Positron emission tomography

Journal Article · Sat Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1986 · Psychiat. Clinc. North Am.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5808717

Cohen, R M; Semple, W E; Gross, M

PET is a unique tool for the direct in vivo evaluation of physiologic processes within discrete areas of the brain. Thus far, its application to the study of schizophrenia has served to confirm the subtleties of this illness. However, PET does promise to increase our knowledge of the neurochemical anatomy of the normal and abnormal mind with respect to goal-directed behavior.22 references.

• Research Organization: National Institute of Mental Health, Bethesda, MD
• OSTI ID: 5808717
• Journal Information: Psychiat. Clinc. North Am.; (United States), Journal Name: Psychiat. Clinc. North Am.; (United States) Vol. 1; ISSN PCAMD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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