Search for dissertations about: "Diagnostic instrument"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 86 swedish dissertations containing the words Diagnostic instrument.
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1. Food Antigen Sensitivity in Coeliac Disease Assessed by the Mucosal Patch Technique
Abstract : A diagnosis of coeliac disease (CD) in adults relies on the presence of a structurally abnormal intestinal mucosa, followed by a clear clinical remission on a gluten-free diet. There is a clear need for a rapid, simple, safe and sensitive method to determine the type and intensity of inflammation in the gut mucosa in clinical practice. READ MORE
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2. Mild intellectual disability: Diagnostic and outcome aspects
Abstract : The aim of the thesis was to describe mild intellectual disability (ID) from various neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric perspectives in children and young adults. Paper I The objective of the first paper was to analyse coexisting neurodevelopmental disorders/problems and diagnostic concerns in a population-based group of 33 school age children with mild ID. READ MORE
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3. Near infrared and skin impedance spectroscopic in vivo measurements on human skin : development of a diagnostic tool for skin cancer
Abstract : Every year approximately 2800 Swedes are diagnosed with malignant melanoma, the form of cancer that is most rapidly increasing in incidence in the Western world. The earlier we can identify and diagnose a malignant melanoma, the better is the prognosis. READ MORE
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4. Laryngopharyngeal reflux - development and refinement of diagnostic tools
Abstract : Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), characterized by symptoms of chronic cough, hoarseness, throat clearing, globus, laryngospasm, throat pain and excessive mucus has in recent years been recognized as an extra-esophageal manifestation of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). There are still many questions to be answered regarding how to diagnose the LPR disease and how to effectively select patients that may benefit from treatment. READ MORE
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5. Diagnostic and pathophysiological aspects of Capnocytophaga canimorsus infections
Abstract : Dog- and cat-related wound-infections in humans are common. Capnocytophaga canimorsus and Capnocytophaga cynodegmi can be transmitted from dogs and cats to humans via bites or scratches. C. canimorsus is considered to be invasive and may cause sepsis, meningitis or endocarditis, whereas C. READ MORE