Essays about: "bone"

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1. 26. The risk of developing Periodontitis; A Random Forest based algorithm

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statistiska institutionen

   Author : Noel Waldenfjord; Albert Sedwall; [2023]
   Keywords : machine learning; random forest; periodontitis; statistics;

   Abstract : Periodontitis is a gum disease that is the result of infections and inflammation of the gums and the bone which surround and support the teeth. In the most severe cases, teeth may loosen or fall out. READ MORE

3. 27. Quantitative susceptibility mapping of the knee: A comparison of approaches for addressing fatty tissue

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Sjukhusfysikerutbildningen

   Author : Cornelia Säll; [2023]
   Keywords : Medicine and Health Sciences;

   Abstract : Background/purpose Quantitative susceptibility mapping (QSM) is an MRI-based post processing technique to evaluate the magnetic susceptibility, χ, of human tissue using phase data. While brain imaging has been the most common application, other areas have also raised interest. READ MORE

4. 28. Feasibility of quantitative 99mTc-DPD scintigraphy SPECT/CT for assessing the burden of ATTR cardiac amyloidosis

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Radiofysik

   Author : Sajad Kadhim Khalaf; [2023]
   Keywords : QSPECT; Amyloidosis; ATTR; LVMI; Recovery Coefficient; SUV; Calibration;

   Abstract : Background: Amyloid transthyretin (ATTR) cardiomyopathy is caused by the deposition of misfolded proteins, known as amyloid fibrils, in the myocardium. Quantitative Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (QSPECT) utilizing 99mTc-DPD scintigraphy has the potential to assess ATTR-suspected cardiac amyloidosis (CA). READ MORE

5. 29. Evaluation of the DXA radiation environment at Sahlgrenska University Hospital

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   Author : Saga Söderholm; [2022-05-18]
   Keywords : Medical physics; DXA; DEXA; Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry; Bone mineral density;

   Abstract : Purpose: The aims of this work were to evaluate the radiation environment in the dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) rooms at Sahlgrenska University Hospital, estimate personnel doses, determine legal requirements for DXA personnel, examine the operators’ view on radiation safety and develop material with dose information for patients and operators. Theory: DXA is a low dose X-ray modality mainly used in osteoporosis examinations, for which it is considered the reference technique. READ MORE

6. 30. Evaluation of whole-body bone scans performed using a gamma camera with Cadmium Zinc Telluride detector

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   Author : Victor Asp; [2022-01-13]
   Keywords : Medical physics; whole-body bone scans; gamma camera; Cadmium Zinc Telluride detector;

   Abstract : The bone scan is a common nuclear medicine imaging procedure that is mainly used for evaluating several oncological patient groups. A radioactive tracer, 99mTc -labelled diphosphonate, is injected intravenously and accumulates in the skeleton. The distribution of the tracer in the body is measured with a gamma camera 3 hours post-injection. READ MORE