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.