Search for dissertations about: "Pharmacometrics"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 47 swedish dissertations containing the word Pharmacometrics.
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6. Garnishing the smorgasbord of pharmacometric methods
Abstract : The smorgasbord of methods that we use within the field of pharmacometrics has developed steadily over several decades and is now a well-laid-out buffet. This thesis adds some garnish to the table in the form of small improvements to the handling of certain problems. READ MORE
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7. Model-Based Optimization of Clinical Trial Designs
Abstract : General attrition rates in drug development pipeline have been recognized as a necessity to shift gears towards new methodologies that allow earlier and correct decisions, and the optimal use of all information accrued throughout the process. The quantitative science of pharmacometrics using pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic models was identified as one of the strategies core to this renaissance. READ MORE
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8. Pharmacometric Evaluation of Biomarkers to Improve Treatment in Oncology
Abstract : Cancer is a family of many different diseases with substantial heterogeneity also within the same cancer type. In the era of personalized medicine, it is desirable to identify an early response to treatment (i.e., a biomarker) that can predict the long-term outcome with respect to both safety and efficacy. READ MORE
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9. Pharmacometric Approaches to Improve Dose Individualization Methods in Hemophilia A
Abstract : Hemophilia A is a bleeding disorder caused by the lack of functional coagulation factor VIII (FVIII). The overall aim of this thesis was to improve dose individualization of FVIII replacement therapy in hemophilia A using pharmacometric approaches. READ MORE
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10. Mechanism-Based Modelling of Clinical and Preclinical Studies of Glucose Homeostasis
Abstract : Glucose is an important nutrient and energy source in the body. However, too high concentration in the blood is harmful and may lead to several complications developing over time. It was estimated that 5 million people in the world died from complications related to diabetes during 2015. READ MORE