Search for dissertations about: "epidemiology 2020"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 76 swedish dissertations containing the words epidemiology 2020.

  2. 21. Modelling short and long term consequences of changes in diagnostic activity and treatment

    Author : Marcus Westerberg; Rolf Larsson; Hans Garmo; Pär Stattin; Keith Humphreys; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; mathematics prostate cancer statistics diagnostic activity; Statistics; Statistik; Epidemiologi; Epidemiology; Mathematics with specialization in Applied Mathematics; Matematik med inriktning mot tillämpad matematik;

    Abstract : Since the late 90’s the diagnostic activity for prostate cancer has increased in Sweden, primarily due to increased use of PSA testing, and this has led to a large increase in diagnoses. Simultaneously, there have been changes in treatment strategies, and more effective treatments have been introduced. READ MORE

  4. 22. On sepsis - epidemiology, prediction and diagnostics

    Author : Lisa Mellhammar; Infektionsmedicin; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; sepsis; Epidemiologi; Early Warning Score; Bacteremia;

    Abstract : The overall aims of this thesis were to improve prediction, diagnostics and knowledge on epidemiology of sepsis. In paper I, we developed and evaluated an integrated platform for rapid analysis of sepsis-causing organisms directly from blood samples. READ MORE

  5. 23. GIS and Health: Enhancing Disease Surveillance and Intervention through Spatial Epidemiology

    Author : Augustus Aturinde; Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; spatial epidemiology; spatial econometrics; HIV-TB; CVD; cancer;

    Abstract : The success of an evidence-based intervention depends on precise and accurate evaluation of available data and information. Here, the use of robust methods for evidence evaluation is important. Epidemiology, in its conventional form, relies on statistics and mathematics to draw inferences on disease dynamics in affected populations. READ MORE

  6. 24. Distal radius fractures : epidemiology and aspects of surgical management

    Author : Johanna Rundgren; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Distal radius fractures (DRFs) are the most common fractures treated by physicians. About 20% of all DRFs are treated surgically. The main surgical methods are volar plate fixation, external fixation and percutaneous pinning. The spectrum and frequency of associated complications vary considerably between surgical methods. READ MORE

  7. 25. Pituitary Tumors - Epidemiology and the Diagnostic Value of 68Ga-DOTATOC PET

    Author : Axel Tjörnstrand; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; PET; Pituitary neuroendocrine tumor; pituitary tumor; somatostatin receptor imaging; gallium68; 68Ga; SSTR; SSTR-PET;

    Abstract : Pituitary neuroendocrine tumors (PitNETs) are considered common in the general population. However benign in most cases, these tumors can evoke dramatic morbidity in patients with aggressive tumor growth and/or excess hormone secretion. READ MORE