Essays about: "CT-Scans"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 43 essays containing the word CT-Scans.

  1. 21. Deep Learning-Based Identification of Ischemic Regions in Native Head CT Scans

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Maximilian Hornung; [2020]
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    Abstract : Stroke is one of the major causes of death and disability worldwide. Fast diagnosis is of critical importance for stroke treatment. In clinical routine, a non-contrast CT (NCCT) is typically acquired immediately to determine whether the stroke is ischemic or hemorrhagic and plan therapy accordingly. READ MORE

  3. 22. Reconstruction of Fall Injuries for Children of Different Ages

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

    Author : Linda Björgvinsdóttir; [2019]
    Keywords : Medical Engineering; Biomechanics; Neuronics; Reconstruction; Falls; Children; LS-Dyna; LS-PrePost; PIPER;

    Abstract : The idea to use finite element (FE) models to reconstruct accidents for humans is becoming more popular the last years. They represent the human body very accurately and indicate well changes in shape, size and biomechanical properties. READ MORE

  4. 23. Target Volume Delineation In Hypoxia Dose Painting

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

    Author : Madita Edeling; [2019]
    Keywords : Tumour Hypoxia; Radiation Therapy;

    Abstract : Purpose: Tumour hypoxia is the result of uncontrolled growth of the tumour and its vasculature and is often found in solid tumours. It has been known for some time that tumour hypoxia is associated with increased radio resistance and poorer treatment outcomes. READ MORE

  5. 24. COMPARISON OF GENERATIVE ADVERSARIAL NETWORKS IN MEDICAL IMAGING APPLICATIONS - MR to CT image synthesis

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap

    Author : Christoffer Edlund; [2019]
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    Abstract : Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide with about half of all cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy, either as a standalone treatmentor in combination with other methods such as chemotherapy. ‘The dose planning of radiation therapy is based on medical images such as CT and MR images. READ MORE

  6. 25. Generation of a statistical model of the anatomy of human pelvises

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Biomedicinsk teknik

    Author : Jenny Tiliander; Therese Johansson; [2018]
    Keywords : Statistical Shape Model; pelvis; biomechanics; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Osteoarthritis and osteoporosis are two medical conditions involving the hip which affect the life quality of many people worldwide. These two diseases are diagnosed with 2D imaging by analysis of radiological measures, bone mineral density and joint space. READ MORE