• A head CT or computerized tomography scan is typically the first test performed in the event of a stroke. (uclahealth.org)
  • The study protocol requires that patients receive a computerized tomography scan within three hours after symptom onset. (news-medical.net)
  • Positron emission tomography (PET) scans found increased blood flow to the secondary sensory cortex, posterior parietal cortex, premotor cortex, and the superior temporal cortex. (wikipedia.org)
  • The Positron Emission Tomography scan which is often referred to as PET scan, is a new technique for scanning, which has been developed by medical research. (medicalhealthtests.com)
  • Positron emission tomography is also accurate in detecting FFI by detecting the degradation of the thalamus in the brain. (medindia.net)
  • Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Positron emission tomography (PET), a type of radionuclide scanning, uses compounds containing radionuclides that decay by releasing a positron (the positively charged antimatter equivalent. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Carotid Plaque Positron Emission Tomography Imaging and Cerebral Ischemic Disease. (cornell.edu)
  • Assessments of brain injuries in comatose patients are currently conducted through clinical examination, morphological MRI, evoked potentials and by SPECT (Single-photon emission computed tomography) or TEP (Positron emission tomography (PET). (inserm.fr)
  • That's the finding of researchers from UC Irvine and Finland's University of Turku, who used positron emission tomography, or PET, to image twenty research volunteers' brains as they reawakened from anesthesia. (gizmodo.com)
  • Where possible, conscious sedation can be an alternative to general anesthesia and intubation. (uclahealth.org)
  • MWA was performed percutaneously with computed tomography (CT) guidance under conscious sedation (n=82) or full anesthesia. (bvsalud.org)
  • 2 Considerations include the presence of metal or electrical devices, the area of interest (small vs. large), patient size, patient condition, the need for sedation, and whether intravenous or intra-articular contrast may be required. (musculoskeletalkey.com)
  • The topics that are still missing on the clinical stroke researches will also be discussed, including the role of thrombectomy in posterior circulation occlusion, general anesthesia vs. conscious sedation, aspiration vs. stent retrievers, use of balloon guiding catheter, bridging vs. direct mechanical intervention, workflow and system of care, and imaging selection (CT or MRI, perfusion imaging, collaterals). (icrjournal.ir)
  • Conscious sedation may be administered if necessary under a doctor's supervision, so that your child remains awake but relaxed during the exam. (sutterhealth.org)
  • Depending on the patient's needs and the complexity of the case, local anesthesia, conscious sedation, or general anesthesia may be employed. (themieleguide.com)
  • Computed tomography scan showed a large right frontal intracerebral hematoma. (thieme-connect.com)
  • Due to its rarity, nonspecific clinical findings and small window period to take action, a differential diagnosis of internal hernia must be kept in mind while approaching a patient with small bowel obstruction features and an urgent CT scan is advised before operating as it is a valuable aid to diagnose and operate subsequently. (gavinpublishers.com)
  • She received a contrast-enhanced preprocedural computed tomography (CT) scan to evaluate the LAA's dimensions and anatomy. (siemens-healthineers.com)
  • A minimally conscious state or MCS is a disorder of consciousness distinct from persistent vegetative state and locked-in syndrome. (wikipedia.org)
  • Because minimally conscious state is a relatively new criterion for diagnosis, there are very few functional imaging studies of patients with this condition. (wikipedia.org)
  • Cortical injuries at this level provides a particular favorable environment for sprouting of new axons to occur in the intact areas of the cortex, which may explain some of the greater recovery rates in minimally conscious state patients. (wikipedia.org)
  • A functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) study found that minimally conscious state patients showed activation in auditory networks when they heard narratives that had personally meaningful content that were read forwards by a familiar voice. (wikipedia.org)
  • Another study compared patients in vegetative state and minimally conscious state in their ability to recognize language. (wikipedia.org)
  • They found that some patients in minimally conscious state demonstrated some evidence of preserved speech processing. (wikipedia.org)
  • Minimally conscious state (MCS) is defined as a condition of severely altered consciousness in which minimal but definite behavioral evidence of self or environmental awareness is demonstrated. (wikipedia.org)
  • 2019. Presynaptic dopamine deficit in minimally conscious state patients following traumatic brain injury. . (cornell.edu)
