Search for dissertations about: "CT densitometry"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words CT densitometry.

  2. 1. Severe and moderate alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency at the age of 30

    Author : Elisabeth Bernspång; allergologi och palliativ medicin Lungmedicin; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; cohort; screening; alpha-1-antitrypsin; lung function; CT densitometry; liver;

    Abstract : Alpha-1-antitrypsin (AAT) is a glycoprotein synthesised in the liver. Its main role is to protect lung tissue from destruction by neutrophil elastase. In severe (PiZZ) AAT deficiency, there is an increased risk of emphysema, especially in smokers. READ MORE

  4. 2. Measuring distal airspace dimensions with nanoparticles. Initial development of a diagnostic method

    Author : H Laura Aaltonen; Malmö Diagnostisk radiologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; nanoparticles; COPD; AiDA; biomarker;

    Abstract : Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) consists of emphysema and bronchial disease. The pulmonary function tests currently used to diagnose COPD have poor sensitivity for early disease. This may delay diagnosis and lead to a poorer prognosis compared to establishing the diagnosis at an earlier stage. READ MORE