Essays about: "lungs"

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1. 1. Effect of mixing time and mixing rate on the evolution of powderproperties for binary adhesive mixtures

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för farmaceutisk biovetenskap

   Author : Noveen Muslih Sadullah; [2024]
   Keywords : Adhesive mixture; mixing time; mixing rate; Budesonide; Lactopress SD;

   Abstract : Dry powder inhalers (DPIs) are often used to deliver drugs to the lungs when treating respiratory diseases. Inhalation powders are often formulated as adhesive mixtures which is the main formulation type used for dry inhalation powders of pharmaceuticals. READ MORE

3. 2. Systematic Multi-Parametric Analysis of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) Flow Cytometry Drug Screens using Flowty

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk mikrobiologi

   Author : Augusta Jensen; [2023]
   Keywords : Acute myeloid leukemia; AML; cellular subpopulations; data analysis; precision medicine; Flowty; applied microbiology; Biology and Life Sciences;

   Abstract : Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a heterogeneous disease, making it difficult to treat. The standard treatment is intensive chemotherapy and has not changed in 40 years. However, recently new drugs and as less intensive treatment regimens have been approved in the US and in Europe. However. READ MORE

4. 3. The functional anatomy of the crocodilian heart

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Biologi

   Author : Jennifer Karlsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Anatomy; Cardiac right-to-left shunt; Cog-teeth-like valves; Crocodilian heart; Foramen of Panizza; Hemodynamics; Left aorta;

   Abstract : Crocodiles are ectothermic, intermittent breathing reptiles with low metabolic rates. Additionally, they are diving animals that can stay submerged for long periods, which poses special demands on their cardiovascular system. The crocodilian heart is four-chambered with completely separated ventricles, making it unique among other reptiles. READ MORE

5. 4. Development of a new SBRT dose planning strategy for thoracic tumours in RayStation

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Radiofysik

   Author : Olof Westman; [2023]
   Keywords : radiotherapy sbrt lung robust; radioterapi;

   Abstract : Umeå University Hospital has acquired a new treatment planning system, RayStation, for radiotherapy. It has a different set of dose calculation algorithms that require new planning strategies for stereotactic lung cancer treatments. READ MORE

6. 5. Developing a highly accurate, locally interpretable neural network for medical image analysis

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap

   Author : Rony David Ventura Caballero; [2023]
   Keywords : XAI; Interpretability; Computer vision; Pediatric pneumonia; Chest radiograph;

   Abstract : Background Machine learning techniques, such as convolutional networks, have shown promise in medical image analysis, including the detection of pediatric pneumonia. However, the interpretability of these models is often lacking, compromising their trustworthiness and acceptance in medical applications. READ MORE