Publications by authors named "R K Menon"
Purpose: To implement and evaluate the feasibility of brain spin-lattice relaxation in the rotating frame (T1ρ) mapping using a novel optimized pulse sequence that incorporates weighted spin-lock acquisitions, enabling high-resolution three-dimensional (3D) mapping.
Methods: The optimized variable flip-angle framework, previously proposed for knee T1ρ mapping, was enhanced by integrating weighted spin-lock acquisitions. This strategic combination significantly boosts signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) while reducing data acquisition time, facilitating high-resolution 3D-T1ρ mapping of the brain.
Infections in acute liver failure - Assessment, prevention, and management.
Best Pract Res Clin Gastroenterol
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- * Multi-drug resistant infections are common due to prolonged ICU stays and various medical interventions, emphasizing the importance of strict infection control practices.
- * Diagnosis relies on blood cultures, supported by specific markers for identifying types of infections, with therapy tailored based on culture results from respiratory infections.
Host-bacteria and bacteria-bacteria interactions can be facilitated by extracellular vesicles (EVs) secreted by both human and bacterial cells. Human and bacterial EVs (BEVs) propagate and transfer immunogenic cargos that may elicit immune responses in nearby or distant recipient cells/tissues. Hence, direct colonization of tissues by bacterial cells is not required for immunogenic stimulation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Efficacy data on nonpharmacotherapy-based interventions such as cognitive retraining and mindfulness meditation on improving neuropsychological functioning in early Alzheimer's disease (AD) are sparse in Indian literature.
Objective: The objective of the study was to quantify the effect of cognitive retraining (CR) versus mindfulness training (MT) on neuropsychological test performance in patients with early AD.
Methods And Materials: We administered CR and MT strategies in two prospectively enrolled groups of individuals (N = 34) who met the criteria for mild cognitive impairment (MCI) due to AD.