fMRI: Basics and Clinical Applications [Hardcover]

Stephan Ulmer (Editor), Olav Jansen (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 3540681310 | ISBN-13: 978-3540681311 | Publication Date: December 10, 2009 | Edition: 1

Functional MRI (fMRI) and the basic method of BOLD imaging were introduced in 1993 by Seiji Ogawa. From very basic experiments, fMRI has evolved into a clinical application for daily routine brain imaging. There have been various improvements in both the imaging technique as such as well as in the statistical analysis. In this volume, experts in the field share their knowledge and point out possible technical barriers and problems explaining how to solve them. Starting from the very basics on the origin of the BOLD signal, the book covers technical issues, anatomical landmarks, presurgical applications, and special issues in various clinical fields. Other modalities for brain mapping such as PET, TMS, and MEG are also compared with fMRI. This book is intended to give a state-of-the-art overview and to serve as a reference and guide for clinical applications of fMRI.

Editorial Reviews

Review

From the reviews: “This solid overview of functional magnetic resonance imaging starts with an introduction to the basic technologic and anatomic aspects, and continues with reviews of current clinical applications and areas of developing use, including multimodality mapping techniques. … This will be a useful resource for practicing or resident neurologists, neurosurgeons, psychologists, or radiologists who are looking to gain greater understanding of fMRI … . This book will be welcomed by those looking for an overview of the current state of the art of fMRI … .” (Katherine Noe, Doody’s Review Service, May, 2010)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 196 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (December 10, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3540681310
• ISBN-13: 978-3540681311
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 7.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,336,886 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)