#Health diagnostics

[joga-blog]

Beyond Symptom Management: How Full Body Checkups Empower Proactive Health Management

In today's fast-paced world, where time seems to fly by in the blink of an eye, it's easy to neglect our health amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life. However, taking proactive steps to monitor and maintain our well-being is crucial for a long and healthy life. One such step is undergoing regular full body checkups, a comprehensive assessment of our overall health status. In this article, we delve into the significance of full body checkups and why they should be prioritized in our healthcare routine.

Understanding Full Body Checkups

A Regular full-body checkup, also known as a comprehensive health assessment or preventive health checkup, involves a series of medical tests and evaluations aimed at assessing various aspects of your health. These assessments typically include:

1. Medical History Review: 

A detailed discussion with your healthcare provider about your medical history, including any past illnesses, surgeries, medications, or family history of diseases.

2. Physical Examination:

A thorough physical examination to evaluate your overall health, including measurements of vital signs such as blood pressure, heart rate, and body mass index (BMI).

3. Diagnostic Tests: 

A range of diagnostic tests may be conducted depending on factors such as age, gender, lifestyle, and medical history. These tests can include blood tests, urine analysis, imaging studies (such as X-rays, ultrasound, or MRI scans), and screenings for specific diseases (such as cancer screenings or cardiac assessments).

4. Counseling and Advice: 

Based on the results of the assessment, your healthcare provider may offer personalized counseling and advice regarding lifestyle modifications, preventive measures, and further medical follow-ups if necessary.

The Importance of Full Body Checkups

1. Early Detection of Health Issues:

One of the primary benefits of Diagnostic full-body checkups is the early detection of health problems. Many serious illnesses, including cancer, diabetes, and heart disease, often present with subtle or asymptomatic symptoms in their early stages. Regular checkups can help detect these conditions early when they are more treatable and manageable.

2. Preventive Care and Risk Assessment: 

Preventive Full-body checkups enable healthcare providers to assess your risk factors for various diseases based on factors such as family history, lifestyle habits, and medical history. By identifying these risk factors early, preventive measures can be implemented to reduce the likelihood of developing certain diseases or complications.

3. Monitoring Overall Health Status: 

Regular checkups provide a comprehensive overview of your overall health status, allowing healthcare providers to track changes over time. This ongoing monitoring is essential for identifying trends or abnormalities that may require further investigation or intervention.

4. Peace of Mind:

Knowing that you've undergone a thorough health assessment can provide peace of mind and reassurance about your well-being. It empowers individuals to take control of their health and make informed decisions about their lifestyle and healthcare choices.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, Comprehensive full-body checkups play a crucial role in maintaining optimal health and well-being. By investing in regular assessments of your health status, you can detect potential health issues early, implement preventive measures, and monitor your overall health trajectory over time. While it may require time and effort, the long-term benefits of prioritizing your health far outweigh the inconvenience. Remember, your health is your most valuable asset—take proactive steps to safeguard it through regular full-body checkups.

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#Full body checkup #Comprehensive health assessment #Preventive health screening #Wellness examination #Health diagnostics

[mindblowingscience]

As treatments for multiple sclerosis (MS) continue to improve, scientists are looking for ways to spot the condition before symptoms set in. With nothing more than a drop of blood, medical specialists could soon have years of advance warning that the disease is developing. MS affects nearly a million people in the US alone, whose own immune systems degrade the protective coating of nerves, causing a catastrophic loss of motor control. Right now, diagnosis is only possible through sophisticated brain scans, but this new research could help in the development of a simple blood test that could supplement existing diagnostic tools.

