Essays about: "introduction to health and medicine"

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1. 16. Evaluation of the treatment planning system decimal ElectronRT and custom-made bolus for FLASH-irradiation

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Sjukhusfysikerutbildningen

   Author : Mizgin Coskun; [2022]
   Keywords : Medicine and Health Sciences;

   Abstract : Introduction: The novel external beam therapy technique using ultra-high dose rates known as FLASH has become known for its normal tissue sparing effect. Currently in Lund, veterinary clinical trials are carried out on canine patients using electrons with ultra- high dose rates. READ MORE

3. 17. Feasibility of single time point dosimetry during 177Lu-PSMA-617 treatments of prostate cancer

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Sjukhusfysikerutbildningen

   Author : Elias Nilsson; [2022]
   Keywords : Medicine and Health Sciences;

   Abstract : Introduction: Standard dosimetry methods for radionuclide therapies re- quire imaging at multiple time points post injection. An alternative method has been presented in the literature that uses previously acquired pharma- cokinetic data to create so-called dose factors. READ MORE

4. 18. 3D printer in dosimetry and mammography – designing and testing an OSL dosemeter holder and a low contrast-detail phantom

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Sjukhusfysikerutbildningen

   Author : Måns Boll; [2022]
   Keywords : Medicine and Health Sciences;

   Abstract : Introduction: Today, 3D printing is a versatile tool used in a wide range of fields. With the advent of more cost-effective fused deposition modelling (FDM) 3D printing technologies it is time to investi- gate what such a 3D printer has to offer in radiation science applications. READ MORE

5. 19. Two-year follow-up of Patients with GestationalDiabetes Mellitus in Örebro County : – a retrospective cohort study

   University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

   Author : Julia Möller; [2022]
   Keywords : Gestational diabetes mellitus; long-term follow-up; IADPSG-criteria; type 2 diabetes mellitus; prediabetes.;

   Abstract : Introduction: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a risk factor for developing type 2diabetes mellitus (T2DM). However, compliance to postpartum follow-up remains low.The new outcome-based International Association of Diabetes and Pregnancy StudyGroups (IADPSG)-criteria have led to a worldwide increase of GDM prevalence. READ MORE

6. 20. Nurses’ Perceptions of Ayurvedic Medicine Compared to Western Medicine - in Kerala, India : An empirical study

   University essay from Karlstads universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa, natur- och teknikvetenskap (from 2013)

   Author : Sofia Boström; Sofia Hugsén; [2022]
   Keywords : Ayurvedic medicine; Kerala’s health care system; nurses’ perceptions; complementary and alternative medicine;

   Abstract : Introduction/background: Ayurveda is an ancient holistic medical system largely used in India. Complementary and alternative forms of medicine (CAM) like Ayurveda is starting to spread to the western parts of the world. In Sweden, there is an ongoing project of integrating CAM methods in Swedish health care. READ MORE