Aug
3

Open MRI – Open MRI Maryland – Open MRI Washington DC -

Posted by admin Comments (0)

866-674-2727 WashingtonOpenMRI.com The World’s Most Advanced Open MRI! Why go anywhere else? High Field Open MRI Fully covered by insurance – no additional cost vs. the older “traditional” MRI technology at other imaging centers Stand Up Open MRI Multiple locations serving the Washington DC, Baltimore, Suburban Maryland and Northern Virginia areas Stand Up Open MRI Stand Up or Sit Down and Watch TV during your Open MRI scan! High Field Open MRI No more fear of claustrophobia or being squeezed into a tube Open MRI – No More Fear of Claustrophobia! What is an Open MRI? Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is an exciting advancement in the area of medical diagnosis. Through the use of a magnet and radio waves similar to AM radio, MRI makes it possible for doctors to see detailed images of the internal structures of the body. This technique provides doctors with a higher degree of diagnostic accuracy than ever before — without exposure to potentially harmful X-rays. MRI can lead to early detection and treatment of disease and, in many instances, eliminate the need for more risky procedures such as exploratory surgery or biopsy. Washington Open MRI is a pioneer in providing patients with an alternative to cramped, noisy, and uncomfortable MRI examinations. Our “Open” MRI systems make it possible for you to come to a facility where you can be examined — without the fear of being placed in a narrow tube for an extended period of time. That’s why it’s called Open MRI! This


More On Multiple Sclerosis MRI

Aug
1

Living Well: A Guide to Managing Multiple Sclerosis – Part 3 of 3

Posted by admin Comments (0)

This video is designed to help viewers understand the symptoms and treatments of MS and empower them to make decisions about their care. http:://www.aan.com/globals/axon/assets/7077.pdf


More On Multiple Sclerosis MRI

Jul
28

The Rest Of The Story Pt. II

Posted by admin Comments (6)

Here’s a link to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society: www.nationalmssociety.org


More On Multiple Sclerosis MRI

Jul
10

ICF-Based Evaluation of the Effect of Brain Efficiency Train

Posted by admin Comments (0)

Purpose of the Study Measuring the effect of a special rehabilitation technique (Mentamove) using a set of 13 ICF-Codes (International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health) which cover typical details of patients functions and activities according to the ICF-Classification each of the 13 codes was quantified by a separate qualitative or quantitative test the result of the tests were automatically grouped to the 5 severity grades of the ICF(0 no disturbance, 1 slight, 2 moderate, 3 severe, 4 complete dist.) same protocol is used internationally in Mentamove Centers in Germany, Austria, India, Malaysia, Turkey, USA

Jul
3

Living Well: A Guide to Managing Multiple Sclerosis – Part 1 of 3

Posted by admin Comments (0)

This video is designed to help viewers understand the symptoms and treatments of MS and empower them to make decisions about their care. http:://www.aan.com/globals/axon/assets/7077.pdf

Jun
26

GN 020 Multiple Sklerose / multiple sclerosis

Posted by admin Comments (0)

Die Multiple Sklerose (MS) ist eine chronisch-entzündliche Entmarkungserkrankung des zentralen Nervensystems (ZNS), deren Ursache trotz großer Forschungsanstrengungen noch nicht geklärt ist. Bei der Multiplen Sklerose treten in der weißen Substanz von Gehirn und Rückenmark verstreut vielfache (multiple) entzündliche Entmarkungsherde auf, die vermutlich durch den Angriff körpereigener Abwehrzellen auf die Myelinscheiden der Nervenzellfortsätze verursacht werden. Da die Entmarkungsherde im gesamten ZNS auftreten können, kann die Multiple Sklerose fast jedes neurologische Symptom verursachen. Sehstörungen mit Minderung der Sehschärfe und Störungen der Augenbewegung sind relativ typisch, aber nicht spezifisch für die Multiple Sklerose. English: Multiple sclerosis (abbreviated MS, also known as disseminated sclerosis or encephalomyelitis disseminata) is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks the central nervous system, leading to demyelination..Disease onset usually occurs in young adults, and it is more common in females. MS affects the ability of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord to communicate with each other. Nerve cells communicate by sending electrical signals called action potentials down long fibers called axons, which are wrapped in an insulating substance called myelin. In MS, the body’s own immune system attacks and damages the myelin. When myelin is lost, the axons can no longer effectively conduct signals. Multiple sclerosis (abbreviated