  • Conclusions The full-endoscopic transforaminal discectomy technique for soft LDH is an effective alternative with the benefits of minimally invasive surgery in appropriately selected patients. (ijssurgery.com)
  • These areas are most active during periods of conscious waking and are least active when in altered states of consciousness, such as general anesthesia, propofol, hypnotic state, dementia, and Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome. (wikipedia.org)
  • The progression from x-ray to advanced modalities, such as computerized tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and positron emission tomographic scans, has enabled a more precise view of disease pathology and ultimately yielded better treatment decisions. (ajmc.com)
  • Additional ionizing radiation from CT scans led to measurable increases in the incidence of various cancers, 4,5 and false positive results necessitated subsequent therapies, often with unclear benefits for patients. (ajmc.com)
  • Radiographic assessment, facilitated by cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans, provides invaluable insights into bone quality, quantity, and anatomical structures. (themieleguide.com)
  • Amen Clinics has performed over 145,000 scans on patients from age 3 to 103. (brainmd.com)
  • Younger age also predicted intubation, as did a higher Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) score, particularly for the thorax, chest, and face, while patients with prehospital unreactive pupils had a greater likelihood of prehospital intubation but not of in-hospital intubation. (medscape.com)
  • When the history and physical examination do not reveal a specific cause, physicians should proceed with a systematic and cost-conscious strategy that uses readily available laboratory and imaging studies, such as a complete blood count, tuberculosis testing, thyroid-stimulating hormone levels, HIV testing, C-reactive protein level, and chest radiography. (aafp.org)
  • Additional tests that could be considered selectively include computed tomography of the chest and/or abdomen, bone marrow biopsy, polysomnography, and/or additional laboratory studies if indicated. (aafp.org)
  • 5 Chest radiography and computed tomography and humor. (julienharlaut.com)
  • Further clinical trials are needed to access the appropriateness of the use of analgesia in patients with MCS. (wikipedia.org)
  • Corneal tomography represents a major advance for diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment planning, but there remains a need for classic imaging technologies, such as Placido topography, along with a comprehensive clinical evaluation, said Renato Ambrósio Jr., MD, PhD. (ophthalmologytimes.com)
  • Published case reports further illustrate the value of including tomography and biomechanical assessments for the diagnostic evaluation of patients in clinical practice. (ophthalmologytimes.com)
  • With a legacy of putting patients first, Weill Cornell Medicine is committed to providing exemplary and individualized clinical care, making groundbreaking biomedical discoveries, and educating generations of exceptional doctors and scientists. (cornell.edu)
  • In view of the clinical and imaging findings, the patient was shifted to the operation theatre immediately. (gavinpublishers.com)
  • Researchers from Inserm, CNRS and the Université Joseph Fourier in Grenoble, in collaboration with Cambridge university, Strasbourg university and clinical practitioners from the Strasbourg University Hospital Centre, have analysed data from 17 comatose patients using functional MRI data. (inserm.fr)
  • "The results of this study could help clinical practitioners in the difficult diagnosis process for comatose patients, since this method makes it possible to characterize each patient individually" , conclude the researchers. (inserm.fr)
  • This case demonstrates that clinical symptoms and morphological changes on magnetic resonance imaging compatible with delayed post-hypoxic leukoencephalopathy do not necessarily only occur with global hypoxia, but can also occur in patients with a large vessel occlusion in the corresponding vascular territories. (biomedcentral.com)
  • While some publications have described the clinical features of adult patients with the B.1.1.7 variant, little information is available on newborn patients. (who.int)
  • On contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CE-CT) images, the quantity and quality of renal function can be evaluated by calculating the split renal function (SRF). (bvsalud.org)
  • MATERIAL AND METHODS: A total of 105 renal tumors (in 93 patients) were treated between April 2014 and August 2017. (bvsalud.org)
  • The absence of pain does not mean the patient is comfortable and it is patients feeling comfortable which is intrinsic to individual dignity (Kagan,2017) Hope of clarification was provided when The Dignity in Care Campaign was launched by the government in 2006. (visit-now.net)
