Essays about: "STN"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the word STN.

  1. 1. Vila i träd : sambandet mellan gravträd och människors miljöengagemang och attityd till växtlighet

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Klara Kristensson; [2022]
    Keywords : gravträd; antropomorfism; växtblindhet; miljöengagemang; gravskick; kyrkogård;

    Abstract : Idag står vi inför det brådskande hotet om en omfattande massutrotning av både växter och djur. Så många som hälften av världens växtarter kvalificeras som hotade till utrotning inom de närmsta decennierna. READ MORE

  3. 2. Sex-differences in reported adverse side-effects caused by Deep Brain Stimulation therapy in the subthalamic nucleus

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Lucas Werner; [2021]
    Keywords : Deep brain stimulation; subthalamic nucleus; sex-differences; STN-DBS; Parkinson s disease;

    Abstract : Parkinson’s disease is a common neurological disease which will progressively damagedopaminergic neurons in the brain. Later stages of the disease will result in death of theneurons. The diagnosis is often made with respect to the motor symptoms, which includetremors, bradykinesia, and rigidity. READ MORE

  4. 3. Behavioral effects of deep brain stimulation in the subthalamic nucleus in obsessive compulsive disorder

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Rebecka Antonsson; [2021]
    Keywords : Deep brain stimulation; subthalamic nucleus; obsessive compulsive disorder; behavioral side effects; zona incerta; inferior thalamic peduncle;

    Abstract : Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is one of the most disabling psychiatric disorder. About 10% of patients with OCD do not respond to pharmacological treatment. However, deep brain stimulation (DBS) has advanced as an alternative treatment. READ MORE

  5. 4. The subthalamic nucleus in health and disease

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Yu Zhang; [2020]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder in the world. PD is caused by degeneration of the dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra pars compacta (SNc). READ MORE

  6. 5. Realization of Fricatives in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease Treated with Deep Brain Stimulation in the Subthalamic Nucleus or the Caudal Zona Incerta

    University essay from Logopedi

    Author : Elisabeth Eklund; Lena Sandström; [2013]
    Keywords : Parkinson’s disease; deep brain stimulation; subthalamic nucleus; caudal zona incerta; dysarthria; articulation; fricatives;

    Abstract : Background In advanced Parkinson’s disease (PD) the motor symptoms can be treated with deep brain stimulation (DBS). Subthalamic nucleus (STN) has been the most common target and caudal zona incerta (cZi) is a more recent target for stimulation. READ MORE