Essays about: "Cancer diagnostics"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 47 essays containing the words Cancer diagnostics.
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1. Robustness Analysis of Perfusion Parameter Calculations
University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)Abstract : Cancer is one of the most common causes of death worldwide. When given optimal treatment, however, the risk of severe illness may greatly be reduced. Determining optimal treatment in turn requires evaluation of disease progression and response to potential, previous treatment. READ MORE
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2. Uncertainty Quantification in Deep Learning for Breast Cancer Classification in Point-of-Care Ultrasound Imaging
University essay from Lunds universitet/Matematik LTHAbstract : Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer worldwide with an estimate of 2.3 million new cases in 2020, and the number one cause of cancer-related deaths in women. READ MORE
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3. Establishment and Characterisation of new Immunoreagents for diagnosis of Ovarian cancer
University essay fromAbstract : Ovarian cancer is the most lethal of all gynaecological cancers and it is often diagnosedat an advanced stage due to diffuse and only mild symptoms at early stages.Early detection is crucial to increase survival but high-grade serous ovarian cancer(HGSOC) often presents non-specific symptoms, such as loss of appetite, bloating ofabdomen and tiredness. READ MORE
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4. A novel assay for the detection of Hepatitis C virus in blood plasma, using padlock probes and rolling circle amplification
University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskapAbstract : Hepatitis C viral infection is a globally widespread blood-borne disease affecting the liver, causing cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. This type of liver cancer is mainly caused by chronic Hepatitis C and Hepatitis B. Specific detection with the following correct treatment is crucial to reduce the overall burden of the disease. READ MORE
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5. Image Segmentation and Object Identification in Cancer Tissue Slides from Fluorescence Microscopy
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Avdelningen Vi3Abstract : In cancer research, there is a need to make accurate spatial measurements in multi-layered fluorescence microscopy images. Researchers would like to measure distances in and between biological objects such as nerves and tumours, to investigate questions which includes if nerve distribution in and around tumours can have a prognostic value in cancer diagnostics. READ MORE