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#Science #Health #Biology #Immunology #Neurology #Diagnostics #Blood #MS #Multiple Sclerosis

[thebibliosphere]

Hi! I was wondering if you’ve ever heard of ‘nutrition response testing’ (also called ‘applied kinesiology’ and ‘contact reflex analysis’)? I had it done a few days ago by a holistic health care practice and they recommended several (expensive) supplements for various health issues. I didn’t know that was what was going to happen going in, my mom got a recommendation for their practice and convinced me to try it. I was originally going to go along with it, since they really sounded like they knew what they were talking about, and made me feel very heard and respected, but now I’m not so sure. They made a pretty big oversight regarding me being allergic to one of the recommended supplements, which lead to me doing a ton of research on everything they were doing. It was pretty inconclusive. Some sites said it’s complete pseudoscience and doesn’t work at all, but I’ve also seen a lot of people claim it helped them with decades long health issues. I just really don’t know what to make of this, or where to go to figure it out, so I figured I’d ask you.

I also know several people who found relief from symptoms from seeing kinesiologists.

I respect their experiences and am glad they found help, but as someone who worked the holistic circuit for many years and still uses some holistic treatments in my own health journey, I am going to urge an abundance of caution going forward.

In holistic circles, there's a tendency to throw supplements at you to see what sticks. If you feel better, great! You possibly had a deficiency you were either unaware of or were just on the cusp of borderline so it wasn't flagged up in regular testing.

If you don't, there's a tendency to tell you to keep taking them because "these things take time," and also have you tried {x other product they also just so happen to sell in their clinic.}

And people do it, usually because the supplements cost less than going to see the actual doctor, or their doctor doesn't make them feel heard and this nice person is offering them a solution while sounding very confident about it.

One of the major draws of holistic medicine for a lot of people is that it lets sick people feel heard. We take time with people to make them feel valid and cared for because that is also an important part of the healing process. But again, speaking as someone with multiple holistic qualifications and who still uses some of them, holistic care is not a substitute for conventional medicine. It can be a good addition, but it should not be your only method of treatment.

Now, not all of these items are useless and not all people who sell supplements and other such things in their clinic are suspicious.

It's just that there's very little regulation on who can sell these kind of things (as well as very little regulation of the supplements themselves), and you need to be careful about who you trust and be aware of how they are being promoted to you.

(One way to do this is look up the brand of supplements being sold and seeing who their parent company is. Chiropractors, for instance, are notorious for buying supplements from companies that operate like MLMs, giving them incentive to shill them to all their patients whether they need them or not.)

It's true, some holistic types are very good at spotting deficiencies in how the body looks and responds to certain things. Especially if they have legitimate medical training to back up their practice. But that is also true of any conventional doctor who pays attention.

I walked in to see my PCP not too long ago and he was able to diagnose a zinc deficiency due to the symptoms I was describing and a subtle change he noticed in my nails.

Hell, my dentist was the one who figured out my mouth ulcers and the muscle tic in my jaw might be a b12 deficiency and urged me to see the doctor who ultimately saved my life.

In those instances, supplementation was necessary because I have chronic underlying conditions that prevent me from absorbing nutrients from my food.

Unlike any kinesiologist I've known, however, both instances were followed up with diagnostic blood work to check the accuracy of those suspected deficiencies, both to ensure it was correct but also ensure appropriate supplemental dosing.

I can't tell you the number of times someone has suggested I take "shit-yourself" levels of magnesium because someone who also shills essential oils on the side told them to. No thank you.

You didn't mention if the person you saw wanted to do diagnostic blood testing before offering you supplements, but if they didn't, that's a red flag for me. The fact that they missed an allergy you presumably told them about is another (just as it would be for a regular doctor).

So, should you listen to them? That's up to you. I personally prefer to see doctors who take a more holistic approach to the body, but I also know enough to combine it with conventional medicine and when testing is needed. I have that experience and know-how. Not everyone does, and it can be very easy to trust the nice person telling you to Buy Their Shiny Tonic To Cure Thine Ailments.

Maybe it'll help, maybe it won't. But it sounds like your gut is giving you a warning sign. I'd be inclined not to ignore it.

