Essays about: "case-control"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 28 essays containing the word case-control.

  1. 1. Use of e-health communication to improve social wellbeing in older adults : A Structured literature review

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för hälso- och vårdvetenskap (HV)

    Author : Maria Talib; [2023]
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    Abstract : Abstract Introduction: The aged population is increasing and it correlates with comorbidities and hospital dependency. E-health communication is a potent source of communication between healthcare staff and people using it and it’s a non-medical way of getting access to health. READ MORE

  3. 2. A Longitudinal Perspective on the Implications of the Impaired Fasting Glucose Threshold for Identifying Individuals at Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för folkhälso- och vårdvetenskap

    Author : Philip Richard Evans; Konstantina Andersen; [2023]
    Keywords : Type 2 diabetes mellitus; fasting plasma glucose; impaired fasting glucose; longitudinal trajectory; incidence rate;

    Abstract : Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a global health concern affecting six to ten percent of adults worldwide, with the number of diagnosed individuals projected to double in the next 25 years. However, effective public health strategies can help mitigate its impact on quality of life, morbidity, mortality and the associated social and economic burden. READ MORE

  4. 3. Does Question-Based Learning Increase Student Confidence in Programming?

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Hanna Snarberg; Hanna Almqvist; [2022]
    Keywords : E-learning; Question-based learning; Self-assessment; Confidence; Gender; Introductory programming.;

    Abstract : An increasingly evident trend within higher education is the transition to online settings and the emergence of new online learning initiatives. This study evaluates an online learning environment which incorporates question-based learning.  Previous research has shown that question-based learning accelerates student learning. READ MORE

  5. 4. Unraveling gene gene interactions in rheumatoid arthritis

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Saad Salman Khan Lodhi; [2021]
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    Abstract : Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systematic autoimmune disorder characterized by a persistent joint inflammation. A subset of HLA-DRB1 alleles known as shared epitope (SE) are the strongest genetic risk factors to develop anti-citrullinated protein antibody positive (ACPA-positive) RA. READ MORE

  6. 5. Are Individuals with Attention-Deficit /Hyperactivity Disorder at Increased Risk for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus? : - A systematic literature review

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

    Author : Nour Alden Jojeh; [2021]
    Keywords : ADHD; T2DM; smoking; obesity; ADHD-related behaviors;

    Abstract : Background: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neuropsychiatric disease that affects school-aged children and adults. The overall worldwide prevalence of ADHD is estimated to be about 2- 7% in children and 2- 5% in adults. READ MORE