar to psychotic individuals. Further, the alexithymic trait is believed to cause the individual psychosomatic disorders. LÄS MER

  7. 15. Mentally disordered offenders: a longitudinal study of forensic psychiatric assessments and criminal recidivism

    Författare :Christina Lund; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Personality disorders; Psychotic disorders; ; substance abuse dependency; Sanctions; Violent criminality; Criminal recidivism; Forensic psychiatric treatment; Long-term follow up;

    Sammanfattning : Background: During history, mentally disordered offenders have been in focus regarding responsibility for their crimes and imposition of punishment. The boundary stone of legal consequences for mentally ill offenders has been moved between ethical aspects and the possible link between crime and mental disorder. LÄS MER