CO-RADS is a standardized reporting system for COVID-19 patients. Developed for moderate to high prevalence setting. Grades suspicion from CO-RADS 1 (low) to 5 (high)
Brain death is irreversible end of all brain activity. Imaging supports clinical diagnosis when clinical tests are impossible. Brain death imaging doesn't indicate global hypoxic-ischemic injury
Tests L2-L4 spinal cord segments through quadriceps muscle stretch. Occurs when patellar tendon is struck below patella. Produces 18ms latency between tendon stretch and quadriceps contraction. Functions as proprioception for posture and balance maintenance
ECG records heart's electrical activity through repeated cardiac cycles. Electrodes placed on skin detect small electrical changes during heartbeat. Normal ECG shows P wave, QRS complex, T wave, and U wave
NLR measures inflammation by dividing neutrophils by lymphocytes. Neutrophils are first responders in inflammation, lymphocytes follow. Natural stress hormones regulate white blood cell levels
Study analyzed 500 symptomatic white women's vaginal samples. Samples collected from 42 Berlin gynecologic practices. FISH used to study bacterial distribution patterns