Essays about: "CAM"

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  1. 1. Nurses’ Perceptions of Ayurvedic Medicine Compared to Western Medicine - in Kerala, India : An empirical study

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa, natur- och teknikvetenskap (from 2013)

    Author : Sofia Boström; Sofia Hugsén; [2022]
    Keywords : Ayurvedic medicine; Kerala’s health care system; nurses’ perceptions; complementary and alternative medicine;

    Abstract : Introduction/background: Ayurveda is an ancient holistic medical system largely used in India. Complementary and alternative forms of medicine (CAM) like Ayurveda is starting to spread to the western parts of the world. In Sweden, there is an ongoing project of integrating CAM methods in Swedish health care. READ MORE

  3. 2. Recently educated nurses' perceptions of Ayurvedic medicine and its impact on everyday clinical work in Kerala, India. : An empirical study

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa, natur- och teknikvetenskap (from 2013)

    Author : Emilia Hansson; Jonna Stensson; [2022]
    Keywords : Ayurveda; CAM; nurse; perception; impact; clinical work;

    Abstract : ntroduction: The definition of nursing which includes the promotion of health and holistic health implies prosperity for the whole human. Ayurveda aims to strengthen the individual and is part of holistic health. In India, among other care methods, Ayurveda is used as a complement to Western medicine. READ MORE

  4. 3. Accelerating MCR-ALS decomposition of hyperspectral images using k-means clustering

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Beräkningsbiologi och biologisk fysik

    Author : Eric Kull; [2022]
    Keywords : k-means; clustering; MCR-ALS; hyperspectral image; Physics and Astronomy;

    Abstract : A hyperspectral image may be decomposed into component spectra and their distri- bution in the image to simplify analysis by revealing underlying patterns and reducing the dimensionality of the image; this may be achieved by the algorithm MCR-ALS. However, the algorithm is time consuming, but could be accelerated by a data re- duction. READ MORE

  5. 4. Design, implementation and evaluation of a deep learning prototype to classify non-pigmented malignant skin cancer from dermatoscopic images

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Matematik LTH

    Author : Maria del Pilar Aguilera Manzanera; [2022]
    Keywords : Melanoma; Skin cancer; Dermatoscopy; Image classification; Machine learning; Artificial intelligence; Convolutional neural networks; Dermatology; Squamous cell carcinoma; Basal cell carcinoma; Actinic keratosis; Computer-aided Diagnostics; Digital dermatology; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The current trends for most fair-skinned populations are that the incidence of melanoma and non-pigmented skin lesions is growing, and this growing trend will continue for the upcoming years. The emergence of deep learning networks and their promising results in solving real-world healthcare problems and improving diagnostic accuracy opens new possibilities. READ MORE

  6. 5. Characterisation of structure and stability differences between the C-lobes of human and P. falciparum calmodulin in the presence of calmidazolium

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi

    Author : Igor Blagojevic; Klara Enockson; Marcus Miras Landelius; Ylva Strid Holmertz; Emelie Weinesson; Emma Örnelöw; [2022]
    Keywords : Calmodulin; Calmidazolium; Plasmodium falciparum; Malaria; Fluorescence spectroscopy; UV spectroscopy; CD; Circular dichroism; bioinformatics;

    Abstract : Malaria is a serious disease that can lead to fatal consequences if not treated. It is mainly spread via Plasmodium falciparum, a parasite carried by mosquitoes as host organisms. As a potential way of treating malaria, research is being done on possible inhibitors of calmodulin (CaM) in the parasite. READ MORE