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A PET (positron emission tomography) scan is an imaging test that uses radioactive material to diagnose a variety of diseases. Doctors use it to find tumors and diagnose heart disease, brain disorders, and other conditions. How do we proceed with the PET patients? We make sure the patient is fasting and the blood glucose is normal and give the patient a small amount of dose called a tracer, the most common use is FDG (fluorodeoxyglucose ), after injection we wait for one hour and we start scanning… There are more details in the link below you can see it 🙏.. https://lnkd.in/eiUWrdBY

BLVR impact on cardiac function: A single-center, non-randomized, prospective study showed significant clinical improvements in cardiac preload, myocardial contractility and cardiac output for patients with severe #COPD/#emphysema without a history of cardiovascular disease.* Read more: https://bit.ly/3ESBsTD #BLVR #Bronchoscopy #MedDevice #Pulmonology

BLVR impact on cardiac function: A single-center, non-randomized, prospective study showed significant clinical improvements in cardiac preload, myocardial contractility and cardiac output for patients with severe #COPD/#emphysema without a history of cardiovascular disease.* Read more: https://bit.ly/3ESBsTD #BLVR #Bronchoscopy #MedDevice #Pulmonology

Cohort study examines the association of tranexamic acid administration with intracranial hemorrhage type, neurologic outcomes, and mortality in patients with traumatic brain injury. https://ja.ma/3QS7mGF

🌏 World Brain Tumor Day 🌏 Today, we stand united in support of the millions affected by Brain tumors. 🎗Whether you're a survivor, a caregiver, a medical professional , or a supporter , your strength and resilience inspire us all. Let's raise awarness , foster hope, and advocate for advancement in research and treatment. 1. Know the signs and symptoms 2. Support ongoing research 3. Spread the word to increase awarness #WorldBrainTumorDay#support#strength#awerness#treatment#reliamceformulation#pharmacompany#pharmaindustry

Resonance sonomanometry for noninvasive, continuous monitoring of blood pressure - The method uses ultrasound imaging to measure both the arterial dimensions and artery wall resonances that are induced by acoustic stimulation, which offers a direct measure of BP by a fully determined physical model. - The approach and model are validated in vitro using arterial mock-ups and then in multiple arteries in human subjects. - This approach offers the promise of robust continuous BP measurements, providing significant benefits for early diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease.

Many neurologic conditions can cause vision problems. Some arise from neuroinflammatory diseases like MS, while other visual disturbances occur as a result of migraine, stroke, myasthenia gravis, or brain tumors. If not diagnosed and treated early, these vision problems can potentially lead to permanent vision loss or impairment. Learn more via Brain and Life Magazine: https://lnkd.in/eyHXrPJg

🙂 Update on recent Publication:🙂 Results: Among 126 pooled patients from 8 RCTs, it was found that LFS significantly improved gait stability, swallowing, and verbal fluency with minimal adverse effects. Conversely, HFS was effective in reducing rigidity and tremor but was associated with potential side effects such as gait and speech impairment. Conclusion: The review highlights the nuanced effects of STN-DBS frequencies in Parkinson's treatment, suggesting high-frequency improves rigidity and tremor but may cause side effects, while low-frequency enhances gait stability and speech, necessitating further research for optimized, patient-specific therapies. Link to the Preprint version with doi: Mann, G. S., Khan, S. W., Movva, T., Malik, A., Ahmadi, L., Allam, M. P., & Panjiyar, B. (2024). <strong></strong>Comparing the Impact of Low Frequency vs High Frequency Deep Brain Stimulation in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease: A Systematic Review. Preprints. https://lnkd.in/gj-6Mtid [https://lnkd.in/gFNaahHy] Final submission for peer-review will be made soon with minor changes.

Know the facts about Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Did you know that an estimated 2.5 MILLION caregivers are supporting a person with a TBI? Just like those who suffer from a TBI often need support from others, here at the TBI Action Alliance, we know that we can't accelerate TBI research and awareness alone. That’s why we are the first-ever large-scale coordinated effort, with twenty-two organizations and counting, to bring awareness to and advance diagnostics and therapeutics for TBIs. Consider joining the Alliance today and help support our mission -- link in the comments. #TBI #BrainInjuryFacts #TBIActionAlliance #BrainInjuryAwareness

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