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Role of Imaging in Neurosciences

Presented from India by Dr. Laxminadh Sivaraju

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Imaging plays a pivotal role in neurosciences by providing non-invasive, detailed insights into the structure and function of the nervous system. Techniques like Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Functional MRI (fMRI), and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) allow for the visualization of brain...

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Dr. Lakma's presentation centers around the fundamentals of neuroimaging, primarily focusing on CT scans. He underlines the significance of understanding the orientation of images (right and left), emphasizing the need to differentiate between hyperdense, isodense, and hypodense tissues. He describes the appearance of various structures like bones, lenses, and fluids in CT scans, providing a baseline for recognizing abnormalities.

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Dr. Laxminadh Sivaraju

Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon, Care Hospitals, Hyderabad

Dr. Laxminadh Sivaraju is a highly accomplished neurosurgeon currently serving as a Consultant at Continental Hospitals in Hyderabad, India. With an extensive educational background that includes an M.Ch in Neurosurgery from Christian Medical College, Vellore, and an MBBS from Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, he has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to his profession and patients. His career spans various prestigious institutions where he has gained significant experience in complex neurosurgical procedures, including craniovertebral junction surgeries, epilepsy surgeries, and complex spinal surgeries. Dr. Sivaraju has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Best Paper in Neurosurgery at the 65th Annual Conference of the Neurological Society of India, and has contributed prolifically to peer-reviewed journals, enhancing the field of neurosurgery with his research. He is actively involved in professional societies and has participated in numerous national and international conferences and workshops, further cementing his status as a leading expert in his field.

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