Essays about: "cancer"
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16. Uncertainty Estimation in Radiation Dose Prediction U-Net
University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)Abstract : The ability to quantify uncertainties associated with neural network predictions is crucial when they are relied upon in decision-making processes, especially in safety-critical applications like radiation therapy. In this paper, a single-model estimator of both epistemic and aleatoric uncertainties in a regression 3D U-net used for radiation dose prediction is presented. READ MORE
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17. Image-classification for Brain Tumor using Pre-trained Convolutional Neural Network
University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)Abstract : Brain tumor is a disease characterized by uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the brain. The brain is responsible for regulating the functions of all other organs, hence, any atypical growth of cells in the brain can have severe implications for its functions. READ MORE
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18. Refining the particulate matter airway deposition arising from indoor cooking-related biomass combustion for children in the Haramaya district in Ethiopia
University essay from Lunds universitet/Ergonomi och aerosolteknologiAbstract : Background: Air pollution, a global issue affecting millions of individuals, is linked to adverse health effects on the respiratory system, but also to e.g., cancer and cardiovascular ailments. In low-income countries, cooking is often conducted by biomass-combustion, causing women and children to be exposed to high levels of indoor air pollution. READ MORE
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19. 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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20. Methodological development of human telomere sequencing with the Oxford Nanopore Technologies
University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för hälsovetenskaperAbstract : Human DNA is protected with telomeres, which consist of the repetitive DNA-sequence TTAGGG. A 3’-overhang folds back and in combination with the shelterin complex protects the ends of the DNA. READ MORE