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  "id": 467634,
  "title": "Terminologies for HMS ",
  "url": "/competitions/hms-harmful-brain-activity-classification/discussion/467634",
  "author_name": "Hyunsoo Lee 1010",
  "post_date": "2024-01-13T10:06:43.672000",
  "votes": 2,
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  "content": "<p>I hope following explanations are useful for analyzing results. <br></p>\n<p><strong>Electroencephalography</strong> (EEG) is a non-invasive medical imaging technique used to record electrical activity in the brain. This technology works through electrodes placed on the scalp, which detect tiny electrical charges resulting from the activity of brain cells.</p>\n<p><strong>Scalp</strong> is the skin covering the top of the human head, extending from the forehead to the base of the skull at the back and from one ear to the other. It's a unique area of the body due to its structure and function.</p>\n<p><strong>Epilepsy</strong>: A neurological disorder characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures due to abnormal electrical activity in the brain. It can have various causes, including genetic, traumatic, or unknown factors, and is managed with medication or surgery in some cases.</p>\n<p><strong>Stethoscopes</strong>: A medical device used for auscultation, or listening to the internal sounds of the body, such as heartbeats, lung sounds, and bowel sounds. It is a critical tool in physical examinations and helps diagnose various conditions.</p>\n<h2>&nbsp;Six patterns of interest for this competition</h2>\n<p><strong>Seizure (SZ)</strong>: A sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain, causing changes in behavior, movements, feelings, and levels of consciousness. Seizures can be caused by epilepsy, brain injury, or other health conditions.</p>\n<p><strong>Generalized Periodic Discharges (GPD)</strong>: A pattern seen on an EEG, characterized by repetitive spikes or sharp waves that occur across both hemispheres of the brain. It is often associated with severe brain dysfunction and various neurological conditions.</p>\n<p><strong>Lateralized Periodic Discharges (LPD)</strong>: An EEG pattern involving repetitive spikes or waves confined to one hemisphere of the brain. It is typically associated with focal brain lesions or disturbances, such as tumors or strokes.</p>\n<p><strong>Lateralized Rhythmic Delta Activity (LRDA)</strong>: An EEG pattern showing rhythmic delta (slow) wave activity in one hemisphere of the brain. It may indicate focal brain dysfunction and is often seen in conditions like stroke or tumors.</p>\n<p><strong>Generalized Rhythmic Delta Activity (GRDA)</strong>: This is an EEG pattern where rhythmic delta waves are seen diffusely across both hemispheres of the brain. It often suggests a more generalized, non-focal brain dysfunction.</p>\n<blockquote>\n  <p>or “other”. Detailed explanations of these patterns are&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.acns.org/UserFiles/file/ACNSStandardizedCriticalCareEEGTerminology_rev2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">available here.</a> - by organizer</p>\n</blockquote>\n<p>You can also refer to Muhammad Ahmed's <a href=\"https://www.kaggle.com/competitions/hms-harmful-brain-activity-classification/discussion/467000\" target=\"_blank\">resource</a> for more information.</p>",
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      "id": 2600027,
      "postDate": "2024-01-13T10:06:43.673Z",
      "content": "<p>I hope following explanations are useful for analyzing results. <br></p>\n<p><strong>Electroencephalography</strong> (EEG) is a non-invasive medical imaging technique used to record electrical activity in the brain. This technology works through electrodes placed on the scalp, which detect tiny electrical charges resulting from the activity of brain cells.</p>\n<p><strong>Scalp</strong> is the skin covering the top of the human head, extending from the forehead to the base of the skull at the back and from one ear to the other. It's a unique area of the body due to its structure and function.</p>\n<p><strong>Epilepsy</strong>: A neurological disorder characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures due to abnormal electrical activity in the brain. It can have various causes, including genetic, traumatic, or unknown factors, and is managed with medication or surgery in some cases.</p>\n<p><strong>Stethoscopes</strong>: A medical device used for auscultation, or listening to the internal sounds of the body, such as heartbeats, lung sounds, and bowel sounds. It is a critical tool in physical examinations and helps diagnose various conditions.</p>\n<h2>&nbsp;Six patterns of interest for this competition</h2>\n<p><strong>Seizure (SZ)</strong>: A sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain, causing changes in behavior, movements, feelings, and levels of consciousness. Seizures can be caused by epilepsy, brain injury, or other health conditions.</p>\n<p><strong>Generalized Periodic Discharges (GPD)</strong>: A pattern seen on an EEG, characterized by repetitive spikes or sharp waves that occur across both hemispheres of the brain. It is often associated with severe brain dysfunction and various neurological conditions.</p>\n<p><strong>Lateralized Periodic Discharges (LPD)</strong>: An EEG pattern involving repetitive spikes or waves confined to one hemisphere of the brain. It is typically associated with focal brain lesions or disturbances, such as tumors or strokes.</p>\n<p><strong>Lateralized Rhythmic Delta Activity (LRDA)</strong>: An EEG pattern showing rhythmic delta (slow) wave activity in one hemisphere of the brain. It may indicate focal brain dysfunction and is often seen in conditions like stroke or tumors.</p>\n<p><strong>Generalized Rhythmic Delta Activity (GRDA)</strong>: This is an EEG pattern where rhythmic delta waves are seen diffusely across both hemispheres of the brain. It often suggests a more generalized, non-focal brain dysfunction.</p>\n<blockquote>\n  <p>or “other”. Detailed explanations of these patterns are&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.acns.org/UserFiles/file/ACNSStandardizedCriticalCareEEGTerminology_rev2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">available here.</a> - by organizer</p>\n</blockquote>\n<p>You can also refer to Muhammad Ahmed's <a href=\"https://www.kaggle.com/competitions/hms-harmful-brain-activity-classification/discussion/467000\" target=\"_blank\">resource</a> for more information.</p>",
