T2-weighted turbo spin-echo magnetic resonance imaging of canine brain anatomy at 1.5T, 3T, and 7T field strengths.

Post-mortem T2 weighted images of canine heads were acquired at 1.5T, 3T, and 7T. This study aimed to (1) identify anatomical structures of the canine brain using an ultra-high-field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (7T) to help to facilitate their localization on high field MRI images (3T and 1.

Neuroanatomical Reconstruction of the Canine Visual Pathway Using Diffusion Tensor Imaging.

The first anatomical atlas of diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) of white matter pathways in the canine brain was published in 2013; however, the anatomical orientation of the entire visual pathway in the canine brain, from the retina to the cortex, has not yet been studied using DTI. In the present study, 3T DTI magnetic resonance (MR) images of three dogs euthanized for reasons other than neurological disorders were obtained. The process of obtaining combined fractional anisotropy and directional maps was initiated within 1 h of death.

Self-perceived fatigue in adolescents in relation to body composition and physical outcomes.

BackgroundIncreased self-perceived fatigue (SpF) has already been identified in chronic conditions such as obesity, but it is also a growing problem in school-attending adolescents (±25%). This study tried to link body composition to SpF and physical activity/performance. Additionally, indicators for fatigue were determined.

Evidence of increased axillary blood flow velocity without increased handgrip strength and endurance in persons with a fibromuscular axillary arch.

Background: The purpose of this in vivo study was to compare axillary artery blood flow velocity, and maximal handgrip strength and endurance performance in young subjects with and without an axillary arch (AA).

Materials And Methods: One hundred and fifty-six young adults were screened for the presence of an AA on their dominant arm side. After physical examination subjects were checked using diagnostic echography for the presence of an AA.

Reliability of standard circumferences in domain-related constitutional applications.

Objectives: There may be no doubt that circumferences, measured at different sites of body segments, have a variety of applications. Studies using girths are based on assumed logic, but within a general context no literature is found as to the origin of choice of a particular circumference for a particular application. The purpose of this study is to relate each circumference (i) with the segmental tissue masses and (ii) with all whole-body tissue masses; in order to provide a complete constitutional reliability report of each girth available.