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Hypothalamus – Radiology

Posted: Published on September 20th, 2018

The hypothalamus is a portion of the brain near the third ventricle, located below the thalamus and above the brainstem. The anterior boundary of the hypothalamus is determined by the line connecting the anterior commissure, the lamina terminalis and the optic chiasm. The lower limit of the hypothalamus is formed by the infundibulum, the tuber cinerum and the mamillary bodies. The posterior limit is represented by a straight line joining the mamillary bodies and the posterior commissure. The hypothalamus is involved in the following control systems: body temperature autonomic nervous system emotional and food behavior endocrine (via the pituitary) circadian rhythm. MRI of the Brain (hypothalamus): T1-weighted sagittal cut. Image 1. 1, Anterior commissure. 2, Corpus callosum. 3, Third ventricle. 4, Cerebellum. 5, Pons. 6, Pituitary gland. MRI of the Brain (hypothalamus): T1-weighted sagittal cut. Image 1. 1, Anterior commissure. 2, Corpus callosum. 3, Third ventricle. 4, Cerebellum. 5, Pons. 6, Pituitary gland. MRI of the Brain (hypothalamus): T1-weighted axial cut. Image 2. 1, Anterior commissure. 2, Putamen. 3, Third ventricle. 4, Corpus callosum. MRI of the Brain (hypothalamus): T1-weighted coronal cut. Image 3. 1, Anterior commissure. 2, Caudate nucleus. 3, Corpus callosum. 4, Lateral ventricle. 5, Third ventricle. MRI … Continue reading →

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Hypothalamus – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Function …

Posted: Published on September 20th, 2018

Last Updated On April 29, 2013 By surekha Hypothalamus, though small in size, directs and controls range of functions of the body. It is located beneath the thalamus region and is bordered on its side by temporal lobes. It is that portion of the brain that is responsible for controlling homeostasis (internal balance of the body). It is the center that controls many autonomic functions of the body. It maintains strong connections with endocrine and nervous systems. Hypothalamus is the region that produces many hormones. Hypothalamus is the part that either stimulates or inhibits bodys vital functions like heart rate and blood pressure. It controls and determines body temperature. This portion of the brain is responsible for causing thirst and maintains electrolyte balance in your body. It controls the glandular secretions of intestine and stomach. It regulates your sleep cycle. It is responsible for controlling motor functions of the body. Hormones Secreted by Hypothalamus : Hypothalamus is vital in maintaining the functions of pituitary gland in the brain. Once it receives signal from the nervous system, it secretes neuro-hormones which in turn initiates the secretion of several pituitary hormones like Anti Diuretic hormone ADH, Corticotropin Releasing Hormone CRH, Gonadotrophin Releasing … Continue reading →

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Services | Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine

Posted: Published on September 20th, 2018

The Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine at Brookhaven provides specialized treatment for acute, chronic, nonhealing wounds. Typically, a wound that does not respond to standard medical care is considered a problem or chronic wound. Many of these wounds are associated with inadequate circulation, immobility and diabetes. When wounds persist, a specialized approach is required for healing. This is where the specialists at the Brookhaven Wound Care Center can help. People with nonhealing and chronic wounds now have a place to turn for advanced treatments available including: 92% of the patients treated at the Brookhaven Wound Care Center healed within 25 days. Our state-of-the-art outpatient facility is complemented by a highly trained wound-certified staff of medical professionals who use a team approach to patient care: This comprehensive, patient-focused approach recently earned the Brookhaven Wound Care Center the Center ofDistinction award for the fifthtime. We have also been awarded the Robert A. Warriner III, MD, Center of Excellence Awardthree times. These awards were bestowed by Healogics based on meeting or exceeding clinical key performance indicators for a minimum of 12 consecutive months in these areas: Healing Outcomes, Outlier Rate, Days to Heal and Patient Satisfaction. We can help heal your … Continue reading →

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Electrical Stimulation for Cerebral Palsy

