Essays about: "Uppsala Universitetssjukhus"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words Uppsala Universitetssjukhus.

  1. 1. Liver contrast-enhancement on Computed tomography : a question of to be or not to be in the right phase

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper

    Author : Jennifer Andersson; [2020]
    Keywords : Computed tomography; contrast media; liver; contrast enhancement; datortomografi; kontrastmedel; lever; kontrastuppladdning;

    Abstract : Background: Computed tomography (CT), is commonly used imaging technique in cancer patients. In CT performed for tumour staging to detect the spread of tumours, the liver is a common place for metastases. READ MORE

  3. 2. Validation of Catalyst HD™ positioning performance using a deformable phantom

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sjukhusfysikerutbildningen

    Author : Beatrice Akinrimisi; [2019]
    Keywords : Medicine and Health Sciences;

    Abstract : Aim: The overall purpose for this master thesis was to evaluate the deformable algorithm of the optical surface scanning system Catalyst HDTM . The aim was to develop a method to evaluate the non-rigid registration algorithm using a deformable phantom and with it investigate the positioning accuracy of the depth calculation. READ MORE

  4. 3. A comparison of surface based and laser based setup for rectal cancer patients in radiotherapy

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sjukhusfysikerutbildningen

    Author : Sandra Hamid; [2017]
    Keywords : Medicine and Health Sciences;

    Abstract : 60 00 cancerfall rapporteras in varje år till socialstyrelsen men där numera fler än hälften botas. Detta eftersom vi blir skickligare inom området och nya behandlingstekniker utvecklas. Rektalcancer, även kallat ändtarmscancer är en cancerform som ökat under de senaste decennierna. READ MORE

  5. 4. Flattening filter free volumetric modulated arc therapy for extreme hypofractionation of prostate cancer - Decreasing the treatment time and reducing the impact of prostate motion

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sjukhusfysikerutbildningen; Lunds universitet/Medicinsk strålningsfysik, Lund

    Author : Minna Ahlström; [2015]
    Keywords : Medicine and Health Sciences;

    Abstract : Purpose: This work examined the feasibility of flattening filter free (FFF) volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) for extreme hypofractionation of prostate cancer. The aim was to investigate the potential gain in treatment time per fraction for extreme hypofractionation of prostate cancer, while preserving or improving the treatment plan quality and radiation delivery quality. READ MORE

  6. 5. A study of risks of threats and violence toward hospital staff in relation to patient access to electronic medical records

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Ulrika Åkerstedt; [2015]
    Keywords : Electronic Medical Records; eHealth; Threats; Violence; Risk perception; Risk assessment; Uppsala University Hospital; Sustains; Primary database: Web of Science; Journal via nätet; eHälsa; Hot; Våld; Riskuppfattning; Riskupplevelse; Riskbedömning; Uppsala Universitetssjukhus; Sustains; Huvudsaklig databas: Web of Science;

    Abstract : In 2012, the county of Uppland in Sweden launched a service granting patients online access to their electronic medical record (EMR), including the list of staff who have logged into the record (the “log list”). Patients seem predominantly positive to this service whereas many professionals, physicians specifically, have expressed concerns about, for example, increased risks of threats and violence towards healthcare staff. READ MORE