A review of imaging in psychiatry

Jim Lagopoulos; P Das; O Saether; G S Malhi

doi:10.2174/1874347100903010015

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A review of imaging in psychiatry

Jim Lagopoulos, P Das, O Saether and G S Malhi

Open Medical Imaging Journal, Vol.3, pp.15-20

2009

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2174/1874347100903010015

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Abstract

Cognitive Sciences

Neurosciences

Clinical Sciences

neuroimaging

mood disorders

schizophrenia

PTSD

psychiatry

PET

fMRI

Mrs.

The past decade has seen significant advances in imaging techniques used to measure structure and function in the human brain and many of these have direct relevance to psychiatry. Psychiatric disorders clearly pertain to brain function, however the underlying biology of these putative dysfunctions remains obscure. From a research perspective integrated use of novel imaging techniques in conjunction with clinical assessments now affords an opportunity to advance our understanding of the pathophysiology of psychiatric conditions by allowing the in vivo investigation of abnormalities of brain function as they relate to changes in cognition, mood and behaviour. Whilst most of these imaging techniques are still very much entrenched in the research domain, it is important that clinicians understand the benefits of these new technologies while also appreciating their limitations. These imaging techniques are constantly evolving and hold significant potential to one day provide clinical insights that inform diagnosis and management.

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Title: A review of imaging in psychiatry
Authors: Jim Lagopoulos (Author) - University of Sydney
P Das (Author) - University of Sydney
O Saether (Author) - Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway
G S Malhi (Author) - University of Sydney
Publication details: Open Medical Imaging Journal, Vol.3, pp.15-20
Publisher: Bentham Open
Date published: 2009
DOI: 10.2174/1874347100903010015
ISSN: 1874-3471
Copyright note: Copyright © 2009 Lagopoulos et al.; Licensee Bentham Open. This is an open access article licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/bync/3.0/) which permits unrestricted, non-commercial use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the work is properly cited.
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Thompson Institute
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99451165502621
Output Type: Journal article

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