Essentials of Neuroimaging for Clinical Practice

The use of neuroimaging studies in psychiatry is
exploding-and offers tremendous potential for practicing clinicians. Yet if
you're like many psychiatrists, you're sometimes uncertain about which
studies to use in specific situations. Until now, you've had to sort through
the only information available-technical reviews in the literature-for
guidance. But no more.

Essentials of Neuroimaging for Clinical
Practice is an all-in-one resource that explains how to use these
powerful techniques to improve outcomes. It demystifies neuroimaging with
clear, concise, and practical advice on using today's most advanced
applications in the diagnostic workup of patients.

This practical
clinical guide will help you achieve a solid understanding of the full range
of neuroimaging modalities:


* Structural techniques such as computed tomography (CT) and magnetic
resonance imaging (MRI)
* Functional techniques such as positron
emission tomography (PET), single photon emission computed tomography
(SPECT), functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), and magnetic
resonance spectroscopy (MRS)
* Other techniques such as
electroencephalography (EEG)-including quantitative EEG and event-related
potentials-and magnetoencephalography.

For each modality, you'll find:


* A basic review of the technique-trace the development of each
modality, and become familiar with its underlying technology.
*
Guidance on when to use it-learn which techniques are best to use
in specific clinical situations.
* Tips for ordering
studies-discover how to write up orders to obtain the most accurate and
detailed information from each study, including when to use contrast and how
to determine the best acquisition parameters.
* A look at its future
potential in practice and research-explore the current capabilities
of each modality and the most promising strategies for improving diagnostic
results.

Filled with examples of real-life imaging studies,
Essentials of Neuroimaging for Clinical Practice is a must-have
tool for all practicing psychiatrists and psychologists. In addition, it
will serve as an excellent clinical guide for residents-and an outstanding
text for courses in clinical neuroimaging for psychiatrists.