#chronic health tag #I am trying to be kind in this post #because I know a number of my followers truly do believe in kinesiology and have been helped by it #and I am not invalidating that #just #y'know use caution and know that a lot of holistic companies are in debt to MLM type companies who sell supplements #and always follow up with proper diagnostic testing if you can

[cbirt]

In a recently published study, Stanford Medicine researchers highlighted age-related problems in humans and showed how aging varies from person to person and between organs within an individual. Researchers used human blood plasma protein levels from particular organs to examine aging in 11 key organs in real people. The approach suggested by the authors offers a straightforward and comprehensible way to research the aging of organs. Understanding the molecular changes in human organs is crucial for addressing the global disease burden and revolutionizing patient care, preventative medicine, and drug development. Current methods present are either expensive or need to provide the required molecular insights. To combat this problem, the researchers hypothesized that complete quantification of organ-specific proteins in plasma could enable minimally invasive assessment and tracking of human aging for any organ.

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#diagnostics #precision medicine #proteomics #bioinformatics #machine learning #health

[mischiefmanifold]

I'm not making any promises with this post, but maybe you guys will be getting a new criteria post soon :)

#polls #mental health #mental illness #mental disorders #neurodivergence #diagnostic criteria

[artsywitchling]

jumped over my shadow and booked an appointment with a therapist! After years of being to afraid to call one. 🥺

#struggling really bad with mental health lately #I only get like 3 appointments with her to get a quick diagnostic that then can help me find someone well accustomed to me #and maybe I get an emergency code #I'm really afraid #but I'm proud of myself for calling #this was teriffying #caro rambles #guess this is a step into the right direction

[thejakeformerlyknownasprince]

Genuine question, what’s wrong with the DSM?

[OP refers to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, which I mentioned being unpopular among mental health professionals.] Disclaimer: I'm not a psychiatrist, I'm not a therapist, and I'm not trained in counseling. I'm a social psychology researcher. If a therapist contradicts me, listen to the therapist.

The problem with the DSM as I understand it: a lot of counselors/ psychiatrists/ etc. want to move away from a category- and source-based diagnostic system, toward a symptom-based treatment system. For example, think about Pepto Bismol: you feel nauseous, you chew pink tablets, it ends your nausea. It doesn't matter if your nausea is indigestion or seasickness or lactose intolerance. You match a treatment (pink bismuth) to a symptom (nausea) and don't waste time or money on diagnosis unless that treatment proves ineffective.

A large percent of counselors etc. would like to take the same approach to mental health. So we'd be researching treatments for nightmares (neurofeedback? MDMA?) in the long-term, and giving clients treatments for nightmares (meditation! Ambien!) in the short-term. All without worrying too much about whether the nightmares are caused by General Anxiety Disorder or a phobia or Seasonal Affective Disorder. There are many strengths to that approach.

Only, see, there's this big purple dinosaur holding us back.

[Image ID: Hardcover copy of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, DSM-5, American Psychiatric Association; the title is white text on a purple background.]

So if everyone who uses the DSM also hates the DSM, why does it still exist and why do we keep buying it every time a $100 text revision gets published? Two reasons, in order of importance:

Insurance

Communication

Insurance is, I kid you not, the DSM's #1 reason for existence. American insurance companies won't cover treatment unless it's for a diagnosed illness, and so therapists put diagnosed illnesses on what they'd often be more comfortable describing as "bro, this dude is hella distressed and I'm trying to help undistress him." Note the word American on the cover; other countries have other manuals, and no other country's counselors are as chained to theirs as we are to ours. This means that the DSM helps — yay, affordable therapy! It means the DSM hurts — sets of symptoms get grouped artificially, spectra get split into categories, and diagnosis happens way too early in the therapeutic process.