Posted: Published on September 20th, 2018

Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders generally characterized by a motor, locomotion, or muscular impairment. The severity of the disease varies in each person. The cause of cerebral palsy is often hard to pinpoint, but usually involves some trauma to the head or brain before, during, or very shortly after, birth. Many times this cause is the result of a medical mistake made during the delivery. There is no cure for cerebral palsy. There are, however, many different types of therapies and treatments for the symptoms of cerebral palsy. Therapies such as electrical stimulation have seen some positive results in the muscles of cerebral palsy children. Electrical stimulation is a type of therapy that provides the muscles with a low dosing of electric current. Electrical stimulation for cerebral palsy works on decreasing the effects of stiffness and spasticity in the muscles of the patient. Electrical stimulation effects are not long lasting and need to be given over a fairly long period of time. The therapy can and is often used in conjunction with other types of treatments such as physical therapy. When the muscles are less stiff, physical therapy can help with movement and relieve associated symptoms. Electrical stimulation … Continue reading →

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Cardiac Surgery – Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA

Posted: Published on September 19th, 2018

North Shore Medical Center is consolidating one service of its Heart Centerthe open heart surgery programwith Massachusetts General Hospital in August of 2016. Mass General has maintained a collaboration in cardiac care with North Shore Medical Center for decades and welcomes the care of these patients in our Cardiac Surgery Service. All other cardiac services currently offered atNorth Shore Medical Center will remain there. The Cardiac Surgery Service at Mass General comprises seven surgeons with expertise in minimally invasive surgery, heart and lung transplantations, and mechanical circulatory support. Our team offers leading treatments and preventive care for both common and complex cardiac conditions, including: Our cardiac surgery team performed more than 1,300 cases in 2015 and received a 3-star rating (highest possible) from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) in both aortic valve replacement (AVR) and AVR+ coronary artery bypass grafting surgery (CABG). Meet our Cardiac Surgeons If you have new patients requiring cardiac surgical services, please call the Mass General Heart Center Referral Line: 866-644-8910 (press 3) Contact our outpatient access team at 866-644-8910 Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm to request an appointment. Our team will request information about your condition or symptoms and make … Continue reading →

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Wound Care – KRMC

Posted: Published on September 19th, 2018

At Kingman Regional Medical Center (KRMC), people with chronic wounds can benefit from first-rate wound care. Our Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center provides advanced technologies and techniques for treating problem wounds. An estimated 6.5 million Americans suffer with wounds that are not healing well, called chronic wounds. Elderly people or people with diabetes or other vascular disease are most affected by chronic wounds. Especially, wounds resulting from trauma, surgery, burns, skin grafting, and radiation therapy. Chronic wounds are especially prone to serious bacterial infections. If unrecognized and untreated, chronic wounds can lead to amputation of a limb or possible life-threating complications. When referring you to wound care, your doctor will order tests to identify possible infection and blood flow to the wound area. At the KRMC Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center, a wound care specialist will review your general health history and your test results. Our team will develop an individual program for your treatment, which may include: The word hyperbaric literally means increased (hyper) pressure (baric). The pressure in the chamber forces oxygen to tissues and accelerates the bodys healing process. The chamber itself is made of clear Plexiglas and patients comfortably watch television while inside. The treatment is … Continue reading →

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Parkinson’s disease – Wikipedia

Posted: Published on September 19th, 2018

Parkinson's diseaseSynonymsParkinson disease, idiopathic or primary parkinsonism, hypokinetic rigid syndrome, paralysis agitans, shaking palsyIllustration of Parkinson's disease by William Richard Gowers, first published in A Manual of Diseases of the Nervous System (1886)SpecialtyNeurologySymptomsShaking, rigidity, slowness of movement, difficulty walking[1]ComplicationsDementia, depression, anxiety[2]Usual onsetAge over 60[1][3]CausesUnknown[4]Risk factorsPesticide exposure, head injuries[4]Diagnostic methodBased on symptoms[1]Differential diagnosisDementia with Lewy bodies, progressive supranuclear palsy, essential tremor, antipsychotic use[5]TreatmentMedications, surgery[1]MedicationL-DOPA, dopamine agonists[2]PrognosisLife expectancy ~ 10 years[2]Frequency6.2 million (2015)[6]Deaths117,400 (2015)[7] Parkinson's disease (PD) is a long-term degenerative disorder of the central nervous system that mainly affects the motor system.[1] The symptoms generally come on slowly over time.[1] Early in the disease, the most obvious are shaking, rigidity, slowness of movement, and difficulty with walking.[1] Thinking and behavioral problems may also occur.[2] Dementia becomes common in the advanced stages of the disease.[2] Depression and anxiety are also common, occurring in more than a third of people with PD.[2] Other symptoms include sensory, sleep, and emotional problems.[1][2] The main motor symptoms are collectively called "parkinsonism", or a "parkinsonian syndrome".[4][8] The cause of Parkinson's disease is generally unknown, but believed to involve both genetic and environmental factors.[4] Those with a family member affected are more likely to get the disease themselves.[4] … Continue reading →

