Functional Neuroimaging in Clinical Populations - Hardcover

"This book is a highly useful reference for neuropsychologists and their students interested in imaging research. The contributors provide succinct and easily understood summaries of acquisition techniques, methods of analysis, and clinical applications of fMRI, PET, and other imaging modalities."--Paul Malloy, PhD, Butler Hospital and Brown University Medical School "In the past two decades, there has been a revolution in the ability of investigators to observe alterations of physiological functions as well as neurotransmitters and the deposition of abnormal products in specific anatomic sites of the brain. Now these functional imaging techniques are beginning to influence the clinical practice of neurology and psychiatry. This excellent volume contains comprehensive reviews of these advances, written by many of the leaders in this field. For clinicians who deal with brain disorders and for clinical investigators, this book should be essential reading."--Kenneth M. Heilman, MD, Department of Neurology, University of Florida College of Medicine "This is one of the first texts to focus on clinical applications of functioning neuroimaging, not just basic research. The book provides an excellent review of PET, fMRI, MEG, and EEG techniques, and highlights their potential for furthering the diagnosis and treatment of neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders. The contributors are leaders in their respective areas of study, and together they offer an up-to-date review and integration of this burgeoning field. The quality of writing and depth of coverage make this text an ideal selection for graduate courses in cognitive neuroscience and clinical neuropsychology."--Erin D. Bigler, PhD, Department of Psychology, Brigham Young University

Bringing together leading experts, this volume reviews cutting-edge applications of neuroimaging techniques in the study of brain injury, brain disease, and normal aging. It provides up-to-date descriptions of EEG, MEG, PET, and fMRI; discusses salient methodological issues; and presents significant clinical advances that have been brought about through the use of these procedures. Specific disorders addressed include epilepsy, aphasia, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, alcoholism, autism, schizophrenia, and stroke. Analyzing what functional imaging has revealed about the causes and mechanisms of sensory, motor, and cognitive disturbances associated with these conditions, the book also explores implications for improving cognitive rehabilitation. More than 60 illustrations, including 24 in full color.