Publications by authors named "Cristian Paez"
Article Synopsis
- Parkinson's disease is not well-researched in Colombia, and while it's generally managed with medication, surgical options like deep brain stimulation (DBS) can significantly improve quality of life for patients with refractory cases.!* -
- A study conducted from 2014 to 2020 on 21 patients showed that those who underwent DBS surgery had a notable decrease in their Movement Disorder Society Rating Scale scores post-surgery, indicating symptom improvement, with only one case of infection reported.!* -
- The research concluded that DBS is an effective treatment for severe Parkinson's disease, but obstacles such as delayed procedure authorization in Colombia limit accessibility to this crucial intervention.!*
Background: Hartmann's procedure (HP) is used in surgical emergencies such as colonic perforation and colonic obstruction. "Temporary" colostomy performed during HP is not always reversed in part due to potential morbidity and mortality associated with reversal. There are several contributing factors for patients requiring a permanent colostomy following HP.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: The aim of this study was to characterize the capability of detection of the resting state networks (RSNs) with functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) in healthy subjects using a 1.5T scanner in a middle-income country.
Materials And Methods: Ten subjects underwent a complete blood-oxygen-level dependent imaging (BOLD) acquisition on a 1.