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Would upright positioning add value to the computer modeling?

I look forward to the time when those considering purchase of new MRI's will consider upright machines instead of recumbant...especially if they already have one recumbant. It makes so much sense to image patients with neurological issues in a position that allows for the weight of the head on the c...

I understand only enough of this to wonder why CSF is not being included in a study of the fluid dynamics of the brain. CSF and it's flow (or lack of) affects pressure in the brain and venous system.

I am curious to know how many people with MS are now over 70 years old.
If you are, or know someone who is, please respond with a simple yes and how many people you are representing.
I will also post this on the CCSVI discussion, so please don’t answer twice.
Thank you.

I am curious to know how many people with MS are now over 70 years old.
If you are, or know someone who is, please respond with a simple yes and how many people you are representing.
I will also post this on the general discussion, so please don’t answer twice.
Thank you.

Unfortunately, recumbant MRI's are the prevalent method of imaging everywhere. Most of our head and neck drainage problems and primary symptoms occur when we are upright and subject to gravity. Recumbant technology is inadequate for imaging our problems. Dr. Flanagan, Upright Doc, has done an except...

Thank you, Lora. You said it much better than I. Guess I just cut to the chase and aroused suspicion. By the way, I am on Dr. Sclafani's list. I assume that does not automatically mean I will be a patient. I have other issues that could exclude me. I don't count my chickens.... I originally posed th...

I did not anticipate a suspicious response. Aren't these questions we should all ask before undergoing any invasive procedure for any health problem? We should look into side effects of all treatments including meds. Well, at least I always do.

Hello, I hope to be on Dr. Sclafani's list once he has an IRB and begins to treat patients with CCSVI again. In preparation for the anticipated event I would like to hear from those of you who have had his procedure. Undergoing something like this is a big step and I wonder if you would share the fo...