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Machine Learning Methods for Electroencephalogram (EEG) Big Data in the Context of MIOT Smart Systems
Published in Nishu Gupta, Srinivas Kiran Gottapu, Rakesh Nayak, Anil Kumar Gupta, Mohammad Derawi, Jayden Khakurel, Human-Machine Interaction and IoT Applications for a Smarter World, 2023
Aileni Raluca Maria, Pasca Sever
Manifestations consist of involuntary movements of different body segments and abnormal neurovegetative sensations in the body. EEG analysis can be used to diagnose and monitor the patient in various stages of the disease (focal or generalized seizures, sleep, etc.) [12–15]. Central motor neuron syndrome [16] occurs due to strokes, brain and medullary tumors, myelitis, spinal fractures, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and manifests as paraplegic hemiplegia or tetraplegia.Cerebral palsy [17] is caused by abnormal development or deterioration of the parts of the brain that control movement, balance, and posture, and is manifested by spastic cerebral palsy (muscular rigidity), ataxic cerebral palsy (poor coordination), or athetoid cerebral palsy (patients present writing problems). EEG analysis is not used in paralysis detection but can be used to detect paralysis degree [18, 19].Muscular dystrophy (Duchenne muscular dystrophy or Becker muscular dystrophy) is a hereditary disease characterized by the progressive deterioration of the muscles of the body, generating muscular weakness and disability. EEG analysis can be used to investigate potential muscular dystrophies [20, 21].
Automated Systems in Other Domains
Published in Charles E. Billings, Aviation Automation: The Search for A Human-Centered Approach, 2018
After the first attempt to treat him, the patient said that he felt like he had received an electric shock or that someone had poured hot coffee on his back. He went to the treatment room door and pounded on it. He appeared visibly shaken and upset. The patient may have received 16,000 to 25,000 rad in less than one second over an area of about one square centimeter. He was eventually hospitalized for radiation-induced myelitis of the cervical spinal cord and died from complications of the overdose 5 months after the accident.
Central nervous system
Published in A Stewart Whitley, Jan Dodgeon, Angela Meadows, Jane Cullingworth, Ken Holmes, Marcus Jackson, Graham Hoadley, Randeep Kumar Kulshrestha, Clark’s Procedures in Diagnostic Imaging: A System-Based Approach, 2020
A Stewart Whitley, Jan Dodgeon, Angela Meadows, Jane Cullingworth, Ken Holmes, Marcus Jackson, Graham Hoadley, Randeep Kumar Kulshrestha
MRI may be useful in locating and characterising many spinal cord pathologies including lesions of multiple sclerosis, other causes of myelitis, spinal cord compression and intrinsic tumours and vascular malformations. MR angiography may also be useful to assess vascular damage associated with spinal injury, e.g. vertebral artery injury.
Mechanical filtration of the cerebrospinal fluid: procedures, systems, and applications
Published in Expert Review of Medical Devices, 2023
Viral encephalitis (VE) and viral myelitis (VM) are inflammations of the brain and spinal cord respectively, caused by viruses. The virus most commonly involved in CNS infections is herpes simplex virus, but other viruses of the herpesviridae family (e.g. varicella-zoster or Epstein–Barr), along with enterovirus, mumps, measles, and viruses associated with respiratory tract infections (adenovirus and influenza B), varicella-zoster virus, rubella, measles, VIH, JC, and SARS-CoV-2 may also cause VE or VM. VM and VE may present with a variety of syndromes depending on the precise location of the inflammatory focus including rapidly progressive encephalopathy. Some cases develop an increase in ICP, seizures, and depression of the level of consciousness, which requires tracheal intubation for airway protection and ventilatory support, control of raised ICP, and the effective treatment of seizures [16]. Treatment options include medication to relieve the symptoms and antiviral medications for some particular types of viruses (few antivirals are indicated and just some types of viruses, i.e. herpesvirus). More antivirals and adjunctive therapies are needed for better outcomes of VE and VM. To our knowledge, the only case with VE/VM treated with CSF filtration to date is a patient with psychotic symptoms related to Borna disease VE with rapid clinical improvement after CSF filtration [17].
RESNA position on the application of ultralight manual wheelchairs
Published in Assistive Technology, 2023
Lynn A. Worobey, Jennith Bernstein, Joseph Ott, Theresa Berner, Jaqueline Black, Mary Cabarle, Tina Roesler, Sage Scarborough, Kendra Betz
WB is currently a 7-year-old boy who was diagnosed with transverse myelitis at 7 months of age. He spent several months in a pediatric rehabilitation center and was eventually diagnosed with T2-T4 level of paralysis. Due to his chronological age at the onset of his diagnosis the therapy team identified he needed an external orthosis as well as dynamic positioning components to protect his posture during growth but also provide external passive support to allow for independent MWC propulsion.