Essays about: "cervical cancer"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 24 essays containing the words cervical cancer.

  1. 11. Deep Convolutional Neural Networks For Detecting Cellular Changes Due To Malignancy

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Avdelningen för visuell information och interaktion

    Author : Håkan Wieslander; Gustav Forslid; [2017]
    Keywords : Deep Learning; Convolutional Neural Networks; Cancer Screening;

    Abstract : Discovering cancer at an early stage is an effective way to increase the chance of survival. However, since most screening processes are done manually it is time inefficient and thus costly. One way of automizing the screening process could be to classify cells using Convolutional Neural Networks. READ MORE

  3. 12. Evaluation of the Cost-Effectiveness of Novel Tests in the Screening and Diagnostic Phases of Prostate Cancer Compared to Current Practice

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Biomedicinsk teknik

    Author : Ebba Palenius; Elin Bonnevier; [2017]
    Keywords : Prostate Cancer; Cost-Effectiveness; Screening; Clinical Utility; Markov modeling; Biopsy; TreeAge; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Introduction: There are major limitations in the current methods for screening and diagnosis of prostate cancer. In this project, the implementation of new tests has been researched. The assessed tests in the screening phase are the 4Kscore, Prostate Health Index (PHI), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Prostarix. READ MORE

  4. 13. Knowledge and beliefs about HPV and HPV vaccine among young Thai females

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för folkhälso- och vårdvetenskap

    Author : Conny Öberg; Sofia Josefsson; [2016]
    Keywords : Thailand; HPV; beliefs; knowledge; young females; Thailand; HPV; åsikter; kunskap; unga kvinnor;

    Abstract : Background: Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is the recognized main reason for developing cervical cancer. HPV vaccine given to females is the most effective prevention. Purpose: To investigate knowledge and beliefs about HPV, cervical cancer and HPV vaccine among young Thai females in north-eastern part of Thailand. READ MORE

  5. 14. Induction of HPV-16 Late Gene Expression Through Use of Small Molecule Drugs

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kvinnors och barns hälsa

    Author : Caroline Andrén; [2016]
    Keywords : Human papillomavirus type 16; Cervical cancer; Cell culture; TPA; CAT ELISA;

    Abstract : Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women worldwide. The principal cause of cervical cancer is infection with human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV-16 is a high-risk virus and it is responsible for a high portion of all HPV-caused cancers. The HPV-16 genome consists of early and late genes. READ MORE

  6. 15. Knowledge of Human Papilloma Virus, Cervical Cancer and Cytological Screening and Attitudes towards and Practices of Screening among Undergraduate students at Rajarata University, Sri Lanka : A cross-sectional study

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Internationell mödra- och barnhälsovård (IMCH)

    Author : Josefine Östh; [2015]
    Keywords : Knowledge Attitudes Practices; Human Papilloma Virus; Cervical cancer; Cytological screening; Sri Lanka;

    Abstract : Aim The burden of cervical cancer in Sri Lanka is high and research is limited. The objective was to describe the knowledge of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), cervical cancer and its cytological screening, as well as worry of HPV and attitudes towards and practices of screening among undergraduate students at Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Mihintale. READ MORE