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functional neuroimaging |
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neuroimaging, functional Methods used to detect structural abnormalities in the central nervous system and localized brain neural activity in response to performing specific sensory, motor and cognitive tasks. Two common methods are functional MRI (fMRI) and positron emission tomography (PET). These techniques can be used to detect tumours, strokes, focal cerebral lesions, and to map the cortex in healthy individuals. See magnetic resonance imaging; computed tomography; positron emission tomography. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Functional neuroimaging techniques--such as positron emission tomography (PET), functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), and other high-tech, specialized testing methods--are described in part I. Non-invasive, real-time brain mapping and monitoring is considered as one of the most exciting developments in neuroscience today and around the world researchers and clinicians are developing functional neuroimaging MEG protocols. Real-time functional neuroimaging is a wonderful tool for investigating the neurosystems in the brain responsible for the perception and processing of pain," Mackey said. |
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