Essays about: "asthma"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 62 essays containing the word asthma.

  1. 1. Impact of BPA, BPF and Mixture N1 on DNA-Methylation of GRIN2B and NR3C1 during human neuroprogenitor cell differentiation

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning; Uppsala universitet/Fysiologi och miljötoxikologi

    Author : Franziska Sophie Richter; [2023]
    Keywords : Epigenetics; Endocrine disrupting chemicals; DNA methylation; EDCs; Mixture effects; BPA; BPF; Mixture N1;

    Abstract : Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are ubiquitous and their adverse impact on nature, wildlife and humans is extensively researched. We are constantly exposed to EDCs, such as the widespread and extensively researched Bisphenol A, as well as its substitute Bisphenol F, which is coming into wider use, even though it is much less is researched and limited information is available about its endocrine effects. READ MORE

  3. 2. Isocyanates formation from thermal degradation of polyurethane foam during welding of district heating pipes

    University essay from KTH/Ergonomi

    Author : Muhammad Akram; [2023]
    Keywords : Polyurethane; Isocyanates; District Heating Pipes; Oxy-fuel Welding; Manual Metal Arc Welding;

    Abstract : Polyurethane insulation foam, which is used as insulation on district heating steel and copper pipes, is made from polymerisation of polyol and diisocyanates monomers. Installation of new district heating pipes or replacement of old pipes involves masses of welding activities. READ MORE

  4. 3. The effect of lactose fines, magnesium stearate, choice of mixer and mixing process on the performance of adhesive mixtures for inhalation

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)

    Author : Gabriela Ponce Aparicio; [2023]
    Keywords : High shear mixing; low shear mixing; lactose fines; coating agent; budesonide; mixing energy; dry powder inhaler; carrier-based formulations; mixing time; adhesive mixtures; pharmaceutical technology; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Dry powder inhaler (DPI) formulation is a major area of interest since they are employed by the healthcare system to treat relevant chronic diseases like asthma. Previous research has established that the manufacturing process and formulation composition are key for the active pharmaceutical ingredient to reach the lungs and achieve therapeutic effects. READ MORE

  5. 4. The impact of continuity of care on quality of life in children with asthma : A literature review

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för vårdvetenskap

    Author : Xiaoting Shen; Liping Zhu; [2023]
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    Abstract : Aim: To describe the impact of continuity of care on the quality of life in children withasthma.Methods: This is a descriptive literature review, which includes qualitative research onthe changes in the quality of life of asthma children aged 0-18 years under the influenceof nursing continuity. READ MORE

  6. 5. EFFECT OF ENDOCRINE DISRUPTING MIXTURES AND CHEMICALS ON THE OXYGEN CONSUMPTION RATE OF ZEBRAFISH LARVAE

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

    Author : Lieke van Iersel; [2022-08-08]
    Keywords : oxygen consumption; zebrafish larvae; respirometry; endocrine disrupting chemicals; mixture toxicity;

    Abstract : Chemicals affecting the endocrine system, so called endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDC’s), have been steadily increasing in the environment over the last 40 years. EDCs are harmful chemicals since they can act through multiple endocrine pathways, contain a wide spectrum of health effects that can be very persistent and can cause effects already at a low doses. READ MORE