Diagnostic Problems in Head Injuries Associated with Alcoholic IntoxicationKramer, W. S.Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery
Prognosis of severe head injuries. The authors have analyzed retrospectively a series of 288 consecutive patients with severe head injury observed between January, 1977, and May, 1980. Seven... A Levati,ML Farina,G Vecchi,... - 《Journal of Neurosurgery》 被引量: 255发表: 1982年 Prognosis ...
The number of older people in prisons is increasing across the globe. Many have poor physical and mental health, higher prevalence of head injury, cognitive impairment and dementia than found in community populations. Meeting the complex needs of this vu
aImprovements in diagnostic technology have provided substantial evidence to link severe—and often fatal—psychological disorders to the head injuries that players receive while on the field. Recent autopsies performed on the brains of football players who have committed suicide have shown advanced cases...
Current neurological exams used to diagnose concussions involve an assessment of the patient's eye response to acute stimuli, in addition to concentration and memory exercises to test the functional ability of the brain. The methodology used to diagnose a concussion can be improved upon for better ...
Stroke is a neurological complication that can occur in patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) for non-neurological conditions, leading to increased mortality and prolonged hospital stays. The incidence of stroke in ICU settings is notably higher compared to the general population, and ...
Our aim now is to manufacture a tool that can be used early in the patient pathway, ideally by ambulance personnel. South African doctor Llewellyn Padayachy tests the ultrasound device with the probe against the eyelid to the patient. Credit: SINTEF ...
30 We used a DAG_STAT spreadsheet44 to calculate measures of both test performance (for descriptive purposes) and test quality. Although optimally sensitive cut points are generally recommended for screening measures because they reduce false negatives, they also increase false positives.30 In contrast...
Diagnostic imaging tests are extremely valuable when it comes to a patient's healthcare. Diagnostic imaging is a range of tests used to create images of parts of the body. These tests offer doctors an... Read more The Role of Radiologists: Unsung Heroes in Healthcare ...
for non-specific abdominal pain Conclusion/Summary Application: Doing fewer tests • Be aware that 1 in 1000 CT scans of the chest, abdomen or pelvis may result in cancer • Do the tests that you think are indicated • Remember - no test is perfect • Avoid...