Brain Imaging in Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Neuroscience

Rapid developments in brain neuroimaging methods have occurred over the past decade. This is the first book to address the application of brain imaging to behavioral medicine, despite the large number of research projects initiated over recent years.

No other book currently addresses the application of brain imaging to behavioral medicine, despite the large number of research projects that have been initiated over the past several years Introduces clinical psychologists and clinical behavioral scientists to brain neuroimaging methods and applications Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Ronald Cohen, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Brown Medical School and The Miriam Hospital and Director of Neuropsychology at The Miriam Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island. Cohen is an active researcher in clinical and cognitive neuroscience with over 50 publications. His research interests include the study of brain-behavior relationships, particularly with respect to attention, timing, and executive functioning. His clinical research interests include the neural bases of violence, cardiovascular disease influences on neurocognitive functioning, and Alzheimer's and related dementia. Recent work has been initiated to examine neurobehavioral effects of brain nicotinic function. Cohen is actively involved in the training of interns and postdoctoral fellows.

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Brain Imaging in Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Neuroscience Ronald Cohen, editor The question How does the mind work? is an enduring one, with new answers appearing on a regular basis. Particularly significant developments in cognition and behavior research are coming from neuroimaging, a vital source of new studies on the role of the brain in health behavior. Brain Imaging in Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Neuroscience presents in depth the latest clinical and research applications of neuroimaging, surveying frequently used methods (among them fMRI, MRS, perfusion and diffusion imaging) and their uses in understanding brain behavior and pathology. Featuring chapters on specific disorders such as AIDS-related complications, Alzheimer's disease, and stroke, and behavior medicine issues such as pain, substance abuse, and fatigue, this timely volume gives clinicians a wide-angle look at innovations with the potential to transform psychological and psychiatric practice. Brain Imaging in Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Neuroscience: • Describes a variety of structural and functional neuroimaging methods. • Discusses clinical strengths and limitations of these methods. • Offers current neuroimaging-derived findings on key topics in clinical neuroscience and behavioral medicine. • Reviews evidene regarding the use of neuroimaging in assessing specific brain and behavioral dysfunctions. • Considers how imaging methods can be combined to understand the relationships between brain structure, pathophysiology, and function. • Suggests areas for future research. The scope and detail of Brain Imaging in Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Neuroscience make it an essential reference not only for those specializing in these fields, but for clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, neurologists, and health providers as well.

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Part One: Foundations

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Philosophical and Ethical Considerations

Chapter 4: Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Chapter 5: Diffusion MRI

Chapter 6: Perfusion Imaging

Chapter 7: Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy

Chapter 8: Radiological Methods: PET and SPECT

Chapter 9: Electrophysiology

Part Two: Neuroimaging Behavioral Disorders

Chapter 10: Nicotine Dependence

Chapter 11: Substance Abuse

Chapter 12: Obesity and Eating Disorders

Chapter 13: Exercise and Physical Activity

Chapter 14: Chronic Pain

Part Three: Neuroimaging of Emotional

Chapter 15: Mood and Affective Disorders

Chapter 16: Violence and Aggression

Part Four: Neuroimaging of Brain Disorders

Chapter 18: Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias [PD HD Lewy]

Chapter 19: Vascular Disease [vascular, vascular dementia, cardiovascular]

Chapter 20: Stroke

Chapter 21: Multiple Sclerosis and White Matter Degeneration

Chapter 22: HIV and CNS Infection

Chapter 23: Tumors and Cancer

Chapter 24: Brain Injury

Chapter 25: Attention Deficit Disorder

Chapter 26: Conclusions: What does the future hold?