Essays about: "idiopathic"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 43 essays containing the word idiopathic.

  1. 1. The experiences of patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis : A descriptive review

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för vårdvetenskap

    Author : Ting Cen; Shuting Yang; [2023]
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    Abstract : Background: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis was previously considered a rare disease,but now the incidence and mortality of pulmonary fibrosis are increasing.Epidemiological studies have shown that the prevalence of the disesse has increased yearby year in the past 20 to 30 years. READ MORE

  3. 2. Deep Learning Based Detection, Quantification, and Subdivision of White Matter Hyperintensities in Brain MRI

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Avdelningen Vi3

    Author : Inna Fryckstedt; [2023]
    Keywords : white matter hyperintensities; white matter lesions; deep learning; machine learning; DL; ML; MRI; iNPH;

    Abstract : White matter hyperintensities (WMH) are commonly found as bright regions in brain MRI images in older individuals. They are associated with various neurological and vascular diseases, such as stroke, dementia, and cardiovascular disorders. READ MORE

  4. 3. Deep Learning-Based Automated Landmark Localization for Evan’s Index Computation

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Richards Britto Christu Dhas; [2023]
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    Abstract : Hydrocephalus is a neurological disorder characterized by the accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain, leading to an enlargement of the ventricular system. Among its subtypes is idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH), characterized by normal cerebrospinal fluid pressure. READ MORE

  5. 4. Early Life Factors and Disease Development in Childhood

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

    Author : Ellen Johansson; [2022]
    Keywords : Delivery mode; C-section; breastfeeding; antibiotics; probiotics; infant; microbiota; food engineering; Medicine and Health Sciences; Biology and Life Sciences;

    Abstract : Background and Aim The aim was to investigate the effects of four early life factors – delivery mode, feeding method, probiotics, and antibiotics – on disease development in childhood. This was done by conducting a structured literature review. READ MORE

  6. 5. Adherence in orthotic alternatives compared to the benchmark treatment of idiopathic congenital talipes equinovarus; a systematic review.

    University essay from Jönköping University/HHJ. Ortopedteknisk plattform

    Author : Vilma Lejonberg; Karin Pettersson; [2022]
    Keywords : CTEV; Clubfoot; Adherence; Orthosis; Relapse; PEVA; Klumpfot; Acceptans; Ortos; Recidiv;

    Abstract : Aim: Through this review we aim to investigate if there is an alternative orthotic treatment for paediatric patients with idiopathic congenital talipes equinovarus showing the same maintenance of correction as the benchmark treatment but with higher adherence. Methods: A literature search was performed in the data bases MEDLINE, CINAHL and Scopus. READ MORE