A shared biomechanical environment for bone and posture development in children

In each specific habitual standing posture, gravitational forces determine the mechanical setting provided to skeletal structures. Bone quality and resistance to physical stress is highly determined by habitual mechanical stimulation. However, the relationship between bone properties and sagittal posture has never been studied in children.

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Analysis of electroencephalogram characteristics of anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis patients in China

Anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (anti-NMDAR) encephalitis was first reported by Dalmau et al in 2007 (Dalmau et al., 2007). This autoimmune encephalitis is serious and can be fatal; however, the disease condition can be significantly improved or even cured after early diagnosis and active treatment. Due to the limitations of detection techniques, the identification of anti-NMDAR encephalitis or the rapid obtainment of detection of anti-NMDAR encephalitis-specific antibodies cannot be achieved in many regions.

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A Novel Scheme for the Validation of an Automated Classification Method for Epileptic Spikes by Comparison with Multiple Observers

As part of standard practice for assessing patients with epilepsy, clinical neurophysiologists are able to detect interictal epileptiform discharges (IED or 'epileptic spikes') during interictal EEG recordings. Although there is no gold standard as to what constitutes an epileptic spike, they tend to comprise a high amplitude deflection event lasting approximately 40-100ms (De Curtis and Avanzani 2001). Some patients evaluated for resective surgical treatment for epilepsy are investigated with intracranial EEG (icEEG) usually when there is strong evidence of an epileptogenic focus but not sufficient information to define a surgically resectable area using non-invasive methods.

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Inside EMS Podcast: Is EMS an entry-level job?

<!--cke_bookmark_136S--><!--cke_bookmark_136E--> Download this podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud or via RSS feed ​​In this Inside EMS Podcast episode, co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss EMS1 columnist Mike Rubin's article breaking down the 10 worst reasons for joining EMS. They talk about each reason and provide their unique spin. Learn more about the EMS1 ...

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Emergency physicians urge Congress to vote 'no' on AHCA

American College of Emergency Physicians WASHINGTON — The American College of Emergency Physicians today issued a brief statement in advance of the House of Representatives' expected vote on the American Health Care Act, urging members to vote against the bill. "Members of Congress should vote 'no' on the AHCA," Dr. Rebecca Parker, ACEP's president, said. "We are ...

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