Another comparison to unmental health: I don't have carpal tunnel syndrome, but my insurance provider thinks I do. I only announce that I don't because I haven't told you who I am or where I live. (If the insurance companies find us... Well, we just won't let them find us. The thing you should know is everyone is getting screwed by health insurance. Yeah, even you.) I have wrist pain and tingling. It has the wrong antecedents for carpal tunnel, and it has weird manifestations — pressure on the base of my thumb causes pain in my pinky — but my OT wrote down "Carpal Tunnel" on the forms because the alternative was a $500+ round of diagnostic scans. No one cares whether my median nerve is inflamed or not; occupational therapy still looks like "try this stretch, that stretch, this brace, that brace, and these activity changes; keep whichever combination makes the pain and tingling go away."

This kind of thing also happens in mental health all the time. Many therapists don't care — and neither should you — if your serotonin levels are low; if you're miserable and an SSRI prevents the misery, take the dang SSRI. If your mother was harshly critical and now you feel panic at any hint of criticism, it doesn't matter whether that better fits C-PTSD or NPD; it matters whether you cope with soothing self-talk or if you cope with alcohol. Put something from the DSM on the forms, and focus on finding which stretches (breathing exercises) make the tingling (panic) go away.

Communication is the biggest strength of the DSM. It means that clients can benefit from labels ("I'm not lazy, I'm ADHD") and consistent standards of treatment can be applied across different clients in different states. The DSM has huge lists of things like "if your client shows memory problems, be sure to check for alcohol abuse" or "if they have self-harm, make sure it's non-suicidal before you do anything else" that are tremendously helpful. It can help therapists who encounter a set of behaviors they've never seen before to go "client is rigid, rule-bound, and lacks insight... huh, looks like I'd better refer them to an OCPD specialist." (It's also the source of a lot of toxic misinformation on social media when symptom lists get taken out of context without that all-important differential diagnosis information, but I digress.)

However, diagnosis should never be the beginning point for therapy — it's impossible to know your client's mind without first building trust and transference — but reliance on the DSM for insurance often forces it to be. Diagnosis should never be the end point for therapy — knowing your perceptions don't match others' because of Bipolar I won't stop you hearing the dang hallucinations — but home use of the DSM often acts that way. Categorical diagnosis is limiting if your therapist is primarily interested in how depressed you are but the Beck Depression Inventory uses an absolute cutoff point for "depressed" or "non-depressed." Categorical diagnosis is useless if over 50% of people diagnosed with a depression are later diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, and vice versa. So it's an imperfect book that does a lot of things well and a few things badly, and many of its heaviest users would argue that it shouldn't exist at all.

For further reading, I recommend The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk. I don't agree with all the axes he grinds or all the ways he grinds them, but he's got decades of psychiatry experience and is (I hope) predicting the next paradigm shift in mental health.

For instance, van der Kolk argues that it doesn't matter if at intake your client has long blond hair and is named Linda, only to show up the next time with no hair and the name Gerald, only to come next time with short red hair and the name Taylor. The therapist should only be asking "how does the client feel about these changes?" and "what are these changes doing for the client?" If Linda can't remember what Gerald did, then focus on the terrible memory gaps that alter identities create. If Taylor became Gerald to try and please you, then focus on teaching mindfulness and self-compassion. If this is a happily genderqueer person, then figure out why they're seeking help and don't worry about the appearance changes. If this is someone who thinks in absolutes and regards their personality as constantly changing, then work on teaching them to see the world and themself with moral complexity. It doesn't matter whether Dissociative Identity Disorder exists or not; just ask your client what they need and how you can help, then go from there.

Anyway, the DSM is an imperfect solution to a complex problem, and a lot of mental health practitioners view it as a relic of a more paternalizing era. No one has come up with a really good solution for how to remove and replace it, so for now it's the least-bad option.

