Search for dissertations about: "CIRRHOSIS OF LIVER- A CLINICAL STUDY"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 45 swedish dissertations containing the words CIRRHOSIS OF LIVER- A CLINICAL STUDY.
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1. Ultrasound based shear wave elastography of the liver : a non-invasive method for evaluation of liver disease
Abstract : Background: Detecting liver disease at an early stage is important, given that early intervention decreases the risk of developing cirrhosis and subsequently hepatocellular cancer (HCC). The non-invasive ultrasound-based shear wave elastography (SWE) has been used clinically for a decade to assess liver stiffness. READ MORE
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2. Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease : A clinical and histopathological study
Abstract : Fatty liver has previously often been associated with excessive alcohol consumption. During the last two decades, the interest in fatty liver occurring in non-drinkers i.e. non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has increased dramatically. READ MORE
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3. Liver cirrhosis-epidemiological and Clinical Aspects
Abstract : Liver cirrhosis is the end-stage of many different chronic liver diseases. Limited data exists on the epidemiology, natural history and complications of liver cirrhosis such as esophageal varices and malignancies in the Nordic countries after the discovery of hepatitis C (HCV). READ MORE
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4. Primary biliary cirrhosis : an epidemiological and clinical study based on patients from northern Sweden
Abstract : Primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) is a chronic cholestatic liver disease, which primarily affects middle-aged women. The liver histology is characterized by inflammation and destruction of the intrahepatic bile ducts as well as a high frequency of granuloma. READ MORE
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5. Daily Experiences and Perceived Quality of Care for Patients with Liver Cirrhosis
Abstract : Aim and methods: This thesis aimed to study patients’ experiences with illness in their day-to-day lives and their perceived quality of care before and after implementing a 24-month adjunctive registered nurse-based outpatient intervention in liver cirrhosis. Qualitative data was used to explore patient perspectives on day-to-day life and healthcare experiences related to liver cirrhosis. READ MORE