MRI it is stands for Magnetic resonance imaging which is the best modality to choice when we want to see the of the spine, it is not invasive procedure, not associated with ionizing radiation to the patient, and provides an excellent soft tissue contrast compared to the other imaging modality. MRI it is use for clarification substantially all spine problem such as degenerative disc diseases and infectious or inflammatory diseases of the spinal cord, identify any spinal tumors, vascular malformations
Major depressive disorder is one of the most common mental disorders, with a 12-month prevalence of 6.7% of adults in the United States (NIMH). There is no definite etiology of depression, but several risk factors have been identified. Functional and structural changes in the brain have also been explored. The most common treatment for depression is the use of drugs that act on monoamine transmitters, including norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin. Decreases in these transmitters, especially
satisfying life. I will refer to an example in which I had dealt with several years ago, when a relative of mine was diagnosed with hydrocephalus since he was born. Hydrocephalus is a medical condition in which there is an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain. This causes increased intracranial pressure inside the skull and may cause progressive enlargement of the head if it occurs in childhood, potentially causing
Early onset psychosis is defined as psychotic symptoms within a psychiatric disorder such as schizophrenia, bipolar, or other psychoses, appearing in an individual before the age of 18 years old. Psychosis, including schizophrenia, comprises a major group of psychiatric disorder characterized by hallucinations and/or delusions (psychotic symptoms) that alter perception thoughts, affect and behavior, and which can considerably impair a child or young person’s development, relationships, and physical
the person's ability to form new memories (“Healthy Brain Versus Alzheimer’s Brain”). The Ventricles in the brain are fluid filled spaces, which grow larger when a person has Alzheimer’s “The ventricles of the brain are a communicating network of cavities filled with cerebrospinal fluid” (Crisan). As the ventricles grow larger the brain fills with more of the cerebrospinal fluid hurting the
spinal fluid that may help determine if changes in the brain and those in body fluids are due to Alzheimer’s disease. Biomarkers are increasingly engaged in the research setting to detect onset of the disease and then track progression. It is not used routinely in clinical diagnosis without further testing and validation.
the central nervous system. There are two parts that make up the nervous system, the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord, which are protected by bone and cerebrospinal fluid. While the peripheral system connects the central nervous to the rest of the body.
The Nervous System The nervous system is the most complex part of the body, as they govern our thoughts, feelings, and bodily functions. It is an important factor in science because it can lead to new discoveries for cures or diseases. The studies of the nervous system helped lower death rates from heart disease, stroke, accidents, etc. The nervous system is a network of neurons (nerve cells) that that sends information to the brain to be analyzed. Neurons live both in and outside the central nervous
(either asleep or under anesthesia). However, the dye didn’t flow much at all when the mice were awake. At first, researchers were surprised to see how slowly the fluid flowed while the mice were awake. This experiment using electrodes showed that the pathways carrying CSF widened by 60% when the mice were asleep, allowing more fluid to flow. They believed the difference in flow speed suggested that the space between brain cells varies depending on the conscious state. To test their theory, they
The Human Nervous System The nervous system is the most complex part of the body, as they govern our thoughts, feelings, and bodily functions. It is an important factor in science because it can lead to new discoveries for cures or diseases. The studies of the nervous system helped lower death rates from heart disease, stroke, accidents, etc. The nervous system is a network of neurons (nerve cells that sends information to the brain to be analyzed. Neurons live both in and outside the central