Search for dissertations about: "drug information center"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 swedish dissertations containing the words drug information center.

2. 1. Asymmetric Information and The Production of Health

   Author : Mattias Lundbäck; Nationalekonomiska institutionen; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; ekonomisk teori; ekonometri; Nationalekonomi; economic policy; economic theory; economic systems; Economics; econometrics; reimbursement; health care; moral hazard; quality; asymmetric information; ekonomiska system; ekonomisk politik; Hospital science and management; Sjukhusforskning; sjukhusförvaltning; Pharmacological sciences; pharmacognosy; pharmacy; toxicology; Farmakologi; farmakognosi; farmaci; toxikologi;

   Abstract : The common theme of this thesis is the analysis of asymmetric information when applied to the market for health care production. The thesis consists of six more or less independent papers and an introduction to the thesis were purpose and methodology are stated (part one). Part two is an investigation into the pricing of pharmaceuticals in Sweden. READ MORE

4. 2. Image and Data Analysis for Biomedical Quantitative Microscopy

   Author : Damian J. Matuszewski; Ida-Maria Sintorn; Carolina Wählby; Peter Horvath; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; high-content screening; drug selection; DNA content histogram; manual image annotation; deep learning; convolutional neural networks; hardware integration; Computerized Image Processing; Datoriserad bildbehandling;

   Abstract : This thesis presents automatic image and data analysis methods to facilitate and improve microscopy-based research and diagnosis. New technologies and computational tools are necessary for handling the ever-growing amounts of data produced in life science. READ MORE

5. 3. Effects of abstinence self-efficacy and coping on substance use among homeless youth

   Author : Yunhwan Kim; Natasha Slesnick; USA Columbus OH Ohio State University; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES;

   Abstract : Homeless youth are a vulnerable and understudied group who has consistently reported elevated levels of substance use. Understanding the factors associated with substance use within this population may help guide future intervention efforts. READ MORE

6. 4. Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson's disease and essential tremor Outcome and experiences from patients' and spouses' perspectives

   Author : Anna Lena Törnqvist; Neurokirurgi; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; goal attainment; speech; social life; spouses; Neurologi; neurophysiology; Neurology; Parkinson s disease; neurofysiologi; neuropsykologi; Deep Brain Stimulation; essential tremor; neuropsychology;

   Abstract : The treatment related effects and personalized goal fulfilment of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) have been assessed in studies with different designs. The brain targets included the thalamus for medically intractable tremor in Parkinson's disease (PD) or essential tremor (ET) and the subthalamicus for reducing hypo-, bradykinesia, tremor, rigidity and dystonia in PD. READ MORE

7. 5. Insulin-Degrading Enzyme : A link between insulin resistance and Alzheimer's disease

   Author : Helena Kullenberg; Marie Svedberg; Maria Kumlin; Thomas Nyström; Michael Alvarsson; Sophiahemmet Högskola; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

   Abstract : Background: Prior research has demonstrated an elevated risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD) among individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Insulin resistance is a potential common link between these conditions, and it is associated with AD due to the insulin-degrading enzyme (IDE), which also degrades amyloid-β (Aβ) in the brain. READ MORE