Search for dissertations about: "Management of non -healing ulcer"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words Management of non -healing ulcer.

2. 1. Management of Helicobacter pylori infection in Vietnam

   Author : Thuc-Uyen Wheeldon; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Helicobacter pylori; developing country; eradication treatment; antibiotic;

   Abstract : Aims: The general aim of the present study was to assess the usefulness of Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy in the long-term outcome of peptic ulcer disease in a developing country such as Vietnam. In addition, we also wanted to elaborate a simple and efficacious treatment regimen and to evaluate the accuracy of the non-invasive ELISA method for use in Vietnam. READ MORE

4. 2. A bio-psychological analysis of functional gastrointestinal disorders and a clinical trial of its treatment using psychodrama

   Author : Ingemar Arn; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Gastrointestinal disorders; IBS; NUD; psychodrama; group psychotherapy; personality; psychoendochrinology; oxytocin; gastrin; somatostatin;

   Abstract : Functional disorders of the gut are regarded as the result of a complex interaction between factors of biological, social and psychological origin. Psychosocial interventions are expected to play a role in the management of patients with this type of symptom. READ MORE

5. 3. Computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and positron emission tomography in non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

   Author : Miriam Rodriguez; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Oncology; NHL; CT; MRI; PET; malignancy grade; prognosis; residual mass; Onkologi; Oncology; Onkologi; diagnostisk radiologi; Diagnostic Radiology;

   Abstract : Certain aspects of the use of computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET) were evaluated in patients with non-Hodgkin'slymphoma (NHL) with the aim of improving the management of these patients.Subjective evaluation of the tumor pattern on CT images, and quantification of tracer uptake using 11C methionine (11C Met) and [18F] fluorodeoxyglucose (18FDG) PET in patients with NHL, were performed to determine their relations to malignancy grade. READ MORE

6. 4. Potential overtreatment during life-limiting illness and end of life in older adults

   Author : Máté Szilcz; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Background. A growing body of evidence suggests that older patients are subject to potential overtreatment at the end of life, characterised by disease modifying therapies, preventive medications, and frequent care transitions. READ MORE

7. 5. Functional Dyspepsia : Symptoms and Response to Omeprazole in the Short Term

   Author : Elisabeth Bolling-Sternevald; Hans Glise; Rein Seensalu; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : Dyspepsia; drug therapy; omeprazole; gastrointestinal symptoms; peptic ulcer disease PUD ; malignancy; gastroesophageal reflux disease GERD ; dyspeptic symptoms; MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

   Abstract : Gastrointestinal symptoms have a prevalence of 20-40% in the general adult population in the Western world. These symptoms are generally considered to be poor predictors of organic findings [e.g. peptic ulcer disease (PUD) or malignancy]. READ MORE