The Expectations and Acceptability of a Smart Nursing Home Model Among Chinese Older Adults and Family Members: A Qualitative Study.

Purpose: This study aims to explore the expectations and acceptability of a smart nursing home model among Chinese older adults and their family members based on a scoping review that defines the concept of smart nursing homes.

Methods: A qualitative case study was employed for this research. Semi-structured, in-depth interviews and focus group discussions were conducted on WeChat.

The Utility of Vessel Wall Imaging in the Postulation of Acute Ischemic Stroke With Spontaneous Recanalization Pathophysiology.

Recent advances in technology, particularly in the field of magnetic resonance imaging, have brought forth new sequences, including vessel wall imaging (VWI). Traditionally, the workup for intracranial vascular pathology has always turned to luminal imaging using computed tomography angiography, magnetic resonance angiography, or digital subtraction angiography. Since its introduction, VWI has enabled researchers and practicing clinicians to better understand disease processes and manage patients to the best standard of care possible.

The prominent hypointense vessel sign on susceptibility-weighted imaging (SWI) as a potential imaging biomarker for poor clinical outcome in acute ischemic stroke (AIS).

Susceptibility-weighted imaging (SWI) is a relatively new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique used in the workup and diagnosis of brain pathologies. In the context of acute ischemic stroke (AIS), it is increasingly becoming useful in the diagnosis, treatment, and further management of these patients. An elderly man with metabolic syndrome presented to us with an acute onset of right sided body weakness and aphasia.

The middle cerebral artery (MCA) dot sign.

The middle cerebral artery (MCA) dot sign is an important radiological sign in patients presenting with acute ischemic stroke (AIS). If identified and intervened early, a good clinical outcome may be achieved.

Accidental Puncture of a Dialysis Catheter into the Brachiocephalic Trunk.

A 22-year-old male with underlying end-stage renal failure was referred to our center for a malpositioned dialysis catheter. Imaging showed the tip of the catheter to be placed in the brachiocephalic trunk; the patient was, however, asymptomatic. Surgical removal of the malpositioned catheter followed, with no postoperative complications.

Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein-antibody (MOG-IgG) associated disease with centrally located long spinal cord lesion in a 14-month old child.

Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein-antibodies (MOG-IgG) are associated with acquired inflammatory demyelinating syndromes, seen predominantly in children and young adults. The overlapping clinical and radiological features of the heterogenous spectrum of demyelinating central nervous system (CNS) diseases makes the detection of MOG-IgG antibodies important for prognosis and treatment decisions. Herein, we describe the occurrence of MOG-IgG associated disease presenting as acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM), with spinal MRI findings of centrally located long cord lesion in a 14-month old child.