Search for dissertations about: "ultrasound systematic review"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 swedish dissertations containing the words ultrasound systematic review.

2. 1. Atherosclerosis in 64-year-old women with diabetes mellitus and impaired glucose tolerance

   Author : Gerhard Brohall; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : Systematic review; Atherosclerosis; Type-2 diabetes; IMT; Vascular remodelling; IGT;

   Abstract : Atherosclerosis in 64-year-old women with diabetes mellitus and impaired glucose tolerance The incidence of obesity and type-2 diabetes (t2D) is rising around the world. T2D is accompanied by an increased risk of macrovascular, atherosclerotic diseases. READ MORE

4. 2. Health economic evaluation for evidence-informed decisions in low-resource settings : the case of Antenatal care policy in Rwanda

   Author : Regis Hitimana; Anni-Maria Pulkki-Brännström; Lars Lindholm; Gunilla Kranz; Peter C. Smith; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Antenatal; maternal; cost; cost-effectiveness; ultrasound; EQ-5D-3L; Low-income countries; Public health; folkhälsa;

   Abstract : Introduction: The general aim of this thesis is to contribute to the use of health economic evidence for informed health care decisions in low-resource settings, using antenatal care (ANC) policy in Rwanda as a case study. Despite impressive and sustained progress over the last 15 years, Rwanda’s maternal mortality ratio is still among the highest in the world. READ MORE

5. 3. New workflow method for ultrasound examinations

   Author : Carina Stenman; Örjan Smedby; Staffan Wirell; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

   Abstract : Background: Growing demand for ultrasound examinations and higher quality requirements motivate searching for routines combining the diagnostic accuracy of radiologist-performed examinations with the economical advantages of sonographerperformed examinations. One possible approach is to use strictly standardized examination protocols and documentation made by cine-loops that will give the radiologist access to all relevant information after the examination. READ MORE

6. 4. Standardized ultrasonography with cine-loop documentation : diagnostic variability in liver and kidney examinations

   Author : Stenman Carina; Örjan Smedby; Staffan Wirell; Marcus Ressner; Odd Helge Gilja; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

   Abstract : Background: Ultrasound examination of the abdomen is often a first choice at radiology departments due to the lack of ionizing radiation. For diagnostic accuracy and economic benefits there has been a need for new routines in this area that incorporate the benefits of an radiographer or sonographer performing a multitude of ultrasound examinations following strictly standardized examination protocols and documentation forms made by cine-loops that will give the radiologist access to all relevant information needed for an accurate postexamination diagnosis. READ MORE

7. 5. Studies on maternal body fat distribution in relation to infant outcomes

   Author : Emelie Lindberger; Fredrik Ahlsson; Inger Sundström Poromaa; Ola Nilsson; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

   Abstract : Background: Overweight and obesity are common amongst pregnant women and associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes for both the mother and the infant. Today, body mass index (BMI), not accounting for body fat distribution, is used for risk stratification during pregnancy. READ MORE