Essays about: "self diagnosis"

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  1. 1. The experiences of patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis : A descriptive review

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för vårdvetenskap

    Author : Ting Cen; Shuting Yang; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Background: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis was previously considered a rare disease,but now the incidence and mortality of pulmonary fibrosis are increasing.Epidemiological studies have shown that the prevalence of the disesse has increased yearby year in the past 20 to 30 years. READ MORE

  3. 2. COVID-19: Healthcare Utilization Changes and Social Factors : A study on individuals aged over 50 in Europe

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Nationalekonomi

    Author : Marios-Yordanis Popov; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The thesis studies a sample of individuals over the age of 50 in Europe with the purpose of identifying any differences in healthcare utilization due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The main focus of the study is the impact that social factors have had on one’s behaviour and risk preferences, even if they themselves did not fall ill. READ MORE

  4. 3. Sensitive Detection of Blood Biomarker Pentraxin 3 – Development and Comparison of Amperometric and Capacitive Biosensors in Flow-Injection Systems

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Bioteknik; Lunds universitet/Bioteknik (master)

    Author : Viktor Johansson; [2023]
    Keywords : Bioanalysis; Pentraxin 3; PTX3; FIA; Flow-injection analysis; Sepis; Electopolymerization; Self-assembling monolayer; Amperometry; Capacitance; Biotechnology; Medicine and Health Sciences; Biology and Life Sciences; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Within clinical diagnostics there is always a need for innovative methods that are rapid, sensitive, and more accurate. In this study two bioanalytical systems have been evaluated for pentraxin 3 (PTX3) detection. READ MORE

  5. 4. X-Ray Tomography on Intestine Samples

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Synkrotronljusfysik; Lunds universitet/Fysiska institutionen

    Author : Julia Rogalinski; [2023]
    Keywords : Physics and Astronomy;

    Abstract : Enteric neuropathy describes a disease of the bowel caused by anomalies in the enteric nervous system. Patients suffering from this disease have symptoms including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and pain. As enteric neuropathy is not well understood yet, its diagnosis is a non-trivial task. READ MORE

  6. 5. Dental Caries and Self-Reported Type 2 Diabetes

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Tandläkarutbildning

    Author : Bashar Assani; Ibrahim Hamza; [2023]
    Keywords : CARIES; diabetes; T2DM;

    Abstract : ABSTRACT Patients with poorly controlled blood sugar levels and type 2 diabetes have been suggested to be at greater risk of tooth decay; however, the number of studies on this topic is scarce. This study aims to evaluate the association between self-reported diabetes, blood sugar levels, and dental caries in Swedish 40-year-old Swedes. READ MORE