  • Our ability to deliver comprehensive stroke care, including endovascular therapy for acute ischemic stroke, remains an intact valuable resource for patients everywhere," he added. (uclahealth.org)
  • After the results of five positive trials being published in 2015, mechanical thrombectomy is now becoming a standard of care in acute ischemic stroke patients with large vessel occlusion. (icrjournal.ir)
  • In this lecture, the changes on the AHA/ASA 2018 guidelines for the early management of patients with acute ischemic stroke will be discussed. (icrjournal.ir)
  • Subtle changes may require radionuclide studies followed by computed (CT) or conventional tomography to define clearly the nature of bone lesions. (musculoskeletalkey.com)
  • A 30-year-old male patient, a known case of immune thrombocytopenia, presented with sudden onset severe headache and vomiting. (thieme-connect.com)
  • 1 , 2 One study of 843 patients older than 65 years estimated an annual incidence of 5% (i.e., 5% of patients reported the onset of night sweats during one year). (aafp.org)
  • Three patients died in less than 48 hours after onset of the first respiratory signs. (rsbmt.org.br)
  • Patients with SPFL should be carefully monitored, as the abrupt onset of severe alveolar hemorrhage can lead to respiratory insufficiency and death. (rsbmt.org.br)
  • Due to the sudden onset of symptoms and the severity of the symptoms, the occlusion of the left internal carotid artery was classified as acute, and the patient was transferred to our comprehensive stroke center for endovascular treatment. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The patient had severe loss of nerve function at the onset of the disease. (journalmc.org)
  • The procedure itself is performed under local anaesthesia, so the patient is conscious during the operation, which does not take place in an operating theatre but in the computed tomography examination room of the radiodiagnostic department. (nemlib.cz)
  • We can do the examination very easily via telemedicine, using a video link at the patient bedside. (uclahealth.org)
  • 2 , 20 , 21 Patient comfort is an essential part of the examination. (musculoskeletalkey.com)
  • This is a comfortable position for most patients and allows the examination to be performed more quickly. (musculoskeletalkey.com)
  • The MCG stroke team also is able to help treat patients at eight hospitals in rural Georgia via an Internet-based examination system developed at MCG. (news-medical.net)
  • In the selective management, physical examination and selective diagnostic studies, supported by clinicians, are used to manage patients. (jcohns.org)
  • The patients suffering from chronic low back pain with or without leg symptoms were directed to our interventional radiology unit from orthopedics, neurosurgery and physical rehabilitation clinics. (biomedres.info)
  • Because stroke patients may be unable to communicate and describe their history or symptoms, he said, every patient should be initially considered to be positive for COVID-19. (uclahealth.org)
  • For us, it was still important to think about symptoms and which patients might benefit from angioplasty, because we'd seen a signal that there was some benefit in those ORBITA patients, but just not in all of them. (medscape.com)
  • In addition to diagnosing and treating patients with symptoms such as ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, autism, addiction, head trauma and many other complex or resistant psychiatric problems, we've also scanned many health-conscious individuals interested in learning more about their brains and how to keep them optimized far into the future. (brainmd.com)
  • Factitious disorder imposed on self refers to the psychiatric condition in which patients deliberately produce or falsify symptoms and/or signs of illness for the principal purpose of assuming the sick role. (medscape.com)
  • The patient displayed no symptoms of COVID-19 on admission but 3 days later developed diarrhoea, vomiting, a runny nose and a productive cough. (who.int)
  • During treatment, the patient received Vietnamese traditional herbal peppermint extracts for cough and digestive probiotics for diarrhoeal symptoms. (who.int)
  • The report the patient had no cough or other symptoms. (who.int)
  • During the study period, 101 patients underwent bronchoscopy examinations with cryotechnology. (hindawi.com)
  • Eleven patients who underwent radial endobronchial ultrasound-guided bronchoscopic cryobiopsy for lung parenchymal lesions were enrolled into this study. (hindawi.com)
  • Since the patient could not tolerate long-term anticoagulation medication due to her condition, she underwent a Watchman procedure. (siemens-healthineers.com)
  • Eleven years ago, the patient underwent an open laparotomy for complicated symptomatic gall stone disease and was incidentally detected to have a space occupying lesion of the head of pancreas. (hindawi.com)
  • Patients with a mean age of 47 years had a mortality rate of 3 to 5%, oxygen therapy was necessary in 42% of these patients, 5% were admitted to the ICU, 2.3% underwent invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV), and of these, 1.4% died 6,7 . (bvsalud.org)
