Essays about: "OA"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 67 essays containing the word OA.

  1. 1. The association between obesity, low-grade inflammation, self-reported knee symptoms and radiographic knee osteoarthritis in individuals with knee pain : A longitudinal cohort study

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för företagande, innovation och hållbarhet

    Author : Alma Buer; [2024]
    Keywords : osteoarthritis knee pain; artros knä smärta;

    Abstract : Abstract  Background One of the earliest signs of knee osteoarthritis (OA) is knee pain which correlates with inflammation and disease severity. Knee OA affects 260 million worldwide, and is in similarity with obesity, characterized by ongoing low-grade inflammation. READ MORE

  3. 2. Effect of training and feeding on saliva concentrations of cartilage oligomeric matrix protein neo-epitope (COMP664) and neuropeptide Substance P in horses

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health

    Author : Ebba Arrhult; [2024]
    Keywords : osteoarthritis; horse; biomarker; saliva; exercise; training; feeding;

    Abstract : Osteoarthritis (OA) is a low-grade inflammatory disease associated with subsequent lameness and chronic joint pain. Lameness caused by degenerative joint disorders is perceived as one of the most common clinical problems for the equine athlete, advocating the severity of OA as a welfare and clinical issue. READ MORE

  4. 3. REKO: A mobile application to help producers and consumers to more easily sell and buy locally produced goods

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Medie- och Informationsteknik; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska fakulteten

    Author : Linnéa Brolin; Felicia Lindman; [2023]
    Keywords : UX; UX-design; gränssnitt; design; prototyp; applikation; mobilapplikation; REKO-ring; grafisk design och kommunikation;

    Abstract : Intresset för närproducerad mat har under åren ökat såväl i Sverige som i andra länder. Konsumenter vill ha mer information kring vad de äter och det ställs högre förväntningar på att maten ska ha producerats energisnålt, ha liten miljöpåverkan, vara hälsosam, och lokalproducerad. READ MORE

  5. 4. Biomechanical investigation of the efficacy and perceived performance of a knee brace

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Biomedicinsk teknik

    Author : Alice Garnheim; Alvina Vernersson; [2023]
    Keywords : Biomechanical investigation; knee brace; osteoarthritis; design; OA; healthy subjects; gait analysis; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The most prevalent joint disease in adults is osteoarthritis. The knee joint is the joint which is the most affected by osteoarthritis, with mechanical overloading being one of the causes. While no cure exists for osteoarthritis, many different treatment options are available. One alternative is to wear a knee brace on the affected leg. READ MORE

  6. 5. Omvårdnad av geriatriska hundar utifrån förändrade behov associerat med åldrande : en intervjustudie på svenska kliniker

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Lydia Djärf; Fanny Nilsson; [2023]
    Keywords : djuromvårdnad; djursjukskötare; geriatrisk; hund; åldrande;

    Abstract : Geriatriska hundar är en växande patientgrupp som blir alltmer förekommande på svenska kliniker. De kan drabbas av flera sjukdomstillstånd och är mer benägna att ha en snabb progression av sjukdomarna vilket gör dem till en extra utsatt och känslig patientgrupp. READ MORE