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MRI and cognitive behavioral function in schizophrenia

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Advances in Neuroscience and Schizophrenia

Part of the book series: Journal of Neural Transmission ((NEURAL SUPPL,volume 36))

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There is active research applying MRI to the study of brain anatomy in schizophrenia. As the technology improves and measurements are refined, this method, in combination with behavioral measures, is likely to contribute to the understanding of brain function in schizophrenia. The heterogeneity of schizophrenia challenges investigators to integrate anatomic and behavioral parameters with physiology. MRI techniques have already been applied to obtain quantitative imaging of cerebral blood flow and holds promise for combined MRI and neurobehavioral studies.

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  1. Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania, 10 Gates Building, 36th and Spruce Streets, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA

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  1. Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA

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    E. M. Stricker

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Gur, R.E. (1992). MRI and cognitive behavioral function in schizophrenia. In: Tuma, A.H., Stricker, E.M., Gershon, S. (eds) Advances in Neuroscience and Schizophrenia. Journal of Neural Transmission, vol 36. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-9211-5_2

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