Low‐field MRI: An MR physics perspective
JP Marques, FFJ Simonis… - Journal of magnetic …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Historically, clinical MRI started with main magnetic field strengths in the∼ 0.05–0.35 T
range. In the past 40 years there have been considerable developments in MRI hardware …
range. In the past 40 years there have been considerable developments in MRI hardware …
[HTML][HTML] Age-specific global epidemiology of hydrocephalus: systematic review, metanalysis and global birth surveillance
AM Isaacs, J Riva-Cambrin, D Yavin, A Hockley… - PloS one, 2018 - journals.plos.org
Background Hydrocephalus is a debilitating disorder, affecting all age groups. Evaluation of
its global epidemiology is required for healthcare planning and resource allocation …
its global epidemiology is required for healthcare planning and resource allocation …
A portable scanner for magnetic resonance imaging of the brain
Access to scanners for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is typically limited by cost and by
infrastructure requirements. Here, we report the design and testing of a portable prototype …
infrastructure requirements. Here, we report the design and testing of a portable prototype …
Inflammation in acquired hydrocephalus: pathogenic mechanisms and therapeutic targets
Hydrocephalus is the most common neurosurgical disorder worldwide and is characterized
by enlargement of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)-filled brain ventricles resulting from failed …
by enlargement of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)-filled brain ventricles resulting from failed …
Costs and benefits of neurosurgical intervention for infant hydrocephalus in sub-Saharan Africa
Object Evidence from the CURE Children's Hospital of Uganda (CCHU) suggests that
treatment for hydrocephalus in infants can be effective and sustainable in a developing …
treatment for hydrocephalus in infants can be effective and sustainable in a developing …
Global surgery for pediatric hydrocephalus in the developing world: a review of the history, challenges, and future directions
OBJECTIVE Pediatric hydrocephalus is one of the most common neurosurgical conditions
and is a major contributor to the global burden of surgically treatable diseases. Significant …
and is a major contributor to the global burden of surgically treatable diseases. Significant …
[HTML][HTML] Reducing neurodevelopmental disorders and disability through research and interventions
MJ Boivin, AM Kakooza, BC Warf, LL Davidson… - Nature, 2015 - nature.com
We define neurodevelopment as the dynamic inter-relationship between genetic, brain,
cognitive, emotional and behavioural processes across the developmental lifespan …
cognitive, emotional and behavioural processes across the developmental lifespan …
Low-field magnetic resonance imaging: a new generation of breakthrough technology in clinical imaging
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) plays a pivotal role in diagnostic imaging. In today's
clinical environment, scanners with field strengths of 1.5 to 3 T are most commonly used …
clinical environment, scanners with field strengths of 1.5 to 3 T are most commonly used …
The economic consequences of neurosurgical disease in low-and middle-income countries
OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to estimate the economic consequences of
neurosurgical disease in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). METHODS The authors …
neurosurgical disease in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). METHODS The authors …
Neurosurgery in East Africa: innovations
KP Budohoski, JG Ngerageza, B Austard, A Fuller… - World neurosurgery, 2018 - Elsevier
Highlights•East Africa remains one of the most challenging regions for neurosurgical care
provision.•Numerous aid programs geared toward helping East African neurosurgery are in …
provision.•Numerous aid programs geared toward helping East African neurosurgery are in …