Essays about: "system about medicine"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 142 essays containing the words system about medicine.

  1. 11. Evaluation of the iterative kilovoltage cone-beam computed tomography reconstruction method for the Varian TrueBeam system

    University essay from

    Author : Tamana Haidari; [2022-03-18]
    Keywords : Medical physics; FDK algorithm; iterative algorithm; CBCT; image quality;

    Abstract : Introduction: Radiotherapy is used to treat patients with various types of cancer, where linear accelerators produce the radiation beam used for the treatment. Before each treatment fraction, the patient needs to be correctly positioned according to the treatment plan. READ MORE

  3. 12. STANDARDIZED ORGAN AT RISK VOLUME FOR EXTERNAL BEAM RADIATION THERAPY IN PROSTATE CANCER AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO VOLUMES DEFINED BY CLINICAL PRACTICE

    University essay from

    Author : Dang Thao; [2022-01-13]
    Keywords : Medical physics; Radiation therapy; Prostate cancer; Organs at risk;

    Abstract : Background/ Purpose: In radiation therapy (RT), the radiation dose calculated in tumours and normal tissue depends on how the volumes are defined. It is difficult to standardize how tumour volumes should be defined because their anatomical extension can differ greatly between individuals. READ MORE

  4. 13. A Disorder of The Emotional Brain : Neural Correlates of Body Dysmorphic Disorder

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Frida Larsson Torri; [2022]
    Keywords : body dysmorphic disorder; neural correlates; limbic system; emotional limbic system; cognitive neuroscience;

    Abstract : Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is a mental disorder where the patient is preoccupied with a misperceived deficit in their appearance. It is a common disorder (~2% prevalence worldwide), leaving the patients significantly disabled and distressed. Comorbid disorders such as social phobia, depression, and anxiety disorders appear frequently. READ MORE

  5. 14. Development of Application for Fatigue and Asymmetry Feedback During Flywheel Training : Evaluating Usability and Feasibility of Synchronized Sensor Data

    University essay from KTH/Medicinteknik och hälsosystem

    Author : Jonatan Hussmo; [2022]
    Keywords : Sensor synchronization; Fatigue; Asymmetry; Flywheel training; Usability; Sensorsynkronisering; Trötthet; Asymmetri; Svänghjulsträning; Användbarhet;

    Abstract : Using technology to evaluate performance is a field that previously has been limited to laboratories and high budgets. Today, the evolving of sensor technology and "internet of things" can help us provide more accessible, affordable and perhaps even more reliable feedback about performance. READ MORE

  6. 15. System level analysis of Immune system in children with solid tumors

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning; Uppsala universitet/Science for Life Laboratory, SciLifeLab

    Author : Nadia Hassan Shamas; [2022]
    Keywords : Immune system in Children; Cancer; Medicines;

    Abstract : Over the last few years, significant immune system changes have been observed in tumor patients exposed to different treatments. Moreover, evaluation and prediction of the responses of treatments given to these patients can become a key component. READ MORE