Essays about: "Atrophy"

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  1. 6. 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

  3. 7. FDG PET and MRI as biomarkers of Tau pathology in Alzheimer’s disease

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Putu Ayuwidia Ekaputri; [2021]
    Keywords : Alzheimer’s disease; fdg pet; mri; tau pet; tau pathology;

    Abstract : Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography (FDG PET) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) are commonly used in a clinical setting as an examination in Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) patients. FDG PET is an imaging tool to evaluate hypometabolism; meanwhile, the MRI observes the brain volume. READ MORE

  4. 8. The medial temporal lobe subregional atrophy in early onset and late onset amnestic variant Alzheimer’s disease

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Hmon Wutt; [2021]
    Keywords : Medial temporal lobe subregional atrophy; Early onset AD vs late onset AD; Amnestic variant of AD; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Memory impairment and prominent hippocampal atrophy are the most recognisable features of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). It has been known that hippocampus and surrounding medial temporal lobe (MTL) structures support memory processes. However, specific function of each MTL subfield remains to be elucidated. READ MORE

  5. 9. Development, Modelling and Investigation of a Robotic Exoskeleton for Astronaut Back Support

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för system- och rymdteknik

    Author : Evert Häggman; [2021]
    Keywords : Exoskeleton; Musculoskeletal Disorders; Biorobotics; Astronaut;

    Abstract : Musculoskeletal disorders, specifically low back pain, has been well documented andreported by astronauts throughout the space exploration era. Statistics from astronautmemoirs states that 52-68% of astronauts experience moderate to severe lower backpain after prolonged spaceflights. READ MORE

  6. 10. The Unsettlement of the Greek Property Regime and the Emergence of Vigilant Violence in Thessaloniki’s West End

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Nikolaos Vrantsis; [2021]
    Keywords : Housing; Housing System; Property Regime; Loïc Wacquant; Pierre Bourdieu; Social Space; Symbolic Power; Field of power; Thessaloniki; Ksiladika; Vigilance; Vigilant violence; Neoliberalism
; State ;

    Abstract : The thesis inquires into the entanglement between the unsettlement of the Greek model of social reproduction that heavily relies on self-regulated property ownership and the emergence of vigilant violence on behalf of local property owners against undocumented migrants in the relegated neighborhood of Ksiladika in Thessaloniki’s West End. It probes the extent to which incidents of vigilant violence can be used as indicators of the structural deficiencies in the Greek housing system and property paradigm. READ MORE