FDG-PET/CT in skeletal muscle: pitfalls and pathologies
FDG-PET/CT is an integral part of modern-day practice of medicine. By detecting increased
cellular metabolism, FDG-PET/CT can help us detect infection, inflammatory disorders, or …
cellular metabolism, FDG-PET/CT can help us detect infection, inflammatory disorders, or …
Higher Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load Diet Is Associated with Slower Disease Progression in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Objective High‐caloric diets may slow the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis;
however, key macronutrients have not been identified. We examined whether dietary …
however, key macronutrients have not been identified. We examined whether dietary …
Diagnostic Efficacy of 18F-FDG PET/MRI in Peripheral Nerve Injury Models
JW Nam, MJ Lee, HJ Kim - Neurochemical research, 2019 - Springer
The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic efficacy of 18 F-FDG PET/MRI in two
different peripheral neuropathic pain models using the injured rat sciatic nerves. Twelve rats …
different peripheral neuropathic pain models using the injured rat sciatic nerves. Twelve rats …
Longitudinal changes in glucose metabolism of denervated muscle after complete peripheral nerve injury
Purpose Electrodiagnostic studies can obtain information 2 or 3 weeks after an acute nerve
injury. Previous studies have shown increased glucose metabolism in denervated muscles 1 …
injury. Previous studies have shown increased glucose metabolism in denervated muscles 1 …
[HTML][HTML] 18F-ASEM PET/MRI targeting alpha7-nicotinic acetylcholine receptor can reveal skeletal muscle denervation
Background The increased expression of the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) in
muscle denervation is thought to be associated with electrophysiological acetylcholine …
muscle denervation is thought to be associated with electrophysiological acetylcholine …
18F-FDG positron emission tomography as a novel diagnostic tool for peripheral nerve injury
Background Glucose hypermetabolism in denervated skeletal muscle suggests the potential
for developing a diagnostic tool for peripheral nerve injuries. Herein, we investigated the …
for developing a diagnostic tool for peripheral nerve injuries. Herein, we investigated the …
[HTML][HTML] Denervation in femoral artery-ligated hindlimbs diminishes ischemic recovery primarily via impaired arteriogenesis
Y Cen, J Liu, Y Qin, R Liu, H Wang, Y Zhou, S Wang… - PLoS …, 2016 - journals.plos.org
Aims Multiple factors regulate arteriogenesis. Peripheral nerves play a crucial role in
vascular remodeling, but the function of peripheral nerves during arteriogenesis is obscure …
vascular remodeling, but the function of peripheral nerves during arteriogenesis is obscure …
[HTML][HTML] Increased 18 F-FDG uptake in denervated muscles in a case of Parsonage-Turner syndrome
PI Chiang, CM Chen - BMC neurology, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Background Parsonage-Turner Syndrome (PTS) is a rare brachial plexopathy
characterized by the sudden onset of pain in the shoulder girdle followed by upper limb …
characterized by the sudden onset of pain in the shoulder girdle followed by upper limb …
Increased 18F-FDG uptake in the trapezius muscle in patients with spinal accessory neuropathy
To investigate 18 F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography (PET) signal
changes of denervated muscles in patients with electrophysiologically confirmed …
changes of denervated muscles in patients with electrophysiologically confirmed …
[HTML][HTML] Evaluation of the effect of pitavastatin on motor deficit and functional recovery in sciatic nerve injury: A CatWalk study
B Mansız-Kaplan, MS Kotanoğlu, K Gürsoy… - Turkish Journal of …, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Objectives This study aims to investigate the electrophysiological, scintigraphic, and
histopathological effects of pitavastatin and its impact on functional status in rats with sciatic …
histopathological effects of pitavastatin and its impact on functional status in rats with sciatic …