Essays about: ": Schizofreni"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 essays containing the words : Schizofreni.

  1. 1. Sleep spindle activity and cognitive performance in patients with schizophrenia : A systematic review

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Charlotte Jansson; [2023]
    Keywords : Schizophrenia; sleep spindles; cognitive functions; cognitive performance; consolidation; Schizofreni; sömnspindlar; kognitiva funktioner; kognitiv prestation; konsolidering;

    Abstract : Patients diagnosed with schizophrenia (SZ) show major deficits in cognitive functioning andsleep spindle activity. As much indicates that sleep spindle activity is related to cognitive performance, this literature review intended to investigate the degree of their relationship inpatients with SZ. READ MORE

  3. 2. Assessing Explanatory Models of Auditory Verbal Hallucinations

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för idé- och samhällsstudier

    Author : Robles Rena Lior; [2022]
    Keywords : AVH; hallucinations; auditory verbal hallucinations; self-monitoring; inner speech; imagination; imagined speech; auditory imagery; inserted thoughts; schizophrenia;

    Abstract : Many attempts have been made to explain the nature of auditory verbal hallucinations (AVH) or the phenomenon of “hearing voices”. In the contemporary discussion of auditory verbal hallucinations, the raw material of the voices of AVH is seen as either inner speech, a spontaneously activated auditory experience, or imagined speech. READ MORE

  4. 3. Social Behavior in a Zebrafish Model of Schizophrenia

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

    Author : Dagmar Halldorsdottir; [2022]
    Keywords : Zebrafish; Schizophrenia; RNA binding motif protein 12 gene RBM12 ; Personal space; Average inter-fish distance; Anxiety-like behavior; Wall-hugging; Speed; Bottom-dwelling;

    Abstract : Schizophrenia is a severe psychiatric disorder with unsatisfactory treatment options and poorly under- stood etiology. Genetic models are a suitable tool for studying this disorder with its high heritability. However, currently available animal models do not cover the broad range of schizophrenia symptoms and are not disorder-specific. READ MORE

  5. 4. Investigation of coherence between limbic structures in a rodent model of Parkinson's Disease

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Love Zachrisson; [2021]
    Keywords : Parkinson’s Disease; PD; Psychosis; Schizophrenia; MK801; Synchrony; Coherence; 6-OHDA; Rats; 128-channel multi electrode array; MATLAB; LFP; Biomarker; ASSR; Steady-state response; Parkinsons sjudkom; PD; Psykos; Schizofreni; MK801; Synkronicitet; Koherens; 6-OHDA; Försökdsjur; Råttor; Elektrodimplantat; MATLAB; LFP; Biomarkör; ASSR; Steady-state responser;

    Abstract : Parkinson’s Disease affects 10 million people worldwide, with 40% of patients developing an associated psychosis which has been identified by studies as the number one source of caretaker distress and is related to increased mortality. This is further complicated by the fact that typical antipsychotic drugs worsen many of the motor symptoms implicated in Parkinson’s Disease, with only one commercially available drug able to ameliorate both symptoms. READ MORE

  6. 5. Structural basis of modulation by pH and calcium in a ligand-gated ion channel

    University essay from KTH/Genteknologi

    Author : Olivia Andén; [2021]
    Keywords : Pentameric ligand-gated ion channels; bacterial homolog; protein expression; protein purification; cryo-electron microscopy; data processing; protein structure; Pentamerisk ligandstyrd jonkanal; bakteriell homolog; proteinexpression; proteinrening; kryo-elektronmikroskopi;

    Abstract : Pentameriska ligandstyrda jonkanaler (pLGICs) är avgörande för omvandlingen av kemisk till elektrisk signalöverföring i djurs nervsystem. Dysfunktion i dessa kanaler har visat sig vara kopplad till flera sjukdomar inklusive epilepsi, schizofreni, Alzheimers och autism, vilket gör dem till en måltavla för en mängd olika läkemedel. READ MORE