Search for dissertations about: "SMell"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 65 swedish dissertations containing the word SMell.

  2. 11. Smak- och luktförändringar vid cytostatikabehandling

    Author : Britt-Marie Bernhardsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Cancer chemotherapy; olfaction; taste; signs and symptoms; survey; nutrition; mixed methods; qualitative; quantitative;

    Abstract : Patients undergoing cancer chemotherapy typically experience multiple symptoms, side effects and/or treatment-related problems. Taste and smell changes (TSCs) can be among these but can also be related to a variety of other causes. This thesis focuses on chemotherapy-related TSCs, which previously have been under-investigated. READ MORE

  4. 12. Prevalance of upper airway symptoms and aspects on treatment of nasal polyposis

    Author : Petter Olsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Non-allergic rhinitis symptoms; prevalence; randomised controlled trial; nasal polyposis; functional endoscopic sinus surgery; mometasone furoate nasal spray; fluticasone propionate nasal drops; olfaction; health related quality of life; SF-36;

    Abstract : Background: Non-allergic rhinitis is a disease that is often trivialised, leading to inadequate management and unnecessary costs. One of the most common types of severe non-allergic nasal inflammation is nasal polyposis. Nasal polyposis is associated with asthma. READ MORE

  5. 13. Patients' and cohabitants' reports after snoring surgery

    Author : Britt Hagert; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : snoring; daytime sleepiness; side effecs; globus; voice; uvulopalatopharyngoplasty; laseruvulopalatoplasty; MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : The general aim of this thesis was to evaluate the long-term effects of surgical treatment of snoring from the perspective of the patient and the cohabitant. In particular, the current snoring, daytime sleepiness and side effects have been investigated. READ MORE

  6. 14. Imaging Studies of Olfaction in Health and Parkinsonism

    Author : Charalampos Georgiopoulos; Elna-Marie Larsson; Maria Engström; Nil Dizdar; Helene Zachrisson; Asta Kristine Håberg; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY;

    Abstract : Olfactory loss is a common non-motor symptom of Parkinson’s disease (PD), often preceding the cardinal motor symptoms of the disease. The aim of this thesis was to: (a) evaluate whether olfactory examination can increase diagnostic accuracy, and (b) study the structural and functional neural basis of olfactory dysfunction in PD with different applications of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). READ MORE

  7. 15. Performance Indicators. A performance prediction method for moisture safety design

    Author : Veronica Yverås; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Artificial Neural Network; Performance prediction; Moisture safety;

    Abstract : The aims of this research project is to develop and gain knowledge about a different approach to moisture safety design based on AI in order to attain healthy buildings and relate this new approach to current practice and prospective users. Secondary data (data produced for some other purpose) was used to train Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) to predict the performance of outdoor ventilated crawl-spaces regarding microbiological smell, mould and rot. READ MORE