Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Assessment of Diffusion and Perfusion01:17

Assessment of Diffusion and Perfusion

Understanding and evaluating diffusion and perfusion is critical in assessing a patient's respiratory and circulatory health. These processes play key roles in maintaining the body's internal environment, ensuring that tissues receive adequate oxygen while waste products are efficiently removed.
The Role of Diffusion in Respiration
Diffusion is the process by which molecules move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration. In the respiratory system, this principle...
Radiological Investigation II: MRI and Ventilation Perfusion Scan01:30

Radiological Investigation II: MRI and Ventilation Perfusion Scan

Description
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Ventilation Perfusion Scans are two radiological investigations that offer detailed diagnostic images of the body, particularly lung structures.
MRI
MRI uses magnetic fields and radiofrequency signals to distinguish between normal and abnormal tissues. This technology provides a more detailed diagnostic image than CT scans, enabling it to characterize pulmonary nodules, stage bronchogenic carcinoma, and evaluate inflammatory activity in...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Health Outcomes of Patients with Distal Urea Cycle Disorders Detected by Newborn Screening: Data from the Spanish National Registry.

International journal of neonatal screening·2026
Same author

Early versus Late Ventricular Intervention Study (ELVIS) in post-hemorrhagic ventricular dilatation: Bayesian reanalysis of brain injury and outcomes.

Pediatric research·2026
Same author

Anxiety Symptoms in Preschool Children Born Very Preterm: Associations with Cognition and Neonatal Striatal Volumes.

Children (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same author

Corrigendum to "VP3.15 reduces acute cerebellum damage after germinal matrix-intraventricular hemorrhage of the preterm newborn" [Biomed. Pharmacother. 180 (2024) 117586].

Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie·2026
Same author

Maternal sensitivity and effortful control in preschoolers born preterm: a prospective study.

Attachment & human development·2026
Same author

Circulating microRNAs in preterm white matter injury: a systems biology/qPCR-based pilot study.

Pediatric research·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 16, 2026

Diffusion Imaging in the Rat Cervical Spinal Cord
10:46

Diffusion Imaging in the Rat Cervical Spinal Cord

Published on: April 7, 2015

[Diffusion-weighted imaging in pediatric central nervous system infections].

Isabel Benavente-Fernández1, Angels García-Cazorla, Yolanda Jordán-García

  • 1Servicio de Neurología, Hospital Sant Joan de Deu, Esplugues de Llobregat, Barcelona, Espana. isabenavente@gmail.com

Revista De Neurologia
|February 11, 2010
PubMed
Summary

Diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) aids in the early detection of central nervous system (CNS) infections and their complications. This neuroimaging technique can reveal neurological injury not visible on conventional MRI, improving diagnosis and prognosis.

More Related Videos

Advanced Diffusion Imaging in The Hippocampus of Rats with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
10:33

Advanced Diffusion Imaging in The Hippocampus of Rats with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

Published on: August 14, 2019

Diffusion Tensor Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Analysis of Neurodegenerative Diseases
09:33

Diffusion Tensor Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Analysis of Neurodegenerative Diseases

Published on: July 28, 2013

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 16, 2026

Diffusion Imaging in the Rat Cervical Spinal Cord
10:46

Diffusion Imaging in the Rat Cervical Spinal Cord

Published on: April 7, 2015

Advanced Diffusion Imaging in The Hippocampus of Rats with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
10:33

Advanced Diffusion Imaging in The Hippocampus of Rats with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

Published on: August 14, 2019

Diffusion Tensor Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Analysis of Neurodegenerative Diseases
09:33

Diffusion Tensor Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Analysis of Neurodegenerative Diseases

Published on: July 28, 2013

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Radiology
  • Pediatrics

Context:

  • Central nervous system (CNS) infections present significant morbidity and mortality risks.
  • Early diagnosis and characterization of neurological complications are crucial.
  • Neuroimaging, particularly MRI, is vital for assessing CNS infections.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the utility of diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) in the early diagnosis of neurological complications in pediatric CNS infections.
  • To assess the contribution of DWI to the prognosis of neurological sequelae.
  • To report findings from a series of pediatric patients with CNS infections.

Summary:

  • A descriptive study included 23 pediatric patients (1 month–16 years) with CNS infections, undergoing MRI with DWI.
  • Conventional MRI and/or DWI detected CNS affection in 60% of cases; DWI identified injury in 3 patients missed by conventional MRI.
  • Neurological sequelae, primarily epilepsy, were observed in 17 of 21 evaluable patients, with a trend towards more severe sequelae associated with neuroimaging findings.

Impact:

  • DWI can enhance the early diagnosis of neurological complications in CNS infections.
  • Findings suggest DWI's potential role in predicting neurological sequelae.
  • This study underscores the importance of advanced MRI techniques in managing pediatric CNS infections.