Search for dissertations about: "dosing algorithms"
Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words dosing algorithms.
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1. Automating levodopa dosing schedules for Parkinson’s disease
Abstract : Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disease. Levodopa is mainly used to manage the motor symptoms of PD. However, disease progression and long-term use of levodopa cause reduced medication efficacy and side effects. When that happens, precise individualized dosing schedules are required. READ MORE
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2. Aspects on optimisation of High Dose Methotrexate treatment in children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia
Abstract : Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL) has a unique place in the history of oncology, as it was the first cancer to be cured by drugs. It is therefore an important model upon which concepts of chemotherapy in other malignancies have been developed. Methotrexate is a major component of most contemporary childhood ALL treatment protocols. READ MORE
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3. Optimizing levodopa dosing routines for Parkinson’s disease
Abstract : This thesis in the field of microdata analysis aims to introduce dose optimizing algorithms for the pharmacological management of Parkinson’s disease (PD). PD is a neurodegenerative disease that mostly affects the motor functions of the patients and it is characterized as a movement disorder. READ MORE
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4. Pharmacometrics to improve evaluation and individualization of anticancer drug treatment
Abstract : The success rate in clinical development of newer anti-cancer molecules is the lowest compared to other major diseases. Improving the success rate and better early evaluation of efficacy of anti-cancer drugs remain challenging obstacles. READ MORE
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5. Selective laser sintering for 3D printing of medications
Abstract : Suboptimal treatment caused by inaccurate dosing of prescribed medications is a challenging issue for the pharmaceutical industry. As a result, certain groups of patients, especially pediatric patients, may suffer from a lack of specific dosage forms, leading to potential side effects. READ MORE