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MRI imaging could aid in identifying patients with psychosis

Researchers believe a certain type of magnetic resonance imaging—neuromelanin-sensitive MRI—can detect a potential biomarker for identifying psychosis. Studies conducted at the National Institute of Mental Health, which is part of the National Institutes of Health, have found that the NM-MRI signal detects a marker of dopamine function in persons with schizophrenia and also serves as… Read More »

Gait: Identifying The Abnormalities

The way you walk, including the speed, cadence, and stride constitutes the gait. Stress, injury and other health conditions can lead to a person’s inability to walk in the usual way. Physical therapy, correct posture, wearing the right footwear can go a long way to help manage the abnormality. But one needs to go to… Read More »