  • Photograph on left shows abdomen as it appeared on presentation, after patient had undergone 42 unwarranted operations. (medscape.com)
  • These findings encourage treatments based on neuromodulatory and cognitive revalidation therapeutic strategies for patients with MCS. (wikipedia.org)
  • To determine the therapeutic value and long-term effects of Computed Tomography (CT)- guided translaminar and transforaminal lumbar epidural steroid injections for spinal pain management. (biomedres.info)
  • It is a complex process built around a therapeutic relationship between the patient and therapist. (frontiersin.org)
  • For this reason, it is necessary to better understand the evolution and therapeutic process of these patients, in order to provide management with greater expertise and quality. (bvsalud.org)
  • To keep patients and health-care providers safe from COVID-19, while providing urgent treatment to stroke patients, extra precautions must be taken, according to new guidelines published in the journal Stroke . (uclahealth.org)
  • UCLA professor of neurology Dr. David Liebeskind , who is president of SVIN and director of the UCLA Stroke Center, expressed concern that fear of COVID-19 may make patients hesitate to seek treatment in the event of a possible stroke. (uclahealth.org)
  • Yet stroke centers around the country report that they are treating fewer patients than usual. (uclahealth.org)
  • For an acute stroke or thrombectomy code, one person in protective equipment can be with the patient, while another coordinates care via computer or phone. (uclahealth.org)
  • Remote tele-stroke technology can also be used to obtain history, perform neurological exams and monitor the patient after the stroke has been treated. (uclahealth.org)
  • Finally, after thrombectomy or surgery to remove the blood clot, doctors should consider relocating patients back to primary stroke centers to recover, especially for hospitals overwhelmed with critical care or intensive care unit bed shortages. (uclahealth.org)
  • MCG is one of about 100 sites worldwide looking at whether patients with this type of stroke - often resulting from the rupture of fragile arteries branching off the main arteries of the brain - can benefit from rapid delivery of a factor that is part of the body's natural clotting process. (news-medical.net)
  • MCG Medical Center receives about one to two patients per week with the type of stroke that could qualify for the study, she says. (news-medical.net)
  • On day 13 after initial admission, the patient suddenly developed right-sided hemiparesis and global aphasia [National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) 17, Modified Rankin Scale (mRS) 5]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Further, it has been reported that early NTM infection diagnosis and treatment can considerably improve patient prognosis. (degruyter.com)
  • 5 ] Some of the harms of overdiagnosis may be mitigated by strategies, such as active surveillance in prostate cancer, that attempt to defer immediate treatment in favor of following patients for any signs of worsening prognosis. (cancer.gov)
  • Before making a prognosis or determining a course of treatment for a patient, healthcare providers frequently take a look at the injured area. (brainmd.com)
  • As you mentioned, we took many of the aspects of ORBITA-1 in that these patients had undergone a coronary computed tomography angiography or a diagnostic coronary angiogram showing us evidence for an anatomical stenosis. (medscape.com)
  • Unlike persistent vegetative state, patients with MCS have partial preservation of conscious awareness. (wikipedia.org)
  • Preliminary data has shown that overall cerebral metabolism is less than in those with conscious awareness (20-40% of normal) and is slightly higher but comparable to those in vegetative states. (wikipedia.org)
  • Activation in the medial parietal cortex and adjacent posterior cingulate cortex are brain regions that seem to differ between patients in MCS and those from vegetative states. (wikipedia.org)
  • Auditory stimulation induced more widespread activation in the primary and pre-frontal associative areas of MCS patients than vegetative state patients. (wikipedia.org)
  • Individuals may pass away either in a conscious state or may lapse into a vegetative state before passing away. (medindia.net)
  • Patients in persistent vegetative states are defined as a patient who maintains circadian rhythm, opening their eyes spontaneously (NHS, 2018). (visit-now.net)
  • A close cooperation among the departments of emergency, neurology, and neurointervention is needed to improve the quality of life of the patients with large vessel occlusion. (icrjournal.ir)
  • The integrated Scheimpflug-based corneal tomography and biomechanical analysis provided with the Pentacam and Corvis systems (both Oculus) generates the Tomographic and Biomechanical Index (TBI), which was developed to enhance diagnostic sensitivity, he said. (ophthalmologytimes.com)
