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Pediatric traumatic brain injury in Finland : contextual influences and threats to caregiver capacity
(Turun yliopisto, 2018-10-12)
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when a mechanical force to the head distorts brain function. This interruption in function can result in temporary, long term or permanent brain damage or even death. Research on TBI's ...
Neural basis of acquired amusia and its recovery
(Turun yliopisto, 2018-05-25)
In acquired amusia, the healthy music processing system in the brain is disrupted due to focal brain damage. This creates an exceptional opportunity to investigate the critical neural architectures of music processing. ...
In vivo imaging of vascular adhesion protein 1 - preclinical studies with positron emission tomography
(Annales Universitatis Turkuensis D 1006Turun yliopisto, 2012-03-31)
The golden standard in nuclear medicine imaging of inflammation is the use of radiolabeled leukocytes. Although their diagnostic accuracy is good, the preparation of the leukocytes is both laborious and potentially hazardous ...
Aortic Stenosis and Heart Failure – Invasive Treatment and Prognosis
(Turun yliopisto, 2021-09-03)
ABSTRACT
Background: Aortic stenosis (AS) is one the most common heart valve diseases. Symptomatic AS leads to death within a few years if left untreated. For decades, open heart surgery with surgical aortic valve ...
Eating pathology – a challenge in school health care
(2018-09-14)
This is a prospective study of self-reported eating disorder symptoms (EDS) in youth. The aim was to enhance the detection of EDS and the use of health records in identifying individuals with the highest risk of EDS.
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Imaging glucose metabolism, neuroinflammation, and cannabinoid receptor 1 in transgenic mouse models of Alzheimer’s disease
(Turun yliopisto, 2019-04-13)
The pathophysiological cascade leading to Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by the accumulation of destructive β-amyloid in the brain. Convincing evidence has also shown that cerebral energy hypometabolism and an ...
Treatment of pediatric spine disorders
(Turun yliopisto, 2020-01-10)
Idiopathic scoliosis treatment options include bracing and surgery. Because of the great growth potential of the spine in juvenile idiopathic scoliosis (JIS) the right length of the fusion remains unknown. In adolescent ...
Psychosocial and environmental influences in early childhood and their relation to respiratory tract infections
(Turun yliopisto, 2018-09-21)
Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are most common in under-school-aged children, and they have a range of effects on society. In this study we aimed to examine modifiable risk factors relating to the young child’s immediate ...
Pain management in paediatric spinal surgery
(Turun yliopisto, 2019-12-13)
Posterior spinal fusion is one of the most common major surgical procedures performed in children and adolescents. Pain control can be challenging owing to the extensive posterior exposure and major tissue trauma. Therefore, ...
The first wheezing episode and the subsequent risk for asthma
(Turun yliopisto, 2018-06-29)
Abstract:
Background: The rhinovirus etiology of acute wheezing and allergic sensitization are important risk factors for asthma. Early interventions with oral corticosteroids have shown a possible potential to decrease ...