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Co-analysis of Brain Structure and Function using fMRI and Diffusion-weighted Imaging
Published on: November 8, 2012
Comparative analysis of various brain imaging techniques
Prashant Agnihotri1, Reza Fazel-Rezai, Naima Kaabouch
1Department of Electrical Engineering, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND 53203, USA. prashant.agnihotri@und.edu
Abstract:
The bio-imaging techniques have widespread applications from diagnosing diseases to investigating the body tissues at the cells level. Traditionally, these techniques were used mainly in the orthopedic treatment. However, with the development of infrared cameras, ultrasound, and radio wave technology, they are used in different medical fields such as cardiovascular analysis, neurological treatment and infant care. This paper reviews the common bio-imaging techniques used in the brain imaging and compares them based on resolution, contrast, biological risks involved, and price.
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