Essays about: "burden of disease"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 64 essays containing the words burden of disease.

1. 1. Adherence in patients with heart failure. Relationships to symptom burden and hospitalization frequency : A cross-sectional survey study

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för vårdvetenskap (VV)

   Author : Helen Moe; [2024]
   Keywords : Adherence; Cross sectional study; Heart failure; Hospitalization-frequency; Non-adherence; Symptom burden;

   Abstract : Aim: The aim of the study was to investigate the degree of adherence and non-adherence to treatment regimen in the population with heart failure, as well as to explore relationships to symptom burden and hospitalization-frequency. Introduction: Heart failure – a chronic disease with a somber prognosis and high mortality, incidence and prevalence increasing world-wide. 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. Blood flow restriction training for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or heart failure; A scoping review

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Avdelningen för fysioterapi

   Author : Ivar Ramström; Kevin Ulman; [2024]
   Keywords : Cardiac rehabilitation; Pulmonary rehabilitation; KAATSU; BFR; BFRT; Vascular occlusion; HF; COPD;

   Abstract : Background: Blood flow restriction training (BFRT) is an effective way of training that enables training with low external load while receiving similar effects to high load training. The lack of knowledge of BFRT for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or heart failure (HF) led to the making of this scoping review. READ MORE

5. 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 biovetenskap

   Author : Andréa Karlsson; [2023]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : 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

6. 5. Automated Interpretation of Lung Ultrasound for COVID-19 and Tuberculosis diagnosis

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Matematik LTH

   Author : Chloé Soormally; [2023]
   Keywords : Tuberculosis; COVID-19; Lung Ultrasound; Computer-aided detection CAD ; Deep learning; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : BACKGROUND. Early and accurate detection of infectious respiratory diseases like COVID-19 and tuberculosis (TB) plays a crucial role in effective management and the reduction of preventable mortality. READ MORE