SPECT imaging in psychiatry. A review

Area of Science:

• Neuroimaging
• Psychiatric Research
• Nuclear Medicine

Background:

• Brain imaging is crucial in modern psychiatry.
• Single photon computed emission tomography (SPECT) is an increasingly accepted neuroimaging modality.
• Other techniques include CT, MRI, and PET.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the principles, applications, and findings of SPECT in psychiatric disorders.
• To inform clinicians and researchers about SPECT's utility.
• To compare SPECT with positron emission tomography (PET).

Main Methods:

• Review of SPECT principles and applications.
• Analysis of recent findings in psychiatric disorders using SPECT.
• Comparative analysis with PET.

Main Results:

• SPECT offers significant potential in brain imaging for psychiatry.
• The review covers basic principles, methods, and findings across psychiatric disorders.
• Similarities and differences between SPECT and PET are discussed.

Conclusions:

• SPECT is an accessible and valuable tool for psychiatric research and clinical practice.
• Further development and implementation of SPECT are recommended.
• Understanding SPECT's attributes enhances its application in psychiatry.