Essays about: "medication"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 202 essays containing the word medication.

1. 1. Glucose Sensing and Differentiating Systems with Organic Electrochemical Neurons : A Future Outlook for Type 2 Diabetes

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för teknik och naturvetenskap

   Author : Sophie Ziske; [2024]
   Keywords : organic electronics; organic electrochemical neuron; organic electrochemical transistor; type 2 diabetes; closed-loop system; Axon-Hillock neuron; astable multivibrator; vagus nerve stimulation; glucose sensing and differentiation; applied physics; biomedical engineering; electronics;

   Abstract : In recent years great advances in the field of biomedical engineering and organic electronics have been achieved. One promising application would be the regulation of blood glucose concentration in type 2 diabetes patients. This application would eliminate medication and would improve the standard of life. READ MORE

3. 2. Adherence to Treatment Advice in Patients with Heart Failure : Connections to mental health, social and socioeconomic factors

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för vårdvetenskap (VV)

   Author : Moa Lassbo Lundquist; [2024]
   Keywords : Adherence; non-adherence; self-care; heart failure; multidisciplinary teams;

   Abstract : Aim: The aim of this study is to examine adherence among patients with HF and its potential association with mental health, social support and socioeconomic status.  Introduction: For patients with heart failure, self-care is strongly advised, encompassing prescribed medication intake, fluid reduction and weight control to maintain stability. READ MORE

4. 3. Image Quality Assessment Pipeline and Semi-Automated Annotation method for Synthetic Data

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för data- och informationsteknik

   Author : Liam Le Tran; Edina Dedovic; [2023-10-24]
   Keywords : Facial Expression Recognition; FACS; Action Units; styleGAN2-ada; synthetic data; Image Quality Assessment; Multi-stage Pre-training; Pipeline Processing; Semi-automated Human Annotation;

   Abstract : Predicting human emotions through facial expression, particularly in relation to medication field such as clinical trial settings, has garnered scientific interest in recent years due to significant understanding of the impact of treatment on emotions and social functioning. This thesis aims to improve performance of a FER model using large scale of synthetic data. READ MORE

5. 4. Comparison of properties on Orally Disintegrating Tablets (ODTs) produced by direct compression or fluid bed granulation

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

   Author : Julia Ahlbom; [2023]
   Keywords : Orally disintegrating tablet; fluid bed granulation; disintegration time; pharmaceutical technology; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Orally disintegrating tablets (ODTs) is a popular drug delivery system as they dissolve in the mouth, usually within seconds which enables easy medication for patients with problem swallowing. In this thesis properties of ODTs were compared when produced with direct compression of the excipients or the excipients were pretreated to form granules in a fluid bed granulator prior to tableting. READ MORE

6. 5. Formulation and characterisation of novel edible-packaging for fruits and vegetables

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

   Author : Lola Sutton; Katerina Papa; [2023]
   Keywords : algae; edible packaging; carrageenan; cucumber; REL; oxidative stress; antioxidants; food engineering; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : This master's thesis investigated the potential of algae raw materials, specifically k-carrageenan and to a lesser extent alginate, as film-forming ingredients for the development of a novel edible packaging solutions. The project involved the testing and characterisation of several active ingredients of algal and plant origins both as extracts and as ingredients in films. READ MORE