1st Edition

Functional MRI Applications in Clinical Neurology and Psychiatry

Edited By Mark D'Esposito Copyright 2006
224 Pages 37 Color & 19 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

224 Pages
by CRC Press

Functional imaging has the capability to reveal changes in the pathophysiology of tissues and organ systems, mapping the progression and severity of disease, uptake of drugs, and the recovery of tissues following trauma, disease episodes or surgery. In this authoritative new work, leading specialists in neurology and neuroimaging present an update on the MRI and PET investigation of diseases of... Read more
Neurobiological Correlates of Imaging. Interpretation of Clinical Functional Neuroimaging Studies. Alzheimer's Disease. Drug Addiction. Dyslexia . Epilepsy. Mood and Anxiety Disorders. Neurological Recovery after Stroke. Pain. Presurgical Planning of Neoplasms and Arteriovenous Malformations. Schizophrenia. Traumatic Brain Injury. Index and Bibliographies

Biography

Mark D'Esposito

"This book on this important burgeoning technology is an excellent introduction for the neuropsychiatric clinician. For modern neurologists and psychiatrists, this is essential reading."  "The editor and chapter authors have produced an informative book that will help clinicians get up to date with this emerging technology."  "...interesting, timely book..." - Doody's Review