Essays about: "cancer incidence and mortality"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 essays containing the words cancer incidence and mortality.

  1. 1. Impact of ACA’s free screening policy on colorectal cancer outcomes and cost savings : Effect of removal of out-of-pocket cancer screening fee on screening, incidence, mortality, and cost savings

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    Author : Oyun Togtokhjav; [2023]
    Keywords : colorectal cancer; panel data model; incidence; mortality; affordable care act; behavioral economics;

    Abstract : Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide as of 2020. Early detection and diagnosis of colorectal cancer can greatly increase the chances of successful treatment and can also reduce the cost of care including treatment. READ MORE

  2. 2. Influencing factors of posttraumatic growth in breast cancer patients : A descriptive literature review

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för vårdvetenskap

    Author : Caizhen Huang; Yueyan Qian; [2023]
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    Abstract : WHO(2015) claimed that breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in developed andless developed countries. The number of women diagnosed is much higher in high-income countries likedeveloped countries than in low- and middle-income countries like developing countries, in part becauseearly detection programs are better in developed countries than in developing countries, and becausedeveloping countries lack health care resources and infrastructure, which makes breast cancer treatment achallenge(Taurin & Alkhalifa, 2020). READ MORE

  3. 3. Thrombotic events in Covid-19 patients using Meta-Analysis

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Ugonna Okeke; [2022]
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    Abstract : Corona virus disease caused by severe acute respiratory virus 2 causes blockage of the blood vessel which leads to thrombosis. Thrombotic events in covid-19 patients results to hospitalizations and death. And incidence of thrombosis in covid-19 patients have been increasing in most regions of the world. READ MORE

  4. 4. Machine Learning Algorithm for Classification of Breast Ultrasound Images

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Matematik LTH

    Author : Jennie Karlsson; Jennifer Ramkull; [2021]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer worldwide and the incidence is increasing. Women in low- and middle-income countries have a high mortality to incidence ratio mainly due to a lack of resources and organized health-care. READ MORE

  5. 5. Venous Thromboembolism after Thoracotomy and Lung LobectomyIn Patients with Lung Malignancy

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

    Author : Noora Räsänen; [2019]
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    Abstract : Background: Venous thromboembolism, manifesting as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), is a significant source of morbidity and mortality and a cause of postoperative complications after invasive surgery. These adverse events are more likely to occur in high risk patients, such as those with cancer or undergoing major surgery with the highest incidence peak taking place within the first month after surgery. READ MORE