Essays about: "reducing disease risk"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 34 essays containing the words reducing disease risk.

1. 1. Care and the Potential of Genetic Counseling: A Clinical Fieldwork

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Socialantropologi

   Author : Frederik Jacques Paulsen; [2023]
   Keywords : Medical anthropology; genetics; care; telecare; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Recent decades have witnessed an innovation in genetics and biomedical practices, shifting the practice from treatment to prevention. Testing healthy individuals for genetic inherited diseases has now become increasingly common, preventing potential disease by offering early screenings, medication, or potentially surgery, reducing the genetic risk from developing into disease. READ MORE

3. 2. Effects of plant polar lipids on postprandial glycemic regulation in healthy humans

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

   Author : Yijia Yao; [2022]
   Keywords : plant polar lipid; meal study; clinical study; postprandial glycemic regulation; applied nutrition and food chemistry; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : In light of diabetes becoming a global discussion topic, some steps ought to be taken to help reduce the number of individuals suffering from the disease. Keeping good glycemic control through a healthy diet helps prevent diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Plant lipids are increasingly being studied for their postprandial effects on humans. READ MORE

4. 3. Optimization of an advanced algorithm for bone imaging

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Biomedicinsk teknik

   Author : Adam Mrozek; [2022]
   Keywords : osteoporosis; optimization; programming; engineering; X-ray; bone; mineral density; speed; faster; projection; MATLAB; C ; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Fracture risk in osteoporosis is increased and osteoporosis is the most common metabolic bone disease and treatment is expensive. Osteoporosis is diagnosed by measuring Bone Mineral Density (BMD), which does not consider other factors such as bone geometry or architecture. READ MORE

5. 4. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVEL AMONG HEALTH STUDENTS. A comparative study between Australia and Sweden

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för neurovetenskap och fysiologi

   Author : Annika Holmqvist; Niklas Lindqvist; [2021-11-18]
   Keywords : Physical activity; inactivity; physiotherapy; sedentary behavior; IPAQ;

   Abstract : Today, approximately 3.2 million deaths each year occur due to inadequate physical activity. Physical activity in addition to the WHO recommendations contribute in reducing the risk of weight gain and disease.. READ MORE

6. 5. The influence of antimicrobial agents on the development of antibiotic resistance in the vaginal bacterial flora of artificially inseminated mares : a study on mares in a stud environment

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

   Author : Elin Wilén; [2021]
   Keywords : antibiotics; antimicrobial resistance; bacteriology; breeding; equine reproduction; reproductive techniques; semen extender; stud farm;

   Abstract : In Sweden and in many other countries, artificial insemination (AI) is frequently used in horse breeding. The technology makes it possible to use genetic material from horses in different geographical locations in an effective way, minimizing the risk of infection or even injury to both horses and stud personnel. READ MORE