      "rawMarkdown": "I hope following explanations are useful for analyzing results. <br>\n\n**Electroencephalography** (EEG) is a non-invasive medical imaging technique used to record electrical activity in the brain. This technology works through electrodes placed on the scalp, which detect tiny electrical charges resulting from the activity of brain cells.\n\n**Scalp** is the skin covering the top of the human head, extending from the forehead to the base of the skull at the back and from one ear to the other. It's a unique area of the body due to its structure and function.\n\n**Epilepsy**: A neurological disorder characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures due to abnormal electrical activity in the brain. It can have various causes, including genetic, traumatic, or unknown factors, and is managed with medication or surgery in some cases.\n\n**Stethoscopes**: A medical device used for auscultation, or listening to the internal sounds of the body, such as heartbeats, lung sounds, and bowel sounds. It is a critical tool in physical examinations and helps diagnose various conditions.\n\n## Six patterns of interest for this competition\n\n**Seizure (SZ)**: A sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain, causing changes in behavior, movements, feelings, and levels of consciousness. Seizures can be caused by epilepsy, brain injury, or other health conditions.\n\n**Generalized Periodic Discharges (GPD)**: A pattern seen on an EEG, characterized by repetitive spikes or sharp waves that occur across both hemispheres of the brain. It is often associated with severe brain dysfunction and various neurological conditions.\n\n**Lateralized Periodic Discharges (LPD)**: An EEG pattern involving repetitive spikes or waves confined to one hemisphere of the brain. It is typically associated with focal brain lesions or disturbances, such as tumors or strokes.\n\n**Lateralized Rhythmic Delta Activity (LRDA)**: An EEG pattern showing rhythmic delta (slow) wave activity in one hemisphere of the brain. It may indicate focal brain dysfunction and is often seen in conditions like stroke or tumors.\n\n**Generalized Rhythmic Delta Activity (GRDA)**: This is an EEG pattern where rhythmic delta waves are seen diffusely across both hemispheres of the brain. It often suggests a more generalized, non-focal brain dysfunction.\n\n> or “other”. Detailed explanations of these patterns are [available here.](https://www.acns.org/UserFiles/file/ACNSStandardizedCriticalCareEEGTerminology_rev2021.pdf) - by organizer\n\nYou can also refer to Muhammad Ahmed's [resource](https://www.kaggle.com/competitions/hms-harmful-brain-activity-classification/discussion/467000) for more information.",
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    "2600027": "I hope following explanations are useful for analyzing results. <br>\n\n**Electroencephalography** (EEG) is a non-invasive medical imaging technique used to record electrical activity in the brain. This technology works through electrodes placed on the scalp, which detect tiny electrical charges resulting from the activity of brain cells.\n\n**Scalp** is the skin covering the top of the human head, extending from the forehead to the base of the skull at the back and from one ear to the other. It's a unique area of the body due to its structure and function.\n\n**Epilepsy**: A neurological disorder characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures due to abnormal electrical activity in the brain. It can have various causes, including genetic, traumatic, or unknown factors, and is managed with medication or surgery in some cases.\n\n**Stethoscopes**: A medical device used for auscultation, or listening to the internal sounds of the body, such as heartbeats, lung sounds, and bowel sounds. It is a critical tool in physical examinations and helps diagnose various conditions.\n\n## Six patterns of interest for this competition\n\n**Seizure (SZ)**: A sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain, causing changes in behavior, movements, feelings, and levels of consciousness. Seizures can be caused by epilepsy, brain injury, or other health conditions.\n\n**Generalized Periodic Discharges (GPD)**: A pattern seen on an EEG, characterized by repetitive spikes or sharp waves that occur across both hemispheres of the brain. It is often associated with severe brain dysfunction and various neurological conditions.\n\n**Lateralized Periodic Discharges (LPD)**: An EEG pattern involving repetitive spikes or waves confined to one hemisphere of the brain. It is typically associated with focal brain lesions or disturbances, such as tumors or strokes.\n\n**Lateralized Rhythmic Delta Activity (LRDA)**: An EEG pattern showing rhythmic delta (slow) wave activity in one hemisphere of the brain. It may indicate focal brain dysfunction and is often seen in conditions like stroke or tumors.\n\n**Generalized Rhythmic Delta Activity (GRDA)**: This is an EEG pattern where rhythmic delta waves are seen diffusely across both hemispheres of the brain. It often suggests a more generalized, non-focal brain dysfunction.\n\n> or “other”. Detailed explanations of these patterns are [available here.](https://www.acns.org/UserFiles/file/ACNSStandardizedCriticalCareEEGTerminology_rev2021.pdf) - by organizer\n\nYou can also refer to Muhammad Ahmed's [resource](https://www.kaggle.com/competitions/hms-harmful-brain-activity-classification/discussion/467000) for more information."
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