Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome in a young male with IgA nephropathy and chronic kidney disease: a case report from the Maldives by Rajib Kumar Dey, Gunjan Khadka, Shifa Ishaq, Aishath Zeena Abdul Jaleel, Aminath Shafeenaz Moosa, Saifullah Muslim, Ali Nazeem

“…On examination, he was found to be hypertensive with no focal neurological deficits. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) T2/fluid-attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR) findings showed hyperintense areas on the right frontal periventricular and right parietal and bilateral occipitotemporal lobes which was suggestive of PRES. …”
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Ectopic Fat Deposition on Insulin Sensitivity: Correlation of Hepatocellular Lipid Content and M Value by Beverly S. Hong, Ying Li, Shuiqing Lai, Juan Liu, Hongyu Guan, Weijian Ke, Xiaoying He, Yanbing Li

“…All participants underwent a hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clamp to assess the insulin sensitivity index (M value) and magnetic resonance imaging to measure the hepatocellular lipid content (HCL), skeletal muscle fat content including intramyocellular lipid (IMCL) and extramyocellular lipid (EMCL) of tibialis anterior (ta), and soleus muscle (sol). …”
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Stem Cell Tracking Technologies for Neurological Regenerative Medicine Purposes by Yongtao Zheng, Jiongwei Huang, Tongming Zhu, Ronggang Li, Zhifu Wang, Fukai Ma, Jianhong Zhu

“…Recently, a larger number of cell tracking methods in vivo were developed and applied in animals and humans, including magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine imaging, and optical imaging. …”
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Altered Intrinsic Coupling between Functional Connectivity Density and Amplitude of Low-Frequency Fluctuation in Mild Cognitive Impairment with Depressive Symptoms by Xiaozheng Liu, Jiuzun Chen, Bangli Shen, Gang Wang, Jiapeng Li, Hongtao Hou, Xingli Chen, Zhongwei Guo, Chuanwan Mao

“…We used resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging to explore the intrinsic coupling patterns between the amplitude and synchronisation of low-frequency brain fluctuations using the amplitude of low-frequency fluctuations (ALFF) and the functional connectivity density (FCD) in 16 patients who had mild cognitive impairment with depressive symptoms (D-MCI) (mean age: 69.6 ± 6.2 years) and 18 patients with nondepressed mild cognitive impairment (nD-MCI) (mean age: 72.1 ± 9.7 years). …”
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A Case of Rathke’s Cleft Cyst Associated with Transient Central Adrenal Insufficiency and Masked Diabetes Insipidus by Masahiro Asakawa, Rina Chin, Yoshihiro Niitsu, Tetsuo Sekine, Arisa Niwa, Atsuko Miyake, Naoko Inoshita, Mitsunobu Kawamura, Yoshihiro Ogawa, Yukio Hirata

“…Polyuria developed after replacement with glucocorticoid (masked diabetes insipidus), which was controlled with nasal administration of desmopressin. Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain showed a large cystic pituitary mass (18 × 18 × 12 mm) extending suprasellarly to the optic chiasm. …”
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Functional Brain Correlates of Upper Limb Spasticity and Its Mitigation following Rehabilitation in Chronic Stroke Survivors by Svetlana Pundik, Adam D. Falchook, Jessica McCabe, Krisanne Litinas, Janis J. Daly

“…Outcome measures included Modified Ashworth scale, sensory tests, and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) for wrist and hand movement. …”
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A case of neuronal intranuclear inclusion disease (NIID) presenting with hydrocephalus-like clinical features: case report by Yonghong Wang, Yongxiang Li, Wei Pan, Yuezhen Shen, Junxia Li, Ying Liu, Yuhua Peng, Shulai Zhu

“…Upon admission, cranial magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed hydrocephalus-like changes. …”
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Different patterns of neurogenic quadrilateral space syndrome: a case series of undefined posterior shoulder pain by Giuseppe Porcellini, Alberto Brigo, Michele Novi, Elisa De Santis, Silvia Di Giacomo, Andrea Giorgini, Gian Mario Micheloni, Rocco Bonfatti, Alessandro Donà, Luigi Tarallo

“…Patients also underwent diagnostic exams such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and electromyography. An ultrasound-guided injection of local anesthetic was performed into the quadrilateral space. …”
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Factors Affecting the Presence of Renal Cortical Cysts in Kidney Donors by Sevim Nuran Kuşlu Çiçek, Amil Huseynov

“…Renal cysts were identified and classified using computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) methods. Results: Renal cortical cysts were more frequently observed in males (52.76%) compared to females (47.24%), with a significant difference (P=.031). …”
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Therapeutic reduction of neurocan in murine intracerebral hemorrhage lesions promotes oligodendrogenesis and functional recovery by Hongmin Li, Samira Ghorbani, Olayinka Oladosu, Ping Zhang, Frank Visser, Jeff Dunn, Yunyan Zhang, Chang-Chun Ling, V. Wee Yong, Mengzhou Xue

