Neuroimaging of decreased blood flow in specific regions of the brain can differentiate between depression and cognitive disorders, according to a new report in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease Does ...

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is often described as one of the invisible scars that firefighters and others accumulate after years of dealing with trauma in their jobs. Now the scars are ...

The traumatic events that firefighters, first responders and law enforcement workers witness can lead to severe mental health struggles in their daily lives. A 2023 study by the National Highway ...

Psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen‘s pioneering approach to cognitive function and mental health centers on SPECT scans of the brain, which he uses to analyze physiological activity instead of a traditional ...

Biologically speaking, there is no organ as vital or complex as the brain. And yet, the brain still remains somewhat a of a mystery-there’s a lot that even experts don’t know. Another troubling fact ...

Can a simple brain scan determine how old your brain is? Your brain is as old as you are in chronological years, of course, but what about in wear-and-tear years? It would be an exciting prospect if ...

Brain scans have recently been utilized in groundbreaking studies to recreate images from dreams. This impressive leap in technology promises to unlock new perspectives on human cognition and the ...

COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Elizabeth Smart, whose 2002 abduction captured national attention, shares her powerful story and unveils her brain SPECT scan results in an impactful ...

An overview of the principles and advantages of functional ultrasound imaging for brain and neuropharmacology research.