Search for dissertations about: "over-diagnosis"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 swedish dissertations containing the word over-diagnosis.

  2. 1. Breast cancer screening in an urban, Swedish population Aspects of non-attendance, interval cancers and over-diagnosis

    Author : Sophia Zackrisson; Kardiovaskulär forskning - epidemiologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; epidemiologi; mammography; epidemiology; Folkhälsa; Public health; non-attenders; socio-economic factors; lead time; interval cancer; over-diagnosis; service screening; breast cancer screening;

    Abstract : Service screening with mammography was implemented in Sweden in the late 80's, following the results from trials in Sweden and abroad. A high rate of attendance, a high diagnostic accuracy and treatment in accordance with established guidelines are key circumstances for an effective screening programme. READ MORE

  4. 2. Amoebiasis : diagnosis and prevalence in León Nicaragua

    Author : Byron Leiva; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : About ten yearly cases of liver abscess are presented in University Hospital, León, Nicaragua. Based on serology most of them have been shown to be amoebiasis cases. This raised the question of Entameoba histolytica prevalence in the population. Based on microscopy of stool specimens and serology, about 20% prevalence was found. READ MORE

  5. 3. Prostate cancer testing in Sweden : the interplay between cost and effectiveness

    Author : Shuang Hao; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : As a major cause of male deaths in Sweden, prostate cancer constitutes an essential public health issue to the society. Early detection through an organised testing program with the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test and systematic biopsy (SBx) has not been adopted in most countries due to potential harms from over-diagnosis and over-treatment of low risk cancers. READ MORE

  6. 4. PET and MRI of Prostate Cancer

    Author : Catrin von Below; Håkan Ahlström; Cecilia Wassberg; Mauritz Waldén; Jens Sörensen; Michael Häggman; Joel Kullberg; Katrine Åhlström Riklund; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Prostate cancer; lymph nodes; lymph node staging; PET CT; MRI DWI; extended pelvic lymph node dissection; targeted biopsies; multi-parametric MRI; TRUS guided biopsy; multiple regression analysis;

    Abstract : Prostate cancer (PCa) is the most common non-skin malignancy of men in developed countries. In spite of treatment with curative intent up to 30-40% of patients have disease recurrence after treatment, resulting from any combination of lymphatic, hematogenous, or contiguous local spread. READ MORE

  7. 5. Improved diagnosis and management of sepsis and bloodstream infection

    Author : John Karlsson Valik; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Sepsis is a severe organ dysfunction triggered by infections, and a leading cause of hospitalization and death. Concurrent bloodstream infection (BSI) is common and around one third of sepsis patients have positive blood cultures. READ MORE