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Computer diagnosis in cardiology: oxidative stress hypothesis
Ezekiel Uba Nwose1, Graham Wilfred Ewing
1Institute of Clinical Pathology and Medical Research, South West Pathology Service, 590 Smollett Albury NSW 2640, Australia.
North American Journal of Medical Sciences
|June 6, 2012
Summary
Virtual scanning technology may be validated by assessing cognitive alterations linked to biochemical processes. This approach could integrate complementary medicine with clinical practice for heart conditions.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry
- Complementary Medicine
- Neuroendocrinology
Background:
- Virtual scanning is an emerging complementary medicine technology.
- It utilizes perception and ultra-weak light emission for diagnosis.
- A clear mechanism linking its diagnostic and therapeutic principles is currently lacking.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the concept of oxidative stress as the biochemical foundation of virtual scanning technology.
- To elucidate the link between the technology's diagnostic and treatment modalities.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and basic science principles.
- Articulation of the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenalin axis function.
- Exploration of its link to biochemical process alterations and cardiovascular complications.
Main Results:
- Proposes using cognitive alterations associated with biochemical processes to validate virtual scanning.
- Suggests virtual scanning can identify chemiluminescence changes in pathologies treatable by lifestyle interventions.
- Highlights potential for integrating cognitive tests and virtual scanning in clinical practice.
Conclusions:
- Cognitive tests may indicate heart function diseases, aligning with virtual scanning applications.
- Implications for existing clinical laboratory indices are noted.
- Further investigation is needed to establish a clear mechanistic link for the proposed hypothesis.
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