LSCI 106: ONLINE RESEARCH 1: INTRODUCTION TO ONLINE RESEARCH

Student Project

Suprasanna Chirumamilla

RESEARCH QUESTION:

What are the neuroimaging techniques used in brain treatment?

Neuroimaging is the process of creating images of the brain and its internal structures with external radiation. Neuroimaging techniques include the use of x-ray tubes that emit radiation, radionuclide, ultra sonographic devices and radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation.

Research shows that Exciting technological developments are influencing neurosurgery, making diagnosis and treatment of brain disorders more effective. These include the use of ultrasound to assess blood flow within the brain, single-photon emission computed tomography to evaluate blood circulation, positron emission tomography to determine metabolic activity, and three-dimensional computed tomography to obtain three-dimensional views of the brain and skull. Magnetic resonance imaging (a technique that provides very clear images of the brain) is used to detect vascular disease. The efficacy of surgery for epilepsy has increased with the advent of better methods for detecting seizure foci and improved surgical techniques. (Carson and Brem)

GENERAL SEARCH WORKSHEET

CONCEPT #

Search Terms

1	Neuroimaging techniques	Neuroscans	Neurosurgery
2	Brain	Gray matter
3	Treatment	Analysis	Medication

WEBLIOGRAPHY

"Brain injury diseases & disorders" Neurosurgical Diseases & Disorders : Overview & “Directory. 1998-1999. ULCA Division of Neurosurgery. 14 Nov. 2003. <http://www.neurosurgery.medsch.ucla.edu/Diagnoses/>.

Bushong, Stewart C. Radiologic science for technologists: physics, biology, and protection. St. Louis: Mosby, 1997.

Carson, Benjamin S. and Henry Brem. “Neurological surger.” JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association 263.19 (16 May 1990): 2658+. InfoTrac OneFile. Gale Group. 14 Nov. 2003. <http://web3.infotrac.galegroup.com/itw/infomark/21/922/68131404w3/purl=rc1_ITOF_0_A9041237&dyn=35!xrn_129_0_A9041237?sw_aep=plan_skyline>.

"CT or CAT scan." UCSF Neurocritical Care and Stroke. 4 Nov. 2002. Department of Neuology, UCSF. 14 Nov. 2003. <http://www.ucsf.edu/stroke/patinfo.htm#ct>.

Elbert, Thomas and Andreas Keil. "Imaging in the fourth dimension" Nature 404.6773 (March 2, 2000): 29+. InfoTrac OneFile. Gale Group. 14 Nov. 2003. <http://web3.infotrac.galegroup.com/itw/infomark/21/922/68131404w3/purl=rc1_ITOF_0_A61187710&dyn=41!xrn_65_0_A61187710?sw_aep=plan_skyline>.

Sadovsky, Richard M.D. “Neuroimaging in Adults with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury." American Family Physician," 1 Jan. 2003. American Academy of Family Physicians. 14 Nov. 2003. <http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030101/tips/2.html>.

Mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) is a common result of falls and motor vehicle crashes. A few patients with MTBI have a serious injury, while many more have some neurological symptoms for days to months after the injury. According to American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine MTBI can occur, when a person lost his/her consciousness for more than 30 minutes and a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) reading ranging between 13-15 or any memory loss after the accident for 24 hours or any changes in mental condition. The authors conclude that their recommendations about management of patients with MTBI, as noted in the accompanying table, are somewhat limited because of inconsistencies of definitions and outcome measurements. More studies are needed to look at how to recognize potentially detrimental post concussive syndrome and determine the proper role of magnetic resonance imaging and other neuroimaging modalities.

Suriano, Robyn "Brain studies may lead to a reading revolution" The Seattle Times 4 Dec. 2002: A4. InfoTrac Full Text Newspapers. Gale Group. 14 Nov. 2003. <http://web2.infotrac.galegroup.com/itw/infomark/17/151/43997392w2/purl=rc1_SP00_0_CJ95773252&dyn=4!ar_fmt?sw_aep=plan_skyline>.

last revised: 12-2-03 by Eric Brenner, Skyline College, San Bruno, CA

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