Jun
18

DBS Tourettes Syndrome Today tonight Channel 7 Australia

Posted by admin Comments (25)

Precision Neurosurgery Gilles de la Tourette syndrome, GTS or, more commonly, simply Tourette’s or TS) is an inherited neuropsychiatric disorder with onset in childhood, characterized by the presence of multiple physical (motor) tics and at least one vocal (phonic) tic; these tics characteristically wax and wane. Tourette’s is defined as part of a spectrum of tic disorders, which includes transient and chronic tics. Gilles de la Tourette syndrome, GTS or, more commonly, simply Tourette’s or TS) is an inherited neuropsychiatric disorder with onset in childhood, characterized by the presence of multiple physical (motor) tics and at least one vocal (phonic) tic; these tics characteristically wax and wane. Tourette’s is defined as part of a spectrum of tic disorders, which includes transient and chronic tics. Dr. Richard Bittar, Precision Neurosurgery Director MBBS (Honours), PhD, FRACS Dr. Richard Bittar is a highly qualified Australian neurosurgeon and researcher. Dr. Bittar is a visiting neurosurgeon at Royal Melbourne Hospital, Frankston Hospital, and numerous Private Hospitals in Melbourne. He is also Director of Precision Neurosurgery. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) works by targeting one of several areas in the brain that are part of the movement disorder pathway. By placing a fine wire (electrode) very precisely within the desired area, we are able to introduce a small amount of electrical current to these areas, which causes deactivation of the nerve cells. This

Jun
17

brainmusic: fmri into musical sound

Posted by admin Comments (25)

Hear what the brain scanner sees. Data from functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) are converted to musical sound. (This is the short version; See the 6-part “Music of the Hemispheres” for more.) Data are preprocessed into “independent components,” regions of the brain which activate or deactivate in unison. Each component is assigned a tone, and the tone gets louder or softer in proportion to the degree of activity in the corresponding brain region. So, a melody is the moving center of metabolic energy, dancing all over the brain.

Jun
14

MRI – Deciphering inner space (HD) | A film by the Wellcome Trust

Posted by admin Comments (2)

Magnetic resonance imaging, MRI, is a powerful medical imaging technique. Thanks to the stunning images created, MRI frequently crops up in both the news and popular science television. However, for most our understanding of precisely how this revolutionary technique works is a mystery, never seeing beyond the large doughnut-shaped magnet. In this film, Dr Nikolaus Weiskopf, Head of Physics at the Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging, skillfully teases apart the constituent parts of MRI for the curious non-scientist.

Jun
14

ESCLEROSE MÚLTIPLA

Posted by admin Comments (6)

-Multiple sclerosis (abbreviated MS, also known as disseminated sclerosis or encephalomyelitis disseminata) is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks the central nervous system, leading to demyelination. Disease onset usually occurs in young adults, and it is more common in women. It has a prevalence that ranges between 2 and 150 per 100000. MS was first described in 1868 by Jean-Martin Charcot. MS affects the areas of the brain and spinal cord known as the white matter, destroying a fatty layer called the myelin sheath, which wraps around nerve fibers and electrically insulates them. When myelin is lost, the axons of neurons can no longer effectively conduct action potentials. The name multiple sclerosis refers to the scars (scleroses better known as plaques or lesions) in the white matter. Although much is known about the mechanisms involved in the disease process, the cause remains unknown. Theories include genetics or infections. Different environmental risk factors have also been found. Almost any neurological symptom can appear with the disease, and often progresses to physical and cognitive disability. MS takes several forms, with new symptoms occurring either in discrete attacks (relapsing forms) or slowly accumulating over time (progressive forms). Between attacks, symptoms may go away completely, but permanent neurological problems often occur, especially as the disease advances. There is no known cure for MS. Treatments attempt to return