Nicotinamide riboside (NR) is a patented analog of nicotinamide or Vitamin B3, and is sold as a dietary supplement under the brand name Tru Niagen. Cells use NR to synthesize NAD+, an essential ...

Abstract: For the 2011 FDA approved Parkinson's Disease (PD) SPECT imaging agent I-123 labeled DaTscan, the volume of interest (VOI) is the interior portion of the brain. However imaging of the ...

We do know Parkinson's is caused by the loss of dopamine nerve cells in the part of the brain responsible for voluntary ...

Author contributions: concept; literature search and review; planning and drafting of the manuscript. Hedda Holm, student on the Medical Student Research Program. The author has completed the ICMJE ...

A shoulder computed tomography scan or (CT or CAT scan) creates cross-sectional images of the shoulder using specialized X-ray cameras. This scan can help doctors see the bones and soft tissues in the ...

Rachel works as a CRNA where she provides anesthesia care across the lifespan, including pediatric anesthesia, with a primary focus on orthopedic anesthesia. She is also an Assistant Professor at the ...

Abstract: Compared to diverse feature detectors and descriptors used for visual scenes, describing a place using structural information is relatively less reported. Recent advances in simultaneous ...

The 2026 AHA Environmental Scan offers invaluable insights into the latest data and emerging trends, empowering the health care field to plan strategically for the future. The scan gives us the chance ...

A CT scan is a painless and non-invasive procedure that creates 3-D images of your body. CT scans can detect issues like tumors, fractures, and heart problems. CT scans are fast and often used in ...