Search for dissertations about: "patient s delay"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 swedish dissertations containing the words patient s delay.

  2. 1. The patient with bladder cancer. From symptoms, through treatment, with special reference to psychosocial consequences of radical cystectomy

    Author : Åsa G E Månsson; Urologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; philosophical attitudes; psychosocial intervention; projective test; postoperative adjustment; Bladder cancer; cystectomy; quality of life; Urology; nephrology; Urologi; nefrologi;

    Abstract : Factors determining patient`s and doctor`s delay in diagnosis of bladder cancer were type of initial symptoms, level of health service first consulted and number of steps in the referral system. No correlation was found between psychosocial factors and patient`s delay. READ MORE

  4. 2. Access to tuberculosis care in rural China : comparing the impact of alternative control projects

    Author : Biao Xu; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Tuberculosis; DOTS; socioeconomic status; diagnostic delay; expenditure; health care seeking; rural; China;

    Abstract : Background: China has the second highest burden of tuberculosis (TB) worldwide. The modern TB control strategies Directly Observed Treatment, Short Course (DOTS) has, since 1992, been adopted by the National TB Control Programme (NTP) with subsidized or free TB care to smear-positive TB patients. READ MORE

  5. 3. Chest wall sarcomas

    Author : Björn Widhe; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Aim: To evaluate initial symptoms and clinical features, diagnosis and delay in osteosarcoma (OS), Ewing sarcoma (EWS) and chest wall chondrosarcoma (CS). To assess treatment and identify prognostic factors in chest wall CS. READ MORE

  6. 4. Omega-3 fatty acid treatment in mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease : results from the OmegAD study

    Author : Yvonne Freund-Levi; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Alzheimer s disease; progressive neurodegenerative disease; omega-3 fatty acid n-3 FA docosahexaenoic acid; DHA; eicosapentatenoic acid; EPA; linoleic acid; LA; acetylcholinesterase inhibitors; AChEI; Minimental State Examination; MMSE; ADAS-cog; Clinical Dementia Rating scale; CDR; Neuropsychiatric Inventory; NPI; Montgomery Åsberg Depression Rating scale; MADRS; Disability Assessment for Dementia; DAD; Care givers burden CGB; APOEε4; hs-CRP; IL-6; TNF-α and sIL-RII; Aβ42; T-tau and P-tau; weight; Body Mass Index; BMI.;

    Abstract : Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a major public health concern in all countries with an increasing prevalence. It is expected to quadruple by the year 2047. READ MORE

  7. 5. Conduction Disturbances in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation

    Author : Eva Hertervig; Kardiologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Kardiovaskulära systemet; Cardiovascular system; Pulmonary Vein Potentials; Atrial Fibrillation; Conduction Disturbances;

    Abstract : Background: The electrophysiological mechanisms underlying atrial fibrillation (AF) are incompletely understood. Experimental studies have shown that remodelling of the atrial myocardium is linked to the occurrence and perpetuation of AF. READ MORE