Search for dissertations about: "Rapid diagnostic test"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 46 swedish dissertations containing the words Rapid diagnostic test.

  2. 1. Development of a robust and rapid microfluidics-based antibiotic susceptibility test : From prototype to clinical implementation

    Author : Christer Malmberg; Johan Kreuger; Thomas Tängdén; Till Bachmann; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; lab-on-a-chip; rapid antibiotic susceptibility testing; AST; sepsis; microfluidics; blood culture; Medical Cell Biology; Medicinsk cellbiologi;

    Abstract : Even though bacteria normally are rapidly cleared from the blood by the immune system, a blood stream infection may arise, in turn possibly leading to sepsis and septic shock. Sepsis is a life-threatening condition, where the inflammatory response to infection targets tissues and organs. READ MORE

  4. 2. Improving efficiency, access to and quality of the rural health extension programme in Tigray, Ethiopia : the case of malaria diagnosis and treatment

    Author : Hailemariam Lemma; Miguel San Sebastian; Curt Löfgren; Wakgari Deressa; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Health extension programme; Malaria; Rapid diagnostic test; Acess health care; Efficiency; Cost-effectiveness; Adherence; Community health worker.; folkhälsa; Public health;

    Abstract : Introduction: Ensuring universal access to primary health care (PHC) is a key component of the Ethiopian nationalhealth policy. The policy also emphasises promoting and enhancing national self-reliance in health development bymobilizing and efficiently utilizing resources including community participation. READ MORE

  5. 3. Efficacy of artemisinin based combination therapy and effectiveness of rapid diagnostic test for management of patients with plasmodium falciparum malaria in Zanzibar

    Author : Mwinyi I Msellem; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Plasmodium falciparum malaria; artemisinin-based combination therapies ACTs ; efficacy; rapid diagnostic test RDT ; Zanzibar;

    Abstract : Background: Due to rapid spread of antimalarial drug resistance to Plasmodium falciparum malaria many African countries have recently changed their first-line treatment policy to artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT). Zanzibar was one of the first regions in Africa to implement ACT free of charge to all age groups through public health facilities in 2003. READ MORE

  6. 4. On diagnostic procedures in pulmonary embolism

    Author : Mårten Söderberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : CTPA; D-dimer; deep venous thrombosis; pre-test probability score; pulmonary arteriography; pulmonary embolism; venous thromboembolism; von Willebrand factor antigen; Wells score.;

    Abstract : Pulmonary embolism (PE) and deep venous thrombosis (DVT) are two entities of venous thromboembolism (VTE). PE is a common cause of mortality and morbidity. The symptoms and signs of PE are difficult to interpret, and the diagnosis is difficult to establish. READ MORE

  7. 5. Evaluations of measurement techniques in functional dyspepsia : electrogastrography, satiety drinking test and 14C-urea breath test

    Author : Shahab Abid; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : functional dyspepsia; electrogastrography; 14C urea breath test; satiety drinking test;

    Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to evaluate the clinical usefulness of certain measurement techniques that may be helpful in the understanding of functional dyspepsia (FD). Electrogastrography (EGG) parameters were evaluated and found unable to discriminate one specific motility disorder from other motility disorders of the gut. READ MORE