Essays about: "sepsis"

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  1. 1. Predicting True Sepsis and Culture-positive Sepsis in Intensive Care Unit with Machine Learning Techniques

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Matematisk statistik

    Author : Zeyuan Wu; [2024]
    Keywords : Machine Learning; Diagnosis of Sepsis; XGBoost; Logistic Regression; Mathematics and Statistics;

    Abstract : Sepsis, a serious medical condition often leading to patients requiring intensive care, has prompted numerous scientists to employ mathematical techniques to aid in its diagnosis. This thesis uses logistic regression and a machine learning technique, XGBoost, to predict true sepsis (as opposed to sepsis mimics) and culture-positive sepsis (among true sepsis) in critical care using blood test results, physiological measurements and other patient characteristics. READ MORE

  3. 2. ASSESSING PREDICTION CONDITIONS ANDSEQUENTIAL CLASSIFICATION IN ICU SEPSISPREDICTION

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statistiska institutionen

    Author : Petter Lind; [2023]
    Keywords : Sepsis Prediction; Sequential Prediction; Conditional Predictions; XGBoost;

    Abstract : Patients admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) often have a higher risk of sepsis due to weakened immune systems. Early sepsis diagnosis is crucial for timely treatment, emphasizing the need to improve the predictive capabilities of sepsis prediction models. READ MORE

  4. 3. Evaluation of manual and robotic techniques for Micro-RNA extraction in early sepsis diagnosis

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Tjorven Plontke; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Sepsis is a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by the spread of infectious diseases throughout the body, resulting in a dysfunctional immune system response. It includes a wide range of symptomsa ffecting multiple organs, making accurate diagnosis challenging. READ MORE

  5. 4. Characterization of Antigenic Properties of Two Immunogenic Proteins of Streptococcus pneumoniae 

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för medicinsk biokemi och mikrobiologi

    Author : Mawj Jasimalsalih; [2023]
    Keywords : Immunogenic Proteins; PrsA; MalX; Membrane Vesicles; Protein Properties; Streptococcus pneumoniae virulence factors;

    Abstract : The bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus), is considered to be a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally, particularly in infants and the elderly. It is one of the most frequent causes of respiratory tract infections, which sporadically have the potential to develop into serious invasive symptoms including sepsis and meningitis. READ MORE

  6. 5. MODELING INPUT VARIABLE AGE IN SEPSIS PREDICTION USING TREE-BASED MODELS

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statistiska institutionen

    Author : Oscar Wastesson; [2023]
    Keywords : Machine learning; decision trees; sepsis; classification;

    Abstract : Last observation carried forward (LOCF) is a common imputation method, regularly used for clinical data. It is based on the principle that the most recent observation that is known is carried forward to replace missing values. READ MORE