Method and system for detecting and identifying acute pain, its transition to chronic pain, and monitoring subsequent therapy
US11723590B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 3, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/4848
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to an MRS 1D or 2D method and system for obtaining spectral data of the brain of a subject and using neurochemical markers to enable whether a subject is experiencing acute pain, and providing the capacity to monitor response to therapy on an individual basis. The markers can be an increase of Fuc II, III, IV, VII and lactate.
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