“…Tissue structural changes were assessed using brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Results The adeno-associated virus (AAV)-reduction of neurocan increased oligodendrocyte numbers and functional recovery in ICH. …”
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A Deep Learning Approach to Classify Fabry Cardiomyopathy from Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Using Cine Imaging on Cardiac Magnetic Resonance by Wei-Wen Chen, Ling Kuo, Yi-Xun Lin, Wen-Chung Yu, Chien-Chao Tseng, Yenn-Jiang Lin, Ching-Chun Huang, Shih-Lin Chang, Jacky Chung-Hao Wu, Chun-Ku Chen, Ching-Yao Weng, Siwa Chan, Wei-Wen Lin, Yu-Cheng Hsieh, Ming-Chih Lin, Yun-Ching Fu, Tsung Chen, Shih-Ann Chen, Henry Horng-Shing Lu

“…LVH, HCM, and Fabry cardiomyopathy can be differentiated using T1 mapping on cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). However, differentiation between HCM and Fabry cardiomyopathy using echocardiography or MRI cine images is challenging for cardiologists. …”
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Blood biochemistry changes in a minipig infarction model by Dénes Kőrösi, Ágoston Göcző, Noémi Varga, Rita Garamvölgyi, Nándor Balogh, Kornélia Farkas, András Vorobcsuk, András Vorobcsuk

“…Blood samples were taken before AMI, and immediately after the reperfusion, during the cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (cMRI) on days 3 and 30. Aspartate transaminase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), creatine kinase (CK), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and high-sensitivity troponin I were determined.ResultsWhile the parameters measured at baseline remained within physiological ranges, a notable elevation was seen in comparison with the results observed on day 30. …”
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Reconfiguration of brain network dynamics in bipolar disorder: a hidden Markov model approach by Xi Zhang, Lan Yang, Jiayu Lu, Yuting Yuan, Dandan Li, Hui Zhang, Rong Yao, Jie Xiang, Bin Wang

“…We utilized resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (rs-fMRI) data from 43 BD patients and 51 controls to evaluate the altered dynamic spatiotemporal architecture of the whole-brain network and identify unique activation patterns in BD. …”
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A Nonfunctioning Pituitary Macroadenoma Presenting as Cyclical Vomiting and Severe Hyponatremia in a Young Female by Dinuka S. Warapitiya, Dimuthu Muthukuda, W. A. H. P. Sanjeewa, Kushalee Poornima Jayawickreme, Shyama Subasinghe

“…Further investigations showed evidence of secondary hypoadrenalism, central hypothyroidism, hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, and mild hyperprolactinemia. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed a pituitary macroadenoma with mass effect on the optic chiasma. …”
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Fetal intracranial hemorrhage in second trimester: An ominous finding even after a normal array by Yu-Hong Long, Si-Qi Wu, Xin Wang, Li-Ping Wu, Yi-Min Xiong, Xin Yang, Feng-Xiang Wei

“…Objective: This is a case report of a COL4A1 gene mutation which was confirmed by further genetic testing following anomalies observed in prenatal ultrasound and fetal brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Case reports: The ultrasound examination of the patient revealed a mass in fetal left intracranial cavity. …”
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Alterations of Interhemispheric Functional Connectivity and Degree Centrality in Cervical Dystonia: A Resting-State fMRI Study by Wenyan Jiang, Yiwu Lei, Jing Wei, Lu Yang, Shubao Wei, Qiong Yin, Shuguang Luo, Wenbin Guo

“…This study is aimed at identifying cerebral functional abnormalities in CD by using resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (rs-fMRI). Methods. Using rs-fMRI data, voxel-mirrored homotopic connectivity (VMHC) and degree centrality were used to compare the alterations of the rs-functional connectivity (FC) between 19 patients with CD and 21 healthy controls. …”
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Clinical and CT Features, Clinical Management, and Decision on Sport Eligibility of Professional Athletes with Congenital Coronary Anomalies: A Case Series Study by Gianluca Guarnieri, Edoardo Conte, Davide Marchetti, Matteo Schillaci, Eleonora Melotti, Andrea Provera, Marco Doldi, Maria Rosaria Squeo, Antonio Pelliccia, Viviana Maestrini, Daniele Andreini

“…Diagnostic tools, including coronary CT angiography (CCTA), cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR), and stress tests, were essential in evaluating these anomalies and determining treatment strategies. …”
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Impaired network organization in mild age‐related hearing loss by Zhaopeng Tong, Chunhua Xing, Xiaomin Xu, Jin‐Jing Xu, Yuanqing Wu, Richard Salvi, Xindao Yin, Fei Zhao, Yu‐Chen Chen, Yuexin Cai

“…With resting‐state functional magnetic resonance imaging from 66 individuals with ARHL and 54 healthy controls, group spatial independent component analyses, sliding window analyses, graph‐theory methods, multilayer networks, and correlation analyses were used to identify ARHL‐induced disturbances in static and dynamic functional network connectivity (sFNC/dFNC), alterations in global network switching and their links to cognitive performances. …”
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The White Matter Functional Abnormalities in Patients with Transient Ischemic Attack: A Reinforcement Learning Approach by Huibin Ma, Zhou Xie, Lina Huang, Yanyan Gao, Linlin Zhan, Su Hu, Jiaxi Zhang, Qingguo Ding

“…Resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (rs-fMRI) and clinical/physiological/biochemical data were collected from each participant. …”
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Functional Improvements by Controlled Suture Tension in Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair by Shinji Imai, MD, PhD

“…Anatomical healing was evaluated using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at 1 year after surgery. Results:. …”
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