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If not released properly, MMP-9 can lead to a variety of brain disorders including epilepsy, schizophrenia, autism, brain injury, stroke, neurodegeneration, pain, and brain tumors. The most important mechanism of action of MMP-9 in brain disorders appears to be the involvement of immune/inflammatory responses. ...
To understand the significance of the SpinTech MRI STAGE software platform, it helps to begin by asking a question: Given that MRI is an incredibly powerful diagnostic tool for neurological diseases like Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s and multiple sclerosis (MS), why have radiologists and neurologists had to choose between conducting faster MRI exams and obtaining higher-quality ...
The use of Quantitative Susceptibility Mapping (QSM) is often viewed as incompatible with current standard radiology workflows. Some radiologists or departments may be unaware of its existence or purpose. Despite the skepticism surrounding its viability in a clinical setting, QSM shows great potential in a wide range of clinical applications, particularly for biomarker detection and ...
According to the CDC, nurses are affected by needle stick injuries more than any other single professional group.¹ We sat down with a nurse who works in a hospital located in the Greater Boston Area to discuss instances of needle stick injuries. ...
InfraScan, a medical device firm specializing in traumatic brain injury diagnostic products, announced the publication of the largest U.S. study to date using a near-infrared device (NIRD) to detect bleeds resulting from Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI). ...
Usually, these capillaries swelling lead to endovascular diseases, which first affect the heart, then the legs and finally, the brain. Well, what if you are healthy, and you do not have any chronic disease? ...
Soldiers and veterans are tough – physically, mentally and emotionally. Does this mean they are immune from migraine pain? Absolutely not. Migraine pain hits soldiers and veterans hard and may be triggered by stress, injuries or trauma. Although soldiers may not talk about the pain they feel, it’s still here, impacting their relationships, health and overall quality of life. If ...
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Importance of posturography Several conditions like stroke, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, vestibular dysfunctions, knee and foot lesions, traumatic brain injury, among many others will affect balance. Thus, it is important to have tools such as posturography to help health professionals identify if there is a balance problem ...
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A look at the Balance Error Scoring System with force/pressure platform The Balance Error Scoring System (BESS) is a well-known tool to evaluate the effects of a head injury on static postural stability, or standing still in different positions. This protocol is often used in athletes after sport-related concussions or mild traumatic brain ...
To gain a better appreciation, you can start by having an idea of what happens to your brain during a concussion. The Injury Itself Inside of your skull, there is a protective liquid barrier that surrounds the brain. When a traumatic brain injury occurs, the fluid barrier moves back and forth. When the ...
The only reasonable solution is to improve the safety equipment the players use in hopes of protecting them from a traumatic brain injury while on the field. Custom-Fit Helmets Introduced At The Collegiate Level Riddell first introduced custom-fit football helmets at the collegiate level. ...
Raphaël ROYER, founder and director at Centre Brain-Moove, shares his experience with us : “ Having used transcutaneous vibration for a long time, I naturally turned towards the almost daily use of Vibramoov in the context of brain injury patients. ...
In years past, doctors likely would have advised Frazier to get plenty of rest and spend his days recovering in a dark room, without doing anything that would cause his brain to operate. This would include no access to Books Magazines Television Computers Cell Phones Now, thanks to the extensive research of brain injuries over the past ...
THC binds to cannabinoid receptorsin the brain, immune system, and other cells to control everything from appetite to inflammation. ...
Over the last few decades, scientists have gained a much better understanding of what happens to your brain during a concussion. It’s allowed them to understand better the devastating effects that a traumatic brain injury can have, and how to treat them properly. ...
Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) employs a cell phone-sized gadget to stimulate the skull and brain with a current that the consumer cannot generally feel (below four milliamps). There have been no significant adverse effects recorded. CES machine is a Class III device approved by the FDA for the treatment of depression, anxiety, and sleep problems. Instruct patient to Cialis to avoid ...
Latest patents expand near infrared platform capabilities related to trauma and stroke diagnosis InfraScan, a medical device firm specializing in brain injury and stroke diagnostic products, announced today the issuance by the US Patent Office of three additional patents that cover internal bleeding, brain trauma and stroke detection ...
The processes to regenerate brain repair after brain injury would require much supplemental energy. ...
It can be used in conjunction with other auxiliary therapies to treats medical conditions that include: Skin and soft tissues diseases: Thermal burns, chemical burns, radiation burns Frostbite Scalds Skin infections (erysipelas, pyoderma, actinomycosis, aspergillosis, Gram negative bacteria infections, nosocomial infections) Dry skin Cutaneous ulceration (caused by vein insufficiency , ...