Essays about: "Covariates"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 117 essays containing the word Covariates.

  1. 21. Applying Nonlinear Mixed-Effects Modeling to Model Patient Flow in the Emergency Department : Evaluation of the Impact of Patient Characteristics on Emergency Department Logistics

    University essay from KTH/Medicinteknik och hälsosystem

    Author : Umberto Rosamilia; [2022]
    Keywords : Emergency Department; Nonlinear Mixed-Effects Modeling; Healthcare Logistics; Patient Flow Modeling; Patient Pathways; Markov Process; Akutmottagning; Icke-Linjär Blandad Effektmodellering; Vårdlogistik; Patientflödesmodellering; Patientflöde; Markovprocess;

    Abstract : Emergency departments are fundamental for providing high-quality care, and their operations directly impact the logistics of the hospitals in their entirety. Poor emergency department performance leads to delays, prolonged hospitalization, and improper allocation of resources, reducing the quality of the provided care and increasing costs. READ MORE

  3. 22. Investigating the relationship between dementia and cognitive tests performance : do better scores on cognitive tests relate to a lower risk of developing dementia?

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Statistik

    Author : Emma Kwon; Markus Lindvall; [2022]
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    Abstract : In 2021, dementia was the seventh leading cause of death among all diseases in the world according to the World Health Organization (2021). Dementia is an overall medical term indicating deteriorated brain health associated with loss of memory, cognitive abnormality and difficulties in daily activities. There is no medical cure for dementia yet. READ MORE

  4. 23. Factors related to vertical root fractures in teeth restored with prosthetic single crowns: A retrospective clinical study

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Odontologiska fakulteten (OD)

    Author : Sham Al-Hotheiry; Mustafa Spahic; [2022]
    Keywords : Vertical root fracture;

    Abstract : Purpose The aim of the present retrospective clinical study was to investigate the factors that could be associated with the occurrence of vertical root fractures regarding tooth-supported single crowns (VRF). Materials and methods This dental record-based retrospective study included patients treated with tooth-supported single crowns during from October 2008 to December 2010 at the Faculty of Odontology, Malmö University, Sweden. READ MORE

  5. 24. Political Distance in the Network of International Trade

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Stefan Maukner; [2022]
    Keywords : International Trade; Network Analysis; International Relations; Temporal Exponential Random Graph Models; Gravity;

    Abstract : This study is concerned with the underexplored link between political distance and international trade. It considers the network of international trade which is investigated using Temporal Exponential Random Graph Models. READ MORE

  6. 25. Pharmacokinetic changes of meropenem in sepsis patients: A Comparative Review

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för farmaci

    Author : Rami Osman Abubaker; [2022]
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    Abstract : Background: Sepsis is a life-threatening organ dysfunction occurring during infections. Meropenem is a hydrophilic β-lactam carbapenem antibiotic. Its pharmacokinetic parameters are expected to change due to sepsis-induced physiological alterations and will thus require altered dosing strategies for optimal treatment of sepsis patients. READ MORE