Essays about: "combination therapy"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 76 essays containing the words combination therapy.

  1. 16. Neurodynamic treatment in combination with manual therapy in patients with persistent lateral elbow pain : A Single Subject Experimental Design study

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för hälsa, lärande och teknik

    Author : Linus Heedman; [2021]
    Keywords : SSED; upper limb neurodynamic test; radial nerve; grip strength; physical therapy;

    Abstract : Introduction Lateral elbow pain is a common disorder and affects 1-3 % of the population each year. Beside the typical characterization with pain in restricted dorsal and radial deviation of the wrist and local tenderness of the lateral epicondyle, a neurodynamic dysfunction of the radial nerve can co-exist with the tendon dysfunction. READ MORE

  3. 17. Formulation development of a recombinant VAR2-antiCD3 protein for cancer immunotherapy

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)

    Author : Maja Warlin; Frida Hallberg; [2021]
    Keywords : immunotherapy; cancer; pharmaceuticals; proteins; analytical techniques; molecular biotechnology; formulation; life science; engineering; pharmaceutical technology; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The use of immunotherapy for treating cancer has received a lot of attention in the recent years. The therapy is based on activating or deactivating the patient’s own immune system to help fight the disease. One way of doing this, is using bispecific molecules that can target both cancer cells and T-cells simultaneously. READ MORE

  4. 18. Deep-learning based prediction model for dose distributions in lung cancer patients

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Fysikum

    Author : Terese Hellström; [2021]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Background To combat one of the leading causes of death worldwide, lung cancer treatment techniques and modalities are advancing, and the treatment options are becoming increasingly individualized. Modern cancer treatment includes the option for the patient to be treated with proton therapy, which can in some cases spare healthy tissue from excessive dose better than conventional photon radiotherapy. READ MORE

  5. 19. Home- and occupation-based interventions in stroke rehabilitation: a scoping review

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    Author : Eline Blindeman; [2021]
    Keywords : basic activity of daily life; home; occupation-based intervention; occupational therapy; stroke;

    Abstract : Introduction: Stroke puts a burden on the society as half of the stroke survivors have long term care needs. After six months many stroke survivors cannot independently perform basic daily life activities, which makes living independently at home challenging. READ MORE

  6. 20. Managing long-term risks of investments within the health care sector : - Supporting decision making processes using financial theory

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Nationalekonomi; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Andreas Bergström; Pontus Enström; [2021]
    Keywords : Health Economics; Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products; Derivatives; Option theory; QALY; Cost-effectiveness;

    Abstract : ATMP (Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products) is a new type of treatment with the potential to cure otherwise severe and even deadly diseases, for which there are only inhibitive medicine available. This means that the healthcare sector now have access to treatments that greatly increases the number of QALY:s received. READ MORE