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Showing 1 to 20 of 33 for “"Timely diagnosis"”.
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GPs, stigma and the timely diagnosis of dementia : a qualitative exploration. The implications of general practitioners' perceptions of dementia as a stigma for timely diagnosis.
… of dementia and considers implications for timely diagnosis. Methods Data from twenty-three GPs in northern England were collected by semistructured telephone interviews. Within the context of a qualitative design, a combined process of grounded theory and framework analysis was adopted to …
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Epidemiological evidence that can help to improve timely diagnosis of colorectal cancer in New Zealand.
… which has partially been attributed to late diagnosis. Considering that CRC is a curable disease if diagnosed early, conducting research targeted at the improvement of early diagnosis is therefore important. This thesis provides statistical models for the calculation of CRC incidence rates in …
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Understanding the pathways to oesophageal and stomach cancer diagnosis: a multi-methods approach
… encouraging help-seeking, and facilitating timely referral are key for improving cancer outcomes, particularly for cancers such as oesophageal and gastric (stomach), where five-year survival is less than 20%. In this research, I used multiple methods to explore factors that influence timely …
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Microfluidic and electronic detection of protein biomarkers
… as sepsis, rapid results are desired to ensure timely diagnosis and treatment. In contrast, point-of-care testing has shown great promise for rapid results through the use of miniaturized and inexpensive devices in non-laboratory settings.
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Development of thermostable affinity reagents for low-cost, paper-based medical diagnostics
The timely diagnosis and treatment of disease in resource-constrained settings requires the development of robust point-of-care (POC) diagnostics, which provide accurate results and can be employed by users with minimal medical training and limited access to basic infrastructure. One of the most …
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Modeling torso imaging via time-domain diffuse correlation spectroscopy
Medical imaging is vital to the timely diagnosis of internal hemorrhaging and the prevention of fatalities. This thesis aims to contribute to this field by examining the efficacy of time-domain diffuse correlation spectroscopy (TD-DCS) as a means of imaging bleeding within the torso. TD-DCS is a …
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Blockchain-based Medical Image Sharing and Critical-result Notification
… report is sent back to the original site to aid timely diagnosis and proper patient care. Although teleradiology offers excellent benefits such as time and cost efficiency, after-hour coverages, and staffing shortage management, there are some technical and operational limitations to overcome in …
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Thrombotic fingerprints for the enhanced prediction of thrombosis
… diseases lie not only in the difficulty of their timely diagnosis, but in the selection of appropriate therapy, titration of intervention, and identification of patients at risk. Assays like the INR, PTT, and ACT can follow the course of specific pathways that govern activation of specific …
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The lived experience of mothers of children with asthma
… as integral members of the health care team. A timely diagnosis of asthma with understanding, appropriate education, and provision of resources would decrease uncertainty and improve mothers' ability to manage effectively. Further research is needed to identify and overcome the barriers to …
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Multimodal Representation Learning for Medical Image Analysis
… medical image analysis, which may offer timely diagnosis in low-resource settings, advance precision medicine, and facilitate large-scale clinical research. Developing such image models demands large training data. Although digital medical images have become increasingly available, …
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Implementing Prediabetes Screening During Hospitalization In An Internal Medicine Unit
… are unaware of having this condition. The gap in timely diagnosis of prediabetes hinders opportunities for awareness of risk for type 2 diabetes (T2DM), self-management, and referral to preventative interventions. Individuals with undiagnosed prediabetes have 1.3 times higher risk for …
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Reducing Mortality from Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock: A Macro System Approach
… creates opportunities for accurate and timely diagnosis, along with implementation of lifesaving treatment immediately upon arrival or even in route. This project sought to improve recognition and treatment of sepsis through partnerships with our prehospital providers. Through education …
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Automated Fluorescence Microscopy Determination of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Count via Vessel Filtering
… causes of death despite being curable with a timely diagnosis and the correct treatment [3]. As such, eradicating tuberculosis (TB) is one of the targets of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for global health as approved by the World Health Assembly (WHA) in 2014 [2,3]. This work …
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Novel Immunometabolic Therapies and Prognostic Markers for Lymphedema
… to appropriately triage and monitor patients for timely diagnosis and treatment. It is unknown if: (1) gene expression changes in tissue are associated with the development of fibrosis in lymphedema, (2) stimulating a non-fibrotic gene expression profile using drug therapy can reduce fibrosis in …
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Hybrid Nanostructured Textile Bioelectrode for Unobtrusive Health Monitoring
… causes of mortality in United States of America. Timely point-of-care health diagnostics and therapeutics for person suffering from these diseases can save thousands of lives. However, lack of accessible minimally intrusive health monitoring systems makes timely diagnosis difficult and sometimes …
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An investigation into the prehospital diagnosis, patient characteristics and treatment of cardiogenic acute pulmonary oedema (APO) patients: A scoping review
… current clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of Cardiogenic Acute Pulmonary Oedema (CAPO) in the prehospital setting and to also discuss the application and relevance of these findings to low to middleincome countries (LMICs). Specific practice guideline elements that …
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Laimo neuroboreliozė – „didysis imitatorius“: diagnostiniai iššūkiai ir problemos /
… Atypical presentation may interfere with timely diagnosis and treatment, which may lead to an unfavorable clinical outcome. The diagnosis is primarily based on laboratory methods, namely cerebrospinal fluid analysis and serological testing of serum and cerebrospinal fluid. Imaging studies …
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Lithographically Fabricated Micro-Reflectors for Sensitive Point of Care Diagnostics
Timely diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases calls for highly sensitive diagnostic assays. Traditional diagnostic methods include microscopy, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), immunofluorescence (IF) and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Many of these diagnostic methods, however, …
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Factors associated with fresh stillbirths in Livingstone district, Zambia.
… attributed to acute intrapartum events. Good, timely and appropriate midwifery care provided by skilled attendants in an environment that is favourable prevents or at least decreases the incidence of fresh stillbirths. The aim of this study was to determine factors associated with fresh …
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Factors associated with fresh stillbirths in Livingstone district, Zambia.
… attributed to acute intrapartum events. Good, timely and appropriate midwifery care provided by skilled attendants in an environment that is favourable prevents or at least decreases the incidence of fresh stillbirths. The aim of this study was to determine factors associated with fresh …
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