Search for dissertations about: "poor-prognosis"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 329 swedish dissertations containing the word poor-prognosis.

  2. 21. Assessment of neurological prognosis after cardiac arrest – clinical and neurophysiological aspects

    Author : Linus Lilja; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; cardiac arrest; neurological prognosis; prognostication; electroencephalography; somatosensory evoked potentials;

    Abstract : Background: Post-resuscitation care after cardiac arrest in adults includes targeted temperature management (TTM) to mitigate secondary brain injury. The recommended target temperature is between 32°C and 36°C after a large, international, randomized trial showed comparable outcomes (33°C vs. 36°C). READ MORE

  4. 22. Discovery and validation of podocalyxin-like protein as a prognostic biomarker in colorectal cancer

    Author : Anna H Larsson; Tumörmikromiljö; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer worldwide with more than 700,000 deaths every year. Prognosis mostly depends on disease stage at diagnosis, however, outcome may vary considerably even within the same stage. READ MORE

  5. 23. Genetic and molecular mechanisms of sarcomas

    Author : Yi Chen; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Sarcomas are heterogeneous malignant mesenchymal tumors with diverse biological features and unique clinical characteristics, the genetic alterations of sarcomas are highly variable. With the development of sequencing technologies, efficient and practical approaches to detect gene expressions and gene variants contribute to the prediction of patient prognosis and the choice of treatment modalities. READ MORE

  6. 24. Person-centered care supported by an interactive app for patients with pancreatic cancer following surgery

    Author : Tina Gustavell; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Patients with pancreatic or periampullary cancer experience severe symptoms and have poor prognosis even after intentionally curative surgery. To meet patients’ needs healthcare professionals are required to form partnerships with patients. READ MORE

  7. 25. Prognostic factors in periampullary adenocarcinoma. A retrospective study over an 11 year period

    Author : Jacob Elebro; Tumörmikromiljö; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Periampullary adenocarcinoma; Pancreatic cancer; bile duct cancer; ampullary adenocarcinoma; duodenal adenocarcinoma; Immunohistochemestry; prognosis;

    Abstract : Periampullary adenocarcinoma, including pancreatic cancer, has a poor prognosis that has not improved in the last decades. Therefore, in order to find more effective treatment regimens, it is necessary to gain more insight into the biology and clinical behaviour of these tumours. READ MORE