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1. 1. Brain morphometry in Parkinson’s disease

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   Author : Lönkvist Olivia; [2023-03-02]
   Keywords : Medical physics; Parkinson’s disease; Computational anatomy; Quantitative image analysis;

   Abstract : Abstract Purpose The purpose of this brain morphometry study was to examine the volumes of different regions of the brain by research participants with Parkinson’s disease. Method To carry out the study, MR (magnetic resonance) images from 956 research participants from the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI) were used. READ MORE

3. 2. Integration of Deep Brain Stimulation Modeling Tools

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

   Author : Lina Wilhelmina Sundqvist; [2023]
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   Abstract : Deep brain stimulation is a treatment in which neural targets are stimulated by electrical pulses delivered through implanted leads to alleviate symptoms in certain neurological- and psychiatric disorders. To achieve a beneficial clinical outcome, adjusting the stimulation parameters is a crucial step, which, at present, is a tedious and difficult trial-and-error procedure. READ MORE

4. 3. BLOOD FLOW DYNAMICS IN IDEALIZED MODEL OF LEFT ATRIUM USING FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för teknikvetenskap (SCI)

   Author : Marwin Haddad; Yonatan Noel Efrem; [2023]
   Keywords : finite element analysis; fluid mechanics; blood flow dynamics; cardiovascular anatomy;

   Abstract : Cardiovascular diseases, including heart failure, are a global health concern, necessitating advancements in non-invasive diagnostic tools and treatments. Computational modeling offers an invaluable approach to simulate and understand the intricacies of cardiac flow dynamics. READ MORE