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Home – Parkinson Canada

Posted: Published on September 18th, 2018

Supporting Canadians with Parkinson's Since 1965 What is Parkinson's Parkinsons is a complex disease and everyone experiences it differently. Discover more about its diagnosis, symptoms, treatments and progression. Learn how you and your family can live well with Parkinsons. What is Parkinson's Parkinsons is a complex disease and everyone experiences it differently. Discover more about its diagnosis, symptoms, treatments and progression. Learn how you and your family can live well with Parkinsons. Helping your care team deliver the best care possible. Access the Canadian Guidelines on Parkinsons Disease, online learning and other resources. It's hard to know where to begin once you've been diagnosed. Get help through our resources for those who have been newly diagnosed. Research holds the key to unlocking better treatments, improving quality of life and finding a cure. Learn about the Parkinson Canada Research Program and how Canadas scientists are making a difference with your support. Research holds the key to unlocking better treatments, improving quality of life and finding a cure. Learn about the Parkinson Canada Research Program and how Canadas scientists are making a difference with your support. Today is a new day. How will you be relentless in your quest to beat Parkinsons … Continue reading →

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Cerebral Palsy Types – Spastic, Athetoid, Ataxic, Mixed …

Posted: Published on September 15th, 2018

Generally speaking, there are fourtypes of cerebral palsy, which are classified by location of brain damage, the type of movement impairment, and other symptoms the condition causes. These four main types of cerebral palsy, which are discussed in detail below include: Please read on to learn more about these types of cerebral palsy. It is also wise to see our section on the causes of cerebral palsy as it can help you understand why you or your child or loved one developed this condition. If medical negligence is the cause of cerebral palsy, it may be possible to seek lifetime compensation for your expenses, losses and suffering. Please contact our team of attorneys, which has a wealth of experience handling similar cases ofmedical malpractice. We can evaluate your case confidentially and free of charge to help you understand your legal rights and options. Spastic cerebral palsy is the most common type, accounting for 70 to 80 percent of all cases of cerebral palsy in the United States. This type of cerebral palsy occurs when brain damage affects the cerebral cortex, or the outer layer of the brain, either at birth or a very young age. Spastic cerebral palsy has a … Continue reading →

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Cerebral Palsy In Infants | Children’s Hospital Colorado

Posted: Published on September 15th, 2018

What is cerebral palsy (CP)? Cerebral palsy, also known as CP, is a term used to describe a group of chronic (long-lasting) conditions affecting body movement, posture and muscle coordination. This can cause activity restriction or disability. Cerebral palsy ranges in severity from mild and hardly detectable to very severe. The motor impairment can be accompanied by a seizure disorder and problems with sensation (feeling), cognition (thinking), respiratory dysfunction (breathing), communication and/or behavior. What does cerebral palsy mean? Quite simply, the word cerebral refers to the brain and palsy describes muscle weakness and poor control. CP is caused by disturbances to one or more areas of the brain. This usually happens while a baby is still in the womb, during or right after birth or during infancy. Damage to the motor areas of the brain disrupts the brains ability to adequately control movement and posture. Cerebral palsy is the most common developmental disability in the United States, affecting about four out of every 1,000 live births. Cerebral palsy is not progressive, which means it does not get worse. However, secondary conditions like muscle spasticity can get worse over time. As the muscle spasticity continues, progressive deformities of the muscles, bones … Continue reading →

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