Essays about: "Alzheimer´s disease"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 104 essays containing the words Alzheimer´s disease.

  1. 21. Evaluation of fitness to drive with cognitive failure

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

    Author : Jimmy Suomalainen; [2022]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Background: Having a driving license can make a significant difference in the quality of life for an individual, as it enables freedom and possibilities. However, not everyone is fit to drive as it requires many functions that need to work simultaneously to maintain safety while driving. READ MORE

  3. 22. Probing Gray Matter Microstructure in Alzheimer’s Disease using Diffusion MRI

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för reglerteknik

    Author : Teresa Scheidt; [2022]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease and the most common cause of dementia. Apart from an early and accurate diagnosis, the ability to track progressive changes is important for the development of disease modifying treatments. READ MORE

  4. 23. Visual Transformers for 3D Medical Images Classification: Use-Case Neurodegenerative Disorders

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för informationsteknologi

    Author : Pooriya Khorramyar; [2022]
    Keywords : Artificial intelligence; Explainable AI; Machine learning; Deep learning; Computer vision; Vision Transformer; Visual Transformer; ViT; Convolutional Neural Network; CNN; Neurodegenerative disorder; Mild cognitive impairment; Alzheimer s disease; Fluorodeoxyglucose; 18F-FDG; Positron Emission Tomography; PET; Brain; Brain scan;

    Abstract : A Neurodegenerative Disease (ND) is progressive damage to brain neurons, which the human body cannot repair or replace. The well-known examples of such conditions are Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), which affect millions of lives each year. READ MORE

  5. 24. Intermittent fasting improves cognitive abilities in Alzheimer’s disease

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Hanna Ek; [2022]
    Keywords : Intermittent fasting; ketogenic diet; Alzheimer’s disease; cognition;

    Abstract : Alzheimer's disease is the most common dementia disease and the main cause of death. The hallmark is neurofibrillary tangles (abnormal aggregates of tau protein) and beta-amyloid (Aβ) neuritic plaques that leads to impaired cognitive function such as memory loss and learning difficulties. READ MORE

  6. 25. Conformational Changes in Insulin Regulated Aminopeptidase

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Läkemedelsdesign och läkemedelsutveckling

    Author : Sebastian Moes; [2021]
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    Abstract : Global disease burden due to age related cognitive decline and dementias, especially Alzheimer’s disease, are a growing public health problem. Current treatments fail to completely prevent or cure dementia. READ MORE