Korean Journal of Biological Psychiatry (생물정신의학)

The Korean Society of Biological Psychiatry (대한생물정신의학회)
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Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Schizophrenia

정신분열병과 기능 자기공명영상

  • Chung, Kyoo-In (Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine The Catholic University of Korea) ;
  • Lee, Chang-Uk (Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine The Catholic University of Korea)
  • 정규인 (가톨릭대학교 의과대학 정신과학교실) ;
  • 이창욱 (가톨릭대학교 의과대학 정신과학교실)
  • Published : 2004.06.30
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Abstract

Objectives:Functional magnetic resonance imaging(fMRI) is one of the most useful techniques for assessing localized changes in cerebral blood flow and oxygenation using diverse challenge paradigms. This review presents the results of fMRI studies relating to schizophrenia. Methods:Several fMRI articles on this subject in psychiatric journals were surveyed. Results:Even with some methodological limitations, most studies showed activity differences between schizophrenics and control subjects. Conclusion:fMRI extends our understanding of the pathophysiological basis of schizophrenia and offer an opportunity for the assessment and management of its pathology.

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