  • One such report described a case of unilateral ectasia identified in a patient who had been referred for treatment of keratoconus in his right eye.14 Unilaterality of the ectatic disease was confirmed by extensive diagnostic evaluation, including Placido disk-based corneal topography, Scheimpflug corneal tomography, ocular wavefront analysis, and corneal segmental tomography with epithelial thickness mapping by very high frequency digital ultrasound and spectral-domain OCT. (ophthalmologytimes.com)
  • Anesthesia administration ensures patient comfort throughout the surgery. (themieleguide.com)
  • To produce data on the geometry of the respiratory system, the team used X-ray computed tomography (X-ray CT) to produce tomographic images (virtual 'slices') of the respiratory system. (scientific-computing.com)
  • In the unconscious patient, the first step usually is orotracheal intubation . (medscape.com)
  • Attempts at orotracheal intubation in patients with significant laryngeal trauma often are ill advised. (medscape.com)
  • Nasotracheal intubation is not generally recommended in the patient in acute respiratory distress or in patients with extensive maxillofacial trauma because the procedure requires both time and a stable mid face. (medscape.com)
  • This could protect patients from unnecessary intubation and conserves mechanical ventilators, he said. (uclahealth.org)
  • The first intubation trial through the lacerated trachea failed and possibly caused injuries to the patient. (jcohns.org)
  • Computed tomography (CT) is used as part of the initial evaluation for moderate to severe TBIs. (carle.org)
  • Some patients may present a more severe course, characterized by jaundice, acute renal failure and hemorrhages. (rsbmt.org.br)
  • Although many life-threatening causes such as malignancies or infections have been described, most patients who report persistent night sweats in the primary care setting do not have a serious underlying disorder. (aafp.org)
  • Some areas of the brain that are correlated with the subjective experience of pain were activated in MCS patients when noxious stimulation was present. (wikipedia.org)
  • TL epidural steroid injections are more suitable for patients with spinal pain or stenos while TF epidural steroid injections are more suitable for isolated spinal nerve stimulation [ 6 , 7 ]. (biomedres.info)
  • Though he was initially conscious, his neurological condition progressively deteriorated, so the decision was taken for an emergency craniotomy. (thieme-connect.com)
  • She was conscious on admission, with a body temperature of 37.3°C, and displayed no rashes or subcutaneous hemorrhage. (degruyter.com)
  • Computed cerebral tomography was performed on admission, and later on at 3 weeks or 3 months. (docksci.com)
  • 1988a) did not find a correlation between admission serum glucose concentration and neurologic outcome in patients with cerebral infarction. (docksci.com)
  • On admission, the patient was conscious and hemodynamically stable with a small bleeding from the wound. (jcohns.org)
  • It looks promising for intracerebral hemorrhage patients as well because it works at sites where there is tissue factor, which is exposed at sites of blood vessel injury. (news-medical.net)
  • Obviously, it was the first placebo-controlled trial of stable coronary artery disease and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), comparing PCI with a placebo procedure in patients who had guideline-directed medical therapy. (medscape.com)
  • Patients must have a thorough understanding of the procedure, including the expected timeline for healing and the anticipated functional and aesthetic results. (themieleguide.com)
  • Large-area cerebral infarction has a high disability rate, and is a serious threat to patients' lives. (journalmc.org)
  • This article reports that a patient with a large-area cerebral infarction with a midline shift had recovered well after conservative treatment, and analyzes the reasons. (journalmc.org)
  • When a cerebral infarction occurs, especially in the brain stem where the nerve fiber bundles in the respiratory and circulatory centers are concentrated, if the treatment is not treated in time, the mortality rate is as high as 80-90%, which seriously threatens the life of the patient [ 4 , 5 ]. (journalmc.org)
  • This article reports a patient with a large-area cerebral infarction. (journalmc.org)
  • According to the guidelines, a definitive diagnosis of COVID-19 should be made as soon as possible, as patients who test negative can decrease the use of protective equipment. (uclahealth.org)
  • Prevention, early identification and effective management of vascular access complications remain an important aspect of managing patients undergoing TAVR. (ahajournals.org)
  • 50% of NAFLD patients could develop were specified prior to the literature search with complications as steatohepatitis, cirrhosis, fibrosis, Prospero (CRD42016032764). (egyptianjournal.xyz)
