Search for dissertations about: "field test kit"
Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words field test kit.
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1. Arsenic in tubewell water of Bangladesh and approaches for sustainable mitigation
Abstract : There is an urgent need for Bangladesh to identify the arsenic (As) contaminated tubewells (TWs) in order to assess the health risks and initiate appropriate mitigation measures. This involves testing water in millions of TWs and raising community awareness about the health problems related to chronic As exposure from drinking water, and providing alternative safe water option for the exposed population of the country. READ MORE
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2. New diagnostic tools for malaria-challenges and opportunities
Abstract : Nearly half of the world’s population is at risk for malaria and over 600,000 die from the disease every year. Access to prompt and correct parasite based diagnosis in order to target treatment to those with a confirmed malaria infection and improved malaria surveillance are cornerstones in malaria control. READ MORE
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3. HIV-1 infection in Tanzania with special reference to early diagnosis in children and preparations for vaccine trials
Abstract : The studies reported in this thesis aimed at identifying simple, suitable and affordable assays for HIV monitoring and for early diagnosis in children, and establishing the suitability of a potential cohort for HIV vaccine trials in Tanzania. In a field evaluation of three alternative methods for quantification of T-lymphocyte subsets, we found high overall correlation coefficients (r>0. READ MORE
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4. Embryonic and adult cardiac stem cells : molecular, electrophysical and immunological characteristics for cardiac repair
Abstract : Background: The concept of myocardial regeneration by means of stimulating the endogenous regenerative potential in situ is an attractive approach. This offers distinct advantages to stem cell implantation where the problems with engraftment and immune rejection are avoided. READ MORE