Essays about: "introduction of visit to a hospital"

Found 5 essays containing the words introduction of visit to a hospital.

  1. 1. Detection of relapses after treatment for parotid gland carcinoma: the value of post treatment surveillance

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

    Author : Cajsa Naess; [2021]
    Keywords : Salivary gland cancer; Parotid Cancer; Relapse; Surveillance; Survival;

    Abstract : Introduction: Salivary glands are exocrine organs that produce and secrete saliva into theoral cavity. Cancer in the salivary glands is a rare but fatal disease with a five- year survivalrate of 75%. Cancer in the parotid glands, the largest salivary glands, affects about 100persons every year in Sweden. READ MORE

  2. 2. Low-density Lipoprotein Lowering in Patients with Familial Hypercholesterolemia – A Retrospective Study from the Dyslipidemia Unit at Karlstad Central Hospital

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

    Author : David Fresnais; [2020]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Introduction  Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetic disease affecting 1 in 300 individuals, leading to elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C). Early diagnosis and initiation of lipid lowering treatment (LLT) – mainly statins and a new type of LLT; PCSK9-inhibitors – are essential to prevent atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). READ MORE

  3. 3. Hospital Admission and Emergency Department Visit After Bariatric Surgery, a 2- Year Follow Up

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

    Author : Viktor Sharan; [2020]
    Keywords : Bariatric surgery; Hospitalization; Emergency department; Postoperative; Risk factors;

    Abstract : Introduction Previous study investigating Emergency Department (ED) visits rate and admission rates in bariatric patients’ post-surgery shows a 2-year admission rate of 26%. Aim The primary aim of this study was to assess the number of ED visits and admissions as well as examine if there is a correlation with comorbidities, education level, quality of life, and image method used. READ MORE

  4. 4. An assessment of patients followed for Hepatitis B at the Department of Infectious Diseases at Örebro University Hospital : - Factors associated with significant liver fibrosis evaluated by transient elastography

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

    Author : Therese Axelsson; [2019]
    Keywords : Chronic hepatitis B; Liver stiffness; Liver fibrosis; Transient elastography; Risk factors;

    Abstract : Introduction: Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) is a viral infection that can lead to development of fibrosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Several factors affecting disease progression have been reported, such as sex and region of origin. Liver stiffness and fibrosis can be evaluated using transient elastography. READ MORE

  5. 5. Digital psycho-prophylactics: a pilot study on how pregnant women navigate through a virtual delivery ward

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi

    Author : Anna Rönnlund Rosling; [2001]
    Keywords : Sociology; Sociologi; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : INTRODUCTION AND AIM Virtual Visit Tool is a computer tool containing a total documentation of the delivery ward of Ystad Hospital in Sweden. Virtual Visit Tool places the user within a photo-realistic simulation of the delivery ward. READ MORE