#dsm #dsm 5 #psychology #psychological research #therapy #counseling #mental health #diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders #psychiatry #diagnosis #long post #(almost) nothing to do with animorphs #depression mention #ptsd mention #suicide mention #american politics #to be 100% clear: I *do not know enough* to have an opinion about whether or not Dissociative Identity Disorder exists #i only know that some very expert people have argued for it *and* that some very expert people have argued against it #and that all these very expert people absolutely agree on listening to the client howsoever the client chooses to identify #more research is needed #I reiterate: I AM NOT A THERAPIST AND NONE OF THIS IS MEANT AS MENTAL HEALTH ADVICE

[squeakadeeks]

its unfortunate that i feel compelled to make tragedy in my life into a spectacle as ive learned that many people are uninterested in listening or engaging with my life unless i present it in a deliberate nonchalant, low-expectation, humorous and entertaining way

that being said i have to get abdominal surgery within the year and do you think i can convince the surgeon to slip a squeaky toy squeaker in there

#forget if i mentioned that they actually found something in my MRI and the absolute transcendental vindication i got #after years of shoulder shrugs and guesses was IMPECABLE #like they told me i probably needed this surgery a YEAR AGO but wouldnt act on it or do further diagnostics so it just kept getting worse #and brought down a bunch of other systems with it #granted the gastroparesis and heart issues were their own thing #but evidently bleeding internally for the past 'god knows how long' is in fact....bad?? for your health?? #but yeah im almost certainly going to need potentially multiple surgeries in the next year which is. a swag concept to process.

[chronicsymptomsyndrome]

Legitimately wondering, why does every healthcare professional straight up ignore the end of every diagnostic criteria where it says this

#misdiagnosis #undiagnosed neurodivergent #undiagnosed chronic illness #pro self diagnosis #self diagnosed autistic #self diagnosed autism #educated self diagnosis #self diagnosis is valid #self diagnosis #late diagnosed autistic #late diagnosed adhd #autism diagnosis #adhd diagnosis #mental health diagnosis #dsm 5 #healthcare reform #medical trauma #psych critical #neurodiversity #untreated adhd #unmedicated ahdh #did osdd #trauma disorders #anxiety tips #generalized anxiety disorder #anxiety help #anxiety #depression #personality disorders #diagnostic criteria

[dissociativemagicalgirl]

thinking further on my response and i do think CDDs can be a spectrum more than clear cut diagnostic criteria. like just in general. like just from what ive observed & what im reading (currently working on the haunted self!) i think theres a lot of overlap in symptoms between DID, OSDD, and even C-PTSD & BPD, which makes it harder to draw a line on whether certain presentations count as one disorder or another

it's an added layer of difficulty that theres so many different ways CDDs can present. i feel like every system i meet and every system i read about has its own unique ways of presenting, which im assuming is because it's a complex series of adaptations to very specific stimuli & circumstances. but like the variance in peoples' lived experiences makes it hard to make blanket statements about systems (or even like, alter archetypes, for example)

like theres just so many ways a system can look. some people know about their alters as early they can remember & experienced them as imaginary friends or voices. some people go 20, 30+ years without realizing theyre a system at all. theres polyfrag systems with layers upon layers of subsystems and complicated inner workings. theres people whose alters have only a passing awareness of each other. and so on. Individuals might share a diagnostic label, but there might be little overlap in how they experience being a system

anyways This is a lot of rambling that's straying into different territories.. sorry my mind may not be all here LOL

at it's core we are all experiencing various levels of structural dissociation ... unity 🤝

#borderline #i think changing diagnoses and/or comorbidity is common for us. So im not terribly concerned on whos using the 'right label' #When really diagnostic criteria arent set in stone. my perspective on this is probably at least partially informed by my experiences #being in the mental health system for a very long time & going through Most of the DSM-V LOL.. #in i hate you dont leave me. my copy is at my parents' house so i cant double check #But towards the beginning there's a list of how BPD has a lot of overlap with like. Most other disorders #i remember the phrase that BPD seems like it's on the of everything else #& i would not be surprised if other disorders related to complex trauma were similar as well - in that they can easily mask as other #disorders. & theres naturally going to be a lot of overlap with many other disorders #This went off topic but ^_^ if anyone has anything to say on the matter feel free to add on. not sure what the point of all this is LOL

[joga-blog]

Total Wellness Evaluation: Complete Full Body Checkup

Understanding Full Body Checkups

In today's fast-paced world, where time seems to slip away effortlessly, taking care of our health often takes a back seat. We might prioritize work commitments, social engagements, or family responsibilities over our well-being. However, neglecting our health can have serious consequences in the long run. This is where the importance of full body checkups comes into play.

