Essays about: "abdominal"

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  1. 1. Symptomatology and treatment outcomes in patients with occult constipation in Region Gävleborg 2017-2019

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

    Author : Charlotta Parvi; [2023]
    Keywords : constipation; occult constipation; symptomatology; treatment outcomes; pediatrics.;

    Abstract : Introduction Occult constipation (OC) – a subtype of constipation causing chronic or recurring gastrointestinal symptoms in the absence of classic symptoms of overt constipation – is a differential diagnosis that should be considered in patients with gastrointestinal symptoms of unclear etiology. Previous studies have investigated the symptomatology of OC and compared treatment regimens but to our knowledge there have been no studies comparing symptomatology with treatment outcomes to investigate whether some symptoms could be related to a better prognosis. READ MORE

  3. 2. Correlation between Surface and Tumour Motion in Lung Cancer - including Deep Learning Perspectives

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sjukhusfysikerutbildningen

    Author : Caisa Kjellström; [2023]
    Keywords : Medicine and Health Sciences;

    Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this master thesis was to retrospectively investigate correlation between surface and tumour motion in lung cancer patients, alongside deep learning applications of the results. Additional correlations such as age, tumour volume and anatomical placement of the tumour were also investigated. READ MORE

  4. 3. Petitionary personal prayer as a coping strategy in irritable bowel syndrome – a correlational questionnaire study

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Empirisk-praktiska studier av religion och teologi

    Author : Gerhard Andersson; [2023]
    Keywords : Irritable Bowel Syndrome; petitionary prayer; coping strategies;

    Abstract : Background: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder in which the main symptoms are abdominal pain or discomfort combined with diarrhoea and/or constipation. Personal petitionary prayer – asking God for help and support when facing problems in life – is among the most common forms of prayer and can be viewed as a coping strategy when managing health problems. READ MORE

  5. 4. The incidence of post-operative colic in adult equine patients undergoing elective non-abdominal surgery at SLU and potential risk factors

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Therése Åkesson; [2023]
    Keywords : post-operative colic; fasting; starvation; risk factors colic;

    Abstract : Post-operative colic (POC) is a well-recognised complication in horses undergoing abdominal surgery but there are few studies describing the prevalence and incidence of colic in horses after non-abdominal surgery. Recently, the benefits of fasting horses pre-operatively have been questioned. READ MORE

  6. 5. Comparison of three methods for detection of Giardia in dogs and cats

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för medicinsk cellbiologi

    Author : Tilda Ekvall; [2023]
    Keywords : Canine; feline; ELISA; SNAP test; immunofluorescence.;

    Abstract : Giardia is a parasite that causes disease in both humans and animals all around the world. Approximately 200 million people are infected each year. The parasite is spread mainly through contact with contaminated feces but can also be spread through food and water contaminated with infectious cysts. READ MORE