Essays about: "hydrocephalus"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the word hydrocephalus.

1. 1. Deep Learning Based Detection, Quantification, and Subdivision of White Matter Hyperintensities in Brain MRI

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Avdelningen Vi3

   Author : Inna Fryckstedt; [2023]
   Keywords : white matter hyperintensities; white matter lesions; deep learning; machine learning; DL; ML; MRI; iNPH;

   Abstract : White matter hyperintensities (WMH) are commonly found as bright regions in brain MRI images in older individuals. They are associated with various neurological and vascular diseases, such as stroke, dementia, and cardiovascular disorders. READ MORE

3. 2. Deep Learning-Based Automated Landmark Localization for Evan’s Index Computation

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

   Author : Richards Britto Christu Dhas; [2023]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Hydrocephalus is a neurological disorder characterized by the accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain, leading to an enlargement of the ventricular system. Among its subtypes is idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH), characterized by normal cerebrospinal fluid pressure. READ MORE

4. 3. Designing a Mobile Application to Measure Walking Speed for NPH Patients

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

   Author : Martin Lindén; [2023]
   Keywords : NPH; walking speed; user experience; design guidelines; NPH; gånghastighet; användarupplevelse; designriktlinjer;

   Abstract : Impairments in walking and balance are symptoms of normal pressure hydrocephalus. Measuring walking speed is therefore important for diagnosing and following the rehabilitation of patients with the diagnosis. However, performing the measurement at the hospital is costly and requires a lot of resources. READ MORE

5. 4. Gamified CoGNIT: cognitive assessment with added game elements : Gamification of medical examination

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för datavetenskap

   Author : Fredrik Carlsson; Sebastian Vusak; [2020]
   Keywords : gamification; idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus; CoGNIT; per-formance; user experience; spelifiering; idiopatisk normaltryckshydrocefalus; CoGNIT; prestanda; användarupplevelse;

   Abstract : Background. CoGNIT is a computerized test battery for cognitive assessment, used in diagnosing and treating patients with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (INPH). The disorder causes symptoms of dementia, among other things. Apart from other diseases with similar symptoms, like Alzheimer’s, INPH can be countered. READ MORE

6. 5. Real-time imaging of cerebrospinal fluid flow physiology at 7T

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Sjukhusfysikerutbildningen

   Author : Olle Haglund; [2019]
   Keywords : Medicine and Health Sciences;

   Abstract : Background The cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is involved in several diseases and patho- physiological states, such as Alzheimer’s disease and hydrocephalus. Previous studies CSF dynamics in the brain show that the flow of the CSF depends on cardiac pulsation, time of day and respiration. READ MORE