Early Detection and Prevention

One of the key benefits of undergoing a Regular full body checkup is early detection and prevention of diseases. Many serious health conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and certain types of cancer, often present few or no symptoms in the early stages. By the time symptoms become apparent, the disease may have already progressed to an advanced stage, making treatment more challenging and less effective. Regular checkups enable healthcare professionals to detect these conditions early, when they are more manageable and potentially curable.

Lifestyle Assessment and Improvement

Moreover, Comprehensive full body checkups help individuals assess their lifestyle choices and identify areas for improvement. Through discussions with healthcare providers, individuals can gain valuable insights into their dietary habits, exercise routines, stress levels, and other lifestyle factors that may impact their health. Armed with this information, individuals can make informed decisions about adopting healthier habits and reducing their risk of developing chronic diseases.

Monitoring Changes Over Time

Additionally, Complete physical examination checkup can serve as a baseline for monitoring changes in health over time. By comparing current test results with previous ones, healthcare providers can track changes in key health indicators and identify any emerging health concerns before they escalate into serious issues. This proactive approach to healthcare empowers individuals to take control of their health and make timely interventions when necessary.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Holistic health checkups are an essential component of proactive healthcare. By undergoing regular health screenings, individuals can detect potential health problems early, make informed decisions about their health, and take proactive steps to prevent disease. In a world where health is often taken for granted, investing in a full body checkup is a small but significant step towards prioritizing one's well-being. After all, our health is our most valuable asset, and it deserves the attention and care it requires.

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#Medical checkup #Wellness evaluation #Health diagnostics #Preventive health checkup

[moss-opossum]

I am having so much trouble right now.

At this point I've seen a decent number of specialists — cardiologist, rheumatologist, endocrinologist, allergist, immunologist, otolaryngologist, audiologist, neurologist. No diagnosis. Maybe one or two of them could've done more testing, but we don't really have any differential diagnoses at this point (except for things I'm only including in case I happen to have highly atypical presentation), so nobody knows what to test for.

I tried to schedule something with the Mayo Clinic in hopes that they can do more extensive diagnostic testing, but they are forcing me to choose a department, and right now they want to send me to cardiology. The main problem at this point is I don't know what department can help me, I don't know the nature of my illness.

My tilt table test is still coming up, plus a follow-up with immunology, an intake with gastroenterology, and more in-depth discussion with neurology to discuss symptoms I hadn't realised were symptoms. But I really doubt much will come from any of those; and even if I do get diagnosed with POTS from the tilt table, that doesn't explain what's causing it or what all my other symptoms are. I can try to go through everything and get second opinions I guess, goodness knows how long that will take.

I feel really lost. I want to know what's going on. I can't get treatment or a prognosis until I know what's wrong with my body.

#I genuinely don't think cardiology is the right department #maybe I'll try to find a different rheumatologist #moss-opossum #disability #chronically ill #chronic illness #disabled #physically disabled #chronic pain #chronic health issues #chronic disability #kind of a vent #vent #diagnostic process

[victoriancryptid]

GUESS WHO GOT DIAGNOSED WITH ADHD TODAY

#i didn’t even have to go through the full diagnostic process! my psychiatrist looked at my self report and was like ‘yeah you have adhd’ #my mental health is finally on the up swing #soliloquies

[boytoyfaun]

Healthcare in this country sucks so bad. If you are feeling generous or have enjoyed my content, please consider helping me pay for an upcoming diagnostic test that my insurance won't cover.

