Proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy (H-MRS) studies of schizophrenia.

Publication/Presentation Date

4-1-2001

Abstract

Proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy ((1)H-MRS) is a noninvasive technique that can quantify biochemical compounds in the brain. (1)H-MRS has been used to investigate neural structures implicated in the pathology of schizophrenia. The majority of research has revealed reduced N-acetylaspartate (NAA), an index of neuronal integrity, in frontal and temporal regions of medicated and chronically ill patients with schizophrenia. This review summarizes basic principles of (1)H-MRS, studies of frontal, temporal, subcortical, and cerebellar regions in schizophrenia. Technical and study design limitations are also discussed.

Volume

6

Issue

2

First Page

121

Last Page

130

ISSN

1084-3612