Essays about: "hjärnskador"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the word hjärnskador.
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1. Analysis of Head Kinematics in Ice Hockey
University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)Abstract : Ice hockey has been identified as a sport with a high risk for concussions due to it being highly physical. Improvements have been made over the years to improve the protective gear for the players effectively eliminating more severe traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) however mild concussions (mTBI) are still prevalent to this day. READ MORE
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2. Automatic magnetic resonance brain volume measurements to assess the effect of minimised blood sample extraction on brain development in extremely preterm infants
University essay from Lunds universitet/LäkarutbildningenAbstract : Aim: To evaluate a pipeline for automatic MRI brain segmentation and volumetric tissue structure quantification in a cohort of extremely preterm infants. Methods: 13 extremely preterm neonates underwent MRI-scanning at a term equivalent age. Seven of these subjects had suitable MRI sequences and were analyzed in the pipeline. READ MORE
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3. Investigation of immunomodulatory properties of anti-secretory factor in experimental brain tumor models
University essay from Lunds universitet/LäkarutbildningenAbstract : Introduction: Glioblastoma is the most aggressive form of primary brain tumor in adults. Current treatment including chemotherapy poses a limitation due to consequences of systemic toxicity. Further studies for alternative, multimodal treatments are necessary. Antisecretory factor is an endogenous protein. READ MORE
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4. Concussion in Soccer: Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Protective Headbands in Head-to-Head Impacts Using Finite Element Models
University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)Abstract : Introduction Concussion is an increasing concern in soccer, a sport where players actively use their heads as a part of the game without being required to wear protective headgear. Protective headgear is available but studies disagree about their effectiveness. READ MORE
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5. Identified Issues with the Use of Technology in Treatment of Newborn Infants at Risk of Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy : A study done at the largest obstetric hospital in Hanoi, Vietnam
University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)Abstract : Neonatal asphyxia is the third largest cause of neonatal mortality in Vietnam, and many of the surviving patients suffer from permanent brain damage. A cooling mattress used for treatment of infants suffering from asphyxia has been shown to have problems with providing a stable body temperature for the patients. READ MORE