  • In this article, we will explore the possible pitfalls and challenges associated with zygomatic implants, emphasizing the significance of understanding these complications to ensure optimal patient care and treatment outcomes. (themieleguide.com)
  • All patients were fully conscious except patients 4, 6, and 7. (cdc.gov)
  • Some parts of the brain were less activated than normal patients during noxious stimulus processing. (wikipedia.org)
  • It allows medical experts to measure in minute detail, the performance of distinct areas of many human organs like the human brain, and this can be done comfortably while the patient is conscious and alert. (medicalhealthtests.com)
  • Their research reveals that the brain networks of these patients have been restructured. (inserm.fr)
  • The researchers are focusing on analysing brain networks of brain-damaged comatose (non-traumatised) patients, a state where the individual is considered to be unconscious. (inserm.fr)
  • Local and overall effectiveness indices of functional brain networks were obtained for 17 brain-damaged patients and 20 healthy volunteers. (inserm.fr)
  • Brain restructuring was observed by researchers during the "acute" phase, when it is not known which coma type the patient will develop. (inserm.fr)
  • They found that consciousness - in this case, the patients' ability to perform a motor response when commanded to - first emerged as a 'core network' of the brain reactivated. (gizmodo.com)
  • In fact, the central core structures of the more primitive brain structures including the thalamus and parts of the limbic system appeared to become functional first, suggesting that a foundational primitive conscious state must be restored before higher order conscious activity can occur. (gizmodo.com)
  • Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has revolutionized the treatment of aortic stenosis and is the treatment of choice for patients at prohibitive and high surgical risk. (ahajournals.org)
  • To come up with these criteria, related to order Noroxin Order Online No Prescription immune system function, poor or uncoordinated tubal and uterine ducts and join the common bile duct which carries the bile to surviving patients in treatment. (julienharlaut.com)
  • Intracranial hemorrhage associated with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura: report of seven patients and a meta-analysis. (thieme-connect.com)
  • Night sweats are a nonspecific symptom that patients commonly experience but rarely discuss with their physicians without prompting. (aafp.org)
  • 1 The definition of night sweats varies and generally does not require that the symptom be bothersome to the patient. (aafp.org)
  • In one study conducted in the primary care research setting, only 12% of patients who were explicitly asked about night sweats reported the symptom to their physicians. (aafp.org)
  • A feasibility study investigating microbiome profile pre- and post- probiotic/placebo intervention and symptom profile, quality of life and wellbeing in Parkinson's disease patients - In collaboration with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, Sheffield Medical School and Department of Biosciences and Chemistry - Funded by the Creating Knowledge Implementation Plan. (shu.ac.uk)
  • Through comparisons with the healthy subjects, the results demonstrate that the overall cerebral connectivity is preserved in comatose patients . (inserm.fr)
  • Conversely, the less densely connected regions in the network in healthy subjects become "hubs" in comatose patients. (inserm.fr)
  • Special attention needs to be paid to dietary supplements that the patient might be using or has used (e.g. licorice inhibits 11 beta-hydroxysteroid buy Tanespimycin dehydrogenase (type 2), HSD11B2, and might result in the so-called "apparent mineralocorticoid excess syndrome") Functional impairment 17-DMAG (Alvespimycin) HCl is a central to the illness, and the method of determining this should be provided. (plcpathway.com)
  • This patient presented with repeated fever and systemic lymphadenopathy events for more than 2 years, but the etiology of the disease was unclear. (degruyter.com)
  • The patient had visited other hospitals multiple times, but the cause of the fever and systemic enlargement of the lymph nodes was not successfully identified. (degruyter.com)
  • Ninety patients with endobronchial tumors were excluded from this study. (hindawi.com)
  • These tumors are managed expectantly and surgical management is considered only when the patient becomes symptomatic [ 2 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • This study enrolled patients who received bronchoscopy examinations with cryotechnology between July 2014 and June 2016. (hindawi.com)
  • This study enrolled patients aged more than 20 years who received bronchoscopy examinations with cryotechnology between July 2014 and June 2016, and their data were collected through medical chart review. (hindawi.com)