I'm saving as much as I can but I'll still be $600 short by the time of the appointment in March, if my budget is correct.

Any amount to $boytoyfaun or buymeacoffee gets you custom content. I'm kink friendly and never judge. If you have qs about my situation or what kind of content I'll do, please send me a message!

$207/600

#the diagnostic test is considered not medically necessary which is why insurance isn't helping #my health is not at risk but it would be a huge impact on my quality of life #but the idea of being in debt about it makes me nauseous #so its not an emergency but a hope that y'all can help me out again #faun #faun talks

[cbirt]

Mount Sinai researchers have revealed a groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) model for electrocardiogram (ECG) analysis. This pioneering approach allows ECGs to be interpreted as language, leading to improved accuracy and effectiveness in diagnosing cardiac conditions, especially in situations with limited training data. The researchers introduced their deep learning model, HeartBEiT, which not only outperformed traditional ECG analysis methods but also served as a platform for creating specific diagnostic models. The findings of this study, published in npj Digital Medicine, highlight the potential of HeartBEiT in revolutionizing ECG analysis and enhancing diagnostic capabilities in the field of cardiology.

The assessment of heart health often relies on the utilization of the electrocardiogram (ECG), a diagnostic technique that has widespread usage. However, accurately interpreting ECG patterns can be challenging, especially for complex conditions or subtle abnormalities. ECG analysis has been positively impacted by the successful integration of deep learning techniques, yet it does not always yield optimal results for biomedical problems. This article explores a new approach using a vision-based transformer model called HeartBEiT, which leverages masked image modeling for ECG waveform analysis.

In various healthcare settings, ECG, a non-invasive and cost-effective diagnostic tool, is used for analyzing heart conditions. However, accurately identifying disease patterns in ECGs can be challenging, particularly for conditions without established diagnostic criteria or when patterns are subtle or chaotic. Deep learning, specifically convolutional neural networks (CNNs), has shown promise in addressing this challenge by automating ECG analysis. However, CNNs require large amounts of data to prevent overfitting, and they are typically trained on natural images.

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#bioinformatics #medical informatics #healthcare #ecg #deep learning #heart health #diagnostics

[wanderingmausoleum]

most annoying thing i’ve been seeing online lately is ppl in the adhd/autistic communities posting benign relatable posts and being inundated with comments from neurotypicals being like ummm everyone does that and you’re literally promoting harmful self diagnosis :// stop acting like everything is a symptom and it takes all my power not to tell them to shut the fuck up because not everything is about you, is the audhd community not allowed to make funny relatable posts without you insufferable cuntbags assuming the worst and reading shit into it that was never meant to be there

#unless a post is saying ‘doing this thing means you are definitely neurodivergent’ then 9 times out of 10 it’s not meant to be a fucking #diagnostic tool and anyone with a brain should be able to tell that it’s not #funny relatable posts DID help me figure out im neurodivergent after years of suffering on my own but they weren’t the only tool #incredibly funny because isn’t straightforward language like a hallmark autism thing too. #like if it was meant to be a diagnostic post it would Fucking Say That #don’t pretend that’s what it says because you’re an ableist dbag who’s scared of ppl understanding and accepting themselves #don’t pretend to have well meaning concerns when ur rly just afraid of having to accept that being nd is way more common than you thought #‘stop trying to diagnose everyone’ directed at the most benign relatable/educational posts has the same energy to me as #the fucking ‘the queers are trying to convert ur children’ rhetoric #what’s that? are you afraid of people (even young people) gaining a better understanding of themselves and accepting and celebrating who— #they are? #are you afraid of accepting that people know themselves better than you think you know them? #these types of ‘well meaning concerns’ are what made me suffer in silence and prevented me from getting a diagnosis for years 👍 #anyway. angry post because this shit makes me so mad #mental health #neurodivergent #audhd #speaketh