Essays about: "medical care.."

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  1. 1. The association between obesity, low-grade inflammation, self-reported knee symptoms and radiographic knee osteoarthritis in individuals with knee pain : A longitudinal cohort study

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för företagande, innovation och hållbarhet

    Author : Alma Buer; [2024]
    Keywords : osteoarthritis knee pain; artros knä smärta;

    Abstract : Abstract  Background One of the earliest signs of knee osteoarthritis (OA) is knee pain which correlates with inflammation and disease severity. Knee OA affects 260 million worldwide, and is in similarity with obesity, characterized by ongoing low-grade inflammation. READ MORE

  3. 2. Predicting True Sepsis and Culture-positive Sepsis in Intensive Care Unit with Machine Learning Techniques

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Matematisk statistik

    Author : Zeyuan Wu; [2024]
    Keywords : Machine Learning; Diagnosis of Sepsis; XGBoost; Logistic Regression; Mathematics and Statistics;

    Abstract : Sepsis, a serious medical condition often leading to patients requiring intensive care, has prompted numerous scientists to employ mathematical techniques to aid in its diagnosis. This thesis uses logistic regression and a machine learning technique, XGBoost, to predict true sepsis (as opposed to sepsis mimics) and culture-positive sepsis (among true sepsis) in critical care using blood test results, physiological measurements and other patient characteristics. READ MORE

  4. 3. Challenges for Artificially Intelligent Medical Devices in the Nordics and Suggested Strategies to Respond

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovationsteknik

    Author : Alva Rampe; Linea Holström; [2024]
    Keywords : Artificial Intelligence; Medical Device; HealthTech; Innovation Barriers; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : With aging populations, unequal access to care, and shortages of staff, healthcare systems today are facing many challenges. Technology advancements, with artificial intelligence (AI) in particular, have been one of the main drivers of innovation in multiple industries. READ MORE

  5. 4. Uncertainty Quantification in Deep Learning for Breast Cancer Classification in Point-of-Care Ultrasound Imaging

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Matematik LTH

    Author : Marisa Wodrich; [2024]
    Keywords : Uncertainty quantification; Deep learning; Breast cancer classification; Trustworthy AI; Point-of-care ultrasound; Mathematics and Statistics;

    Abstract : Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer worldwide with an estimate of 2.3 million new cases in 2020, and the number one cause of cancer-related deaths in women. READ MORE

  6. 5. Competition and Physician Turnover: Evidence from Swedish Primary Care Units

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : BELIT AY; [2023-10-10]
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    Abstract : The Swedish government has over the years implemented several reforms to improve health care system and ensure continuity of care. One of the reforms, The Act on Free Choice, was implemented between 2007 and 2010 providing patients a free choice to choose a provider and private providers to freely enter the market; thereby, increasing the competition among providers. READ MORE