Can brain MRI for emergency imaging of dizziness be more effective?
Predictors for acute conditions such as stroke could make brain MRI a better choice in patients who present in the emergency department with dizziness or vertigo, according to research published April 11 in the American Journal of Neuroradiology.
A team led by Tatu Happonen, MD, of the University of Turku in Finland found that factors such as older age, male sex, cardiovascular risk level, and particular neurologic signs appear to help clinicians better determine whether a patient could benefit from MR imaging -- thus reducing unnecessary exams.
"Acute dizziness and vertigo remain challenging even when emergency MR imagi...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - April 15, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Kate Madden Yee Tags: MRI Neuroradiology Source Type: news
Who Is Shawn Zanotti? Wendy Williams' Publicist Defends Herself After Controversial Doc
Who Is Shawn Zanotti? Wendy Williams' Publicist Defends Herself After Controversial Doc Shortly before the premiere of the Lifetime docuseries, "Where is Wendy Williams?" it was reported that the former talk show host had been diagnosed with dementia and aphasia. The show itself further delved…#shawnzanotti #wendywilliams #defendsherself #wendywilliamsshow #tombrady #hertz #zanotti (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 5, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The Wendy Williams Show's Turmoil Was Worse Than Fans Think, According To DJ Boof
Learn More The Wendy Williams Show's Turmoil Was Worse Than Fans Think, According To DJ Boof The news surrounding the diagnosis of Wendy Williams, who has primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia, a condition similar to what Bruce Willis was diagnosed with, has fans worried about…#wendywilliams #brucewillis #djboof #wendywilliamsshow (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 5, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Wendy Williams Documentary Producers Say They Were Unaware of Her Dementia While Filming Most Scenes
The objective, said Hanson, was to document a woman making changes in her life, facing obstacles, and coming out the other side. Williams’ self-titled daytime talk show ended in 2022 because of ongoing health issues with Graves’ disease that kept her from filming. Sherri Shepherd, a guest host for Williams, was given her own show.
“We thought we were going to film a woman at a real turning point in her life, embarking on a new career with Wendy doing a podcast … recovering from a very difficult divorce,” said Hanson. “Once we started filming, it really went into a very diffe...
Source: TIME: Health - February 27, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Associated Press Tags: Uncategorized News Desk wire Source Type: news
‘Wendy Williams Show’ Producer Speaks Out on Host’s Diagnosis: “There Were Early Signs”
The Wendy Williams Show‘s co-executive producer is reflecting on working with her former talk show host following the news of her diagnosis being made public. Suzanne Bass says there were early signs pointing to what has now been publicly revealed to be primary progressive aphasia and…#wendywilliams #suzannebass #wendywilliamsshow #graves #wendy #wendys #markford #thr #ericahanson #kevinhunterjr (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 27, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
‘Where Is Wendy Williams?’ Docuseries Is Unsettling and Exploitative: TV Review
Less than 72 hours before the premiere of Lifetime‘s two-part docuseries “Where Is Wendy Williams?,” the former talk show host’s team announced that she has been diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia (FTD), the same disease that Bruce Willis has. Amid the news of…#whereiswendywilliams #brucewillis #wendywilliams #cierapayton #imnotacrier #wendywilliamsshow #willshelby #shawnzanotti #reginashell #kevinhunterjr (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 25, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
I ’ve been diagnosed with dementia. I suddenly could not spell or write legibly: ‘I don’t want my wife to lose everything.’
None The scourge of fine print: Even Donald Trump’s new line of sneakers comes with caveats. • None DWAC updates SEC filings to reflect new risk factors in plan to buy Trump Media & Technology Group • None ‘I gave up a job that I loved passionately’: My husband secretly set up a trust that…#donaldtrump #nonedwac #medicaid #dementia #cdc #ftd #wendywilliams #brucewillis #aphasia #diy (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 25, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Wendy Williams Breaks Silence on Aphasia and Dementia Diagnosis: “Immense Gratitude”
Wendy Williams is speaking out for the first time following her recent primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia diagnosis (FTD). A representative for the former talk show host shared a statement from Williams with The Hollywood Reporter Friday: “I want to say I have immense…#wendywilliams #aphasia #ftd #jenniferhanley #ridgehillgroup #wendy #sabrinamorrissey #lifetime #networks #thr (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 24, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Wendy Williams Issues Statement Of Thanks As Court Rules Lifetime Documentary Can Air
Wendy Williams has issued a statement to thank fans for their well-wishes after the revelation that she has been diagnosed with dementia. The statement comes prior to the airing of a Lifetime documentary about her health struggles. “I want to say I have immense gratitude for the love and kind…#wendywilliams #lifetime #aphasia #brucewillis #ftd #sherrishepherd (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 24, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Wendy Williams Thanks Fans After Dementia Diagnosis: ‘Your Positivity and Encouragement are Deeply Appreciated’
Wendy Williams has spoken out about her primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia diagnosis in a statement, after “The Wendy Williams Show” host’s care team disclosed her condition on Thursday. Williams told People on Friday that she has “immense gratitude” for the love fans have…#wendywilliams #wendywilliamsshow #aphasia #wendy #ftd #whereiswendywilliams #mayoclinic (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 24, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Wendy Williams Thanks Fans for Support After Dementia Diagnosis
Former talk show host Wendy Williams issued a statement Friday afternoon thanking fans for their “overwhelming” response to Thursday’s announcement that she has Aphasia and Frontotemporal Dementia. Aphasia impacts and communication abilities, and dementia is a progressive disorder that impacts…#wendywilliams #aphasia #ftd #wendywilliamsshow #wendy #whereiswendywilliams #networks #lifetime #thewrap (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 23, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
I ’ve been diagnosed with dementia. I suddenly could not spell or write legibly: ‘I don’t want my wife to lose everything.’
I have been diagnosed with brain damage and dementia. Word to the younger folks: I woke up last year and suddenly could not spell or write legibly. No warning. No symptoms. I am getting worse, so I want to protect my wife of 24 years, and our finances. She will get half my pension and she has an…#medicaid #dementia #cdc #ftd #wendywilliams #brucewillis #aphasia #diy #marketwatch #bethpinkser (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 23, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Wendy Williams' Dementia; 48% Back 16-Week Abortion Ban; Hospital Sues Quadriplegic
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Former talk show host Wendy Williams, 59, was diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia -- the same form of dementia as actor Bruce... (Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry)
Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry - February 23, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
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CNN health reporter Jacqueline Howard discusses former talk show host Wendy Williams' diagnosis of progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - February 23, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
TV personality Wendy Williams receives identical diagnoses to Bruce Willis
Media personality Wendy Williams, 59, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and primary progressive aphasia (PPA) last year, her team announced today. While the former syndicated talk show host of The Wendy Williams Show has been open with fans about living with Graves’ disease, an…#wendywilliams #ftd #wendywilliamsshow #graves #wendy #brucewillis #weillcornellmedicine #newyorkcity #lifetime #nia (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 22, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
