Essays about: "PACS"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 23 essays containing the word PACS.

  1. 6. Improving Quality Assurance of Radiology Equipment Using Process Modelling and Multi-actor System Analysis

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

    Author : David Dashti; [2021]
    Keywords : Healthcare Informatics; Quality Assurance; Process Modelling; Radiology; Multi-actor System Analysis; System Analysis; Hälsoinformatik; Kvalitetsledning; Processmodellering; System Analys; Radiologi; Multi-aktör System Analys;

    Abstract : With the introduction of RIS and PACS technologies in clinical radiology, the field has become increasingly technology dependent. The quality assurance in radiology have however yet to catch on. With many quality assurance programs mainly focusing on the clinical side of radiology whilst little attention is paid to the technical aspects. READ MORE

  3. 7. Analysis of Potential Determinants of Cycle Commuting Speed : With Special Reference to Gears, Showers, and Ratings of Perceived Exertion

    University essay from Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan, GIH/Institutionen för idrotts- och hälsovetenskap

    Author : Erik Cunelius; [2020]
    Keywords : cycle commuting; cycling; speed; velocity; gears; showers; RPE; ratings of perceived exertion; Borg RPE Scale; duration; sex; PACS Q1; cykelpendling; cykling; hastighet; växlar; dusch; RPE; egenupplevd fysisk ansträngningsgrad; Borgskalan; duration; kön;

    Abstract : Aim: The aim of this study is to analyse potential determinants of cycle commuting speed, with the following research questions: 1. How does cycle commuting speed relate to amount of gears, access to shower facilities, and rating of perceived exertion (RPE), when sex, age, weight, body mass index (BMI), duration, last digit in self-reported duration, and cycling area are controlled for? 2. READ MORE

  4. 8. Adrenal incidentaloma : – A retrospective study of cardiovascular mortality and morbidity in patients with hypercortisolemia defined by the European Society of Endocrinology guidelines

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

    Author : Stefan Önder; [2019]
    Keywords : Adrenocortical adenoma; Hydrocortisone; Dexamethasone; Cushing syndrome; Cardiovascular disease.;

    Abstract : Introduction: Diagnosed adrenal incidentalomas (AI) are increasing and dexamethasonesuppression test (DST) is gold standard for detection of excess cortisol production. Patients canbe categorized into three groups based on the DST level; non-functional adrenal adenomas(NFAA), possible autonomous cortisol secretion (PACS) and autonomous cortisol secretion(ACS), the latter two associated with increased risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. READ MORE

  5. 9. Biomonitoring of soil remediation workers´ exposure to polycyclic aromatic compounds (PACs) – method development and characterisation of PACs in blood

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap och teknik

    Author : Julia Jejdling; [2019]
    Keywords : occupational exposure; creosote; contaminated sites; gas chromatography-mass spectrometry GC-MS .;

    Abstract : For a long period of time, it has been common to use creosote for impregnation of railroad ties. Creosote consists of 85% polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), of which some are carcinogenic and/or mutagenic. READ MORE

  6. 10. Thrombectomy in acute ischemic stroke 2015 in Lund: a retrospective comparison of outcomes and assessment of times

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Läkarutbildningen

    Author : Gabriel Grubb; [2017]
    Keywords : Stroke; Thrombectomy; Medicine and Health Sciences;

    Abstract : Background and purpose: Stroke is one of the world’s most common diseases and the second leading cause of death worldwide. From 1996 to 2006 the treatment of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) was limited to intravenous fibrinolytic therapy; a treatment often associated with risk and insufficiency. READ MORE