Essays about: "chemotherapy"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 67 essays containing the word chemotherapy.

  1. 21. Targeting the epigenetic state of refractory and relapsing acute myeloid leukaemia

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Ojong Tabi Ojong Besong; [2021]
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    Abstract : Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) is a heterogeneous group of myeloid lineage malignancies arising from a spectrum of mutations. AML is characterized by the uncontrolled proliferation of clonal cells, which are unable to properly differentiate into mature myeloid cells. READ MORE

  3. 22. Investigation of endogenous p21 expression and its correlation to therapy resistance in high-risk neuroblastoma

    University essay from KTH/Proteinvetenskap

    Author : Agnes Sorteberg; [2021]
    Keywords : p21; high-risk neuroblastoma; small molecular inhibitor; chemo-resistance; combination treatment;

    Abstract : Neuroblastoma (NB) is a childhood cancer with a highly complex nature. High-risk NB patients undergo intensive treatment regimens that are often followed by long-term side effects. This, in addition to the emergence of resistant cancer cells, highlights a need for novel therapeutic targets and treatment strategies to improve outcome in NB. READ MORE

  4. 23. The Effect of Chemotherapy Treatment on Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stromal Cell Adipocyte Differentiation

    University essay from KTH/Proteinvetenskap

    Author : Hanna Andersson; [2021]
    Keywords : Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia; Doxorubicin; Dexamethasone; Stromal cell fat differentiation; cytokines; Akut lymfatisk leukemi; Doxorubicin; Dexametason; stromacellers fettdifferentiering; cytokiner;

    Abstract : I ett försök att förstå orsakerna bakom de kardio-, metaboliska- och muskuloskeletala sjukdomar hos barn som överlevt akut lymfatisk leukemi (ALL) har vi studerat den adipogena differentieringen hos mesenkymala stromaceller från benmärg (BM MSCs). Det komplexa nätverket av faktorer som påverkar adipogenes är hittills inte helt kartlagt. READ MORE

  5. 24. Reversal of Hartmann's procedure– why is it delayed?

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

    Author : Josefine Larsson; [2021]
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    Abstract : Background: Reversal of Hartmann’s procedure with restoration of intestinal continuity increasepatients’ quality of life but entails considerable risks of postoperative morbidity.Aim: Our aim was to investigate the timing of Hartmann’s reversal and factors delaying stomaclosure. READ MORE

  6. 25. Differences in tumor volume for treated glioblastoma patients examined with 18F-fluorothymidine PET and contrast-enhanced MRI

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för fysik

    Author : Karolina Hedman; [2020]
    Keywords : PET MRI; positron emission tomography; magnetic resonance imaging; brain tumor; glioblastoma; image segmentation; adaptive thresholding; feature extraction; radiotracer; gadolinium; image processing; image analysis;

    Abstract : Background: Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common and malignant primary brain tumor. It is a rapidly progressing tumor that infiltrates the adjacent healthy brain tissue and is difficult to treat. Despite modern treatment including surgical resection followed by radiochemotherapy and adjuvant chemotherapy, the outcome remains poor. READ MORE