Search for dissertations about: "screening failures"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words screening failures.

2. 1. Characteristics of screen-failures in prostate cancer screening

   Author : Anna Grenabo Bergdahl; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; screening; prostate cancer; screening failures; antigen; age; interval cancer; multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging; non-attendees; prostate cancer screening;

   Abstract : ABSTRACT Although prostate-specific antigen (PSA)-based screening has been shown to reduce prostate cancer (PC)-specific mortality with large variations in mortality reduction with different screening algorithms, the optimal screening strategy has not yet been established. This thesis aims at exploring aspects of underdiagnosis in PC screening, focusing on the impact of screening failures on screening effectiveness. READ MORE

4. 2. Markets, Interventions and Externalities : Four Essays in Applied Economics

   Author : Sara Fogelberg Lövgren; Mårten Palme; Mikael Priks; Helena Svaleryd; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Economics; nationalekonomi;

   Abstract : This Ph.D. thesis contains four independent essays summarized as follows. Effects of Competition between Healthcare Providers on Prescription of AntibioticsThe introduction of antibiotics as a medical treatment after World War II helped to dramatically increase life expectancy in the industrialized world. READ MORE

5. 3. Recurrent Streptococcal Pharyngotonsillitis Studies on etiology and treatment

   Author : Arne Orrling; Lund näs- och halssjukdomar Öron-; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; auditive system and speech; Otorinolaryngologi; Infektioner; Otorhinolaryngology; Infections; Clindamycin.; Penicillin tolerance; Tonsillar surface fluid; treatment failure; Group A streptococci; hörsel- och talorganen; audiologi; audiology; Recurrent streptococcal pharyngotonsillitis;

   Abstract : In acute pharyngotonsillitis group A streptococci (GAS) is the etiological agent in 30-50% of cases. Phenoxymethylpenicillin (pcV) is the drug of choice in Sweden. However, the failure rate is as high as 5-25% and further pcV treatment is followed by still higher failure rates. The background of failures remains largely elusive. READ MORE

6. 4. Wear characteristics of materials for artificial hip joints

   Author : Mohammed Seyed Hoseini Nazari; RISE; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; HDPE; UHMWPE; Coating; Tribology; Pin-on-disc; Y-irradiation; Vitamin E; Wear; Implant; Artificial hip joint;

   Abstract : Total hip prostheses have succeeded in significantly improving the quality of life of millions of patients worldwide. Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) has been widely and successfully used as a bearing material in orthopaedic prostheses since the 1960s. READ MORE

7. 5. On the subjective–objective distinction for measures of memory and cognition : Theoretical and methodological issues in questionnaire development and validation

   Author : Peter Vestergren; Widar Henriksson; Christina Wikström; Michael Rönnlund; Björn Lyxell; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; cognitive dysfunction; measurement; memory complaints; self report; subjective memory; subjective–objective; Other social sciences; Övrig samhällsvetenskap; didactics of educational measurement; beteendevetenskapliga mätningar;

   Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to develop a questionnaire for cognitive functioning, which could possibly be used as a screening instrument for early signs of dementia in the future. The introduction discusses the often made distinction between subjective and objective measures. READ MORE