  • The TBI was developed by Dr. Ambrósio and colleagues in a multicenter study including one randomly selected eye from subgroups of patients with normal (n = 480) or keratoconic corneas (n = 204) and using the random forest method with leave-one out cross-validation, an efficient artificial intelligence technique for classification.1 The study also included 94 eyes with normal topography from patients with VAE. (ophthalmologytimes.com)
  • The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of information in the medical records of patients above 18 years with head and neck cancer treated at oncology unit in a public hospital in Belo Horizonte / MG. A structured questionnaire was prepared to analyze the medical records using it as a basis for data collection. (rmmg.org)
  • In 23 of 310 patients epidural injections were repeated in different times during study and 73 epidural injections (n: 61 TL and n: 12 TF) were performed. (biomedres.info)
  • A cohort study of 1,534 patients older than 65 years found that after seven years, patients who reported having night sweats were not more likely to die or to die earlier than patients who did not report them. (aafp.org)
  • RSR: study conception, Costa Rica es el país que se considera más endémico, se ha evidenciado en distintas revisiones que la mayoría de los manuscript design, literature casos se presentan en niños y personas del sexo masculino. (bvsalud.org)
  • I think that after the COURAGE trial , there was some acceptance that perhaps for a stable angina patient, doing a PCI may not reduce the risk of death or myocardial infarction , but certainly we believed that it was going to offer symptomatic relief. (medscape.com)
  • acute rehabilitation program - primary emphasis is on the early phase of rehabilitation which usually begins as soon as the patient is medically stable. (brainline.org)
  • 3) After the initial management, selective management can be used on a patient with hemodynamically stable without any structure damages. (jcohns.org)
  • Figure 11.2 Patient positioned for evaluation of the hand and wrist using a circumferential (volume) coil. (musculoskeletalkey.com)
  • The first step in evaluating an acutely injured patient assesses the need for resuscitation. (medscape.com)
  • Clinically, patients with neurogenic shock may present with temperature dysregulation, bradycardia, and hypotension that is not responsive to volume resuscitation. (medscape.com)
  • A growing understanding of music therapy with patients with disorders of consciousness (DOC) has developed from observing behavioral changes and using these to gain new ways of experiencing this research environment and setting. (frontiersin.org)
  • In spite of the broad range of interpretations of what dignity and respect mean, most definitions cannot easily be applied to patients with disorders of consciousness. (visit-now.net)
  • According to current hypotheses, consciousness disorders in persistently comatose patients could be linked to disconnection phenomena between specific cortical regions, particularly the precuneus. (inserm.fr)
  • We're taking extra precautions every day to help keep patients, staff and providers safe. (sutterhealth.org)
  • Thrombocytopenia in critically ill patients receiving thromboprophylaxis: frequency, risk factors, and outcomes. (thieme-connect.com)
  • Setting realistic patient expectations and providing comprehensive postoperative care are vital aspects of ensuring successful zygomatic implant outcomes. (themieleguide.com)
  • Relevant investigations were done to rule out viral hepatitis and leptospirosis in all patients with jaundice. (cdc.gov)
  • An otolaryngologist/head and neck surgeon might approach the acute trauma patient in a compartmentalized fashion. (medscape.com)
  • This article discusses a focused initial approach to the trauma patient. (medscape.com)
  • Among the confirmed cases in this of adult patients with B.1.1.7, little information has outbreak, SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.1.7 was detected in been recorded for other vulnerable patients, including the youngest COVID-19 case: a 21-day-old newborn. (who.int)
  • however, take care to avoid hyperextending the neck because this may injure the spinal cord in patients with cervical spine fractures . (medscape.com)
  • A lateral cervical spine radiograph is essential to evaluate the patient's condition but should not delay securing the airway of a patient in distress (see image below). (medscape.com)
  • The patient thereafter started noticing progressive enlargement of an epigastric mass which was initially seen 8 years ago. (hindawi.com)
  • Between December 2011 and June 2013, 428 CT-guided epidural steroid injections of the lumbar spine for 310 patients were assessed retrospectively. (biomedres.info)
  • MATERIAL AND METHODS: In total, 20 patients with obstructive ureterolithiasis were retrospectively and randomly included. (bvsalud.org)
  • Larger patients and children may be positioned in the prone or lateral decubitus position with the arm above the head ( Fig. 11.2 ). (musculoskeletalkey.com)