Journal of neuroimaging : official journal of the American Society of Neuroimaging
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Review Meta Analysis
The role of brain perfusion SPECT in the diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia: A systematic review.
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is the second most common cause of presenile dementia. The clinical distinction between FTD, Alzheimer's disease (AD), and other dementias is a clinical challenge. Brain perfusion SPECT may contribute to the diagnosis of FTD, but its value is unclear. ⋯ Brain perfusion SPECT has a limited value in the diagnostic framework of FTD. SPECT can be performed when FDG-PET is not available. SPECT is recommended only for selected cases when the diagnosis is challenging using conventional methods.
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Review Meta Analysis
The role of brain perfusion SPECT in the diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia: A systematic review.
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is the second most common cause of presenile dementia. The clinical distinction between FTD, Alzheimer's disease (AD), and other dementias is a clinical challenge. Brain perfusion SPECT may contribute to the diagnosis of FTD, but its value is unclear. ⋯ Brain perfusion SPECT has a limited value in the diagnostic framework of FTD. SPECT can be performed when FDG-PET is not available. SPECT is recommended only for selected cases when the diagnosis is challenging using conventional methods.
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Review
Diffusion tensor imaging of the brain in children with sensory processing disorder: A review.
Sensory processing disorder (SPD) is a clinical condition characterized by difficulties in the neurological processes of registering, discriminating, organizing, and responding to various sensory sensations. This study aimed to review the association between impaired white matter (WM) tract structure and neurofunctional deficits in children with SPD using diffusion tensor imaging (DTI). A comprehensive literature search was conducted using the online databases Google Scholar and PubMed (from 2010 to July 2023), resulting in the selection of nine relevant studies. ⋯ Notably, significant correlations were observed between with auditory over-responsivity and TOR with the DTI parameters (positive for FA and negative for RD and MD). Overall, this review confirms the impaired integrity of specific WM tracts in children with SPD and establishes correlations between DTI parameters and neurobehavioral deficits associated with the disorder. The insights gained from this review contribute to a better understanding of SPD and hold clinical implications for its diagnosis and treatment.
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Review Meta Analysis
Region-specific interobserver agreement of the Alberta Stroke Program Early Computed Tomography Score: A meta-analysis.
The Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score (ASPECTS) is a widely used scoring system for evaluating ischemic stroke to determine therapeutic strategy. However, there is variation in the interobserver agreement of ASPECTS. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate the interobserver agreement of total and regional ASPECTS. ⋯ This meta-analysis demonstrates substantial to excellent interobserver agreement for total ASPECTS, which supports using this method for stroke treatment. However, findings emphasize the need to consider interobserver agreement in specific regions of ASPECTS for treatment decisions.
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Review Meta Analysis
Region-specific interobserver agreement of the Alberta Stroke Program Early Computed Tomography Score: A meta-analysis.
The Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score (ASPECTS) is a widely used scoring system for evaluating ischemic stroke to determine therapeutic strategy. However, there is variation in the interobserver agreement of ASPECTS. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate the interobserver agreement of total and regional ASPECTS. ⋯ This meta-analysis demonstrates substantial to excellent interobserver agreement for total ASPECTS, which supports using this method for stroke treatment. However, findings emphasize the need to consider interobserver agreement in specific regions of ASPECTS for treatment decisions.