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  1. 1. Lush Mental Landscapes : effects of Horticulture Therapy on Depression, Anxiety Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Katarzyna Domachowska; [2024]
    Keywords : mental disorders; horticultural therapy; effects of horticulture therapy on human; health; stress reduction; depression; anxiety; PTSD; ASD; therapeutic garden; hospital healing garden; effects of horticulture therapy on depression; effects of horticulture therapy on anxiety; effects of horticulture therapy on PTSD; effects of horticulture therapy on ASD;

    Abstract : Every developing human brain is formed by the environment, which is why our surroundings are an important factor for mental health. The natural surroundings have been shown to enhance mood and reduce stress. Being in a natural environment offers a refreshing setting that enables the brain to recover from mental fatigue. READ MORE

  3. 2. Polymer gel dosimetry with MRI-readout for 3D dose verification - detector characteristics and clinical applications

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sjukhusfysikerutbildningen

    Author : Thi Guldhill; [2023]
    Keywords : Medicine and Health Sciences;

    Abstract : Background & Purpose: Radiation therapy is an essential treatment for cancer patients with the ultimate goal to deliver radiation doses to the tumour with precision while minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy tissues. Treatment verification is crucial to ensure the accuracy of radiation delivery, for instance by measuring the radiation dose distribution. READ MORE

  4. 3. Clinical Assessment of Deep Learning-Based Uncertainty Maps in Lung Cancer Segmentation

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

    Author : Federica Carmen Maruccio; [2023]
    Keywords : 3D U-Net; Contouring; Clinical validation; Deep learning; Lung cancer; Monte Carlo dropout; Probability map; Reliability diagram; Segmentation; Uncertainty map;

    Abstract : Prior to radiation therapy planning, tumours and organs at risk need to be delineated. In recent years, deep learning models have opened the possibility of automating the contouring process, speeding up the procedures and helping clinicians. READ MORE

  5. 4. Correlation between Surface and Tumour Motion in Lung Cancer - including Deep Learning Perspectives

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sjukhusfysikerutbildningen

    Author : Caisa Kjellström; [2023]
    Keywords : Medicine and Health Sciences;

    Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this master thesis was to retrospectively investigate correlation between surface and tumour motion in lung cancer patients, alongside deep learning applications of the results. Additional correlations such as age, tumour volume and anatomical placement of the tumour were also investigated. READ MORE

  6. 5. Visualizing pediatric obesity data to determine treatment strategy effectiveness and improvements

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Octav Le Tullier; [2023]
    Keywords : Pediatric Obesity Treatment; Clinical Decision Support System; Health Data; Information Visualization; Interaction Design; Barnobesitas Behandling; System För Kliniskt Beslutsstöd; Hälsodata; Informationsvisualisering; Interaktionsdesign; ;

    Abstract : Pediatric obesity is skyrocketing nowadays worldwide. Therefore, helping and supporting clinicians in curing children is needed. As Health IT is soaring thanks to the emergence of a cutting-edge technology, treatments can now be followed closely and daily to give a personalized therapy. READ MORE