This article addresses the potential usefulness of sodium MRI in the acute phase of stroke, asking whether the additional time required to acquire high-quality sodium images is justified in the time-critical minutes following the presentation of a patient with stroke symptoms. It begins with a ...
As we rolled five-year-old Mary into the MRI room, we all wondered how Mary would react. She had suffered a stroke that left half of her body paralyzed, 36 had recently lost her father, mother and home. She was pushed into the MRI machine without the sl
And all geniuses have a very important aptitude in common -- they have an abundance of creative intelligence. Without it, they wouldn't be geniuses. They'd simply be exceptionally smart. How much creativity does it take to be a genius? We'll look at how imagination and productivity ...
Neurologistsare specialists who treat diseases of the brain and spinal cord, peripheral nerves and muscles. Neurological conditions include epilepsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis (MS) and Parkinson's disease. Can MRI detect nerve damage? An MRI may be able help identify structural lesions that may be...
How can microarrays be used to detect cancer in the body? How do they work and what information can be derived from the results? How do scars form? What are the differences between an X-ray, MRI and CT scan? Why can't neurons in the brain damaged by a stroke be replaced? What are...
Vomiting or diarrhoea for a prolonged period. They’re showing signs of heatstroke. How to find an emergency vet The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons’ code of conduct says that all veterinary practices must make provision for 24-hour care, but that does not mean your regular vet will be...
PY: As an assessment tool, the DBFS improves both affordability and accessibility. Pen and paper tests require trained personnel and MRI or CT scans, which could cost a few thousand dollars. Meanwhile, the DBFS does not require neurospecialists or specialized equipment to administer, which could...
What Does Your Doctor Need to Know? You should tell them about any ongoing conditions (like diabetes or asthma) or serious illnesses (like cancer or a stroke) your parents, grandparents, and siblings have or had and how old they were when the health problem started. If any of them have ...
Lupus can cause brain fog, widespread pain, even a stroke. Find out what lupus does to your nervous system, and what you can do about it.
does not equate with the absence of plaque. A negative calcification score does suggest that an acute coronary event is unlikely in the near future, and it has been noted that patients presenting with atypical chest pain may be evaluated for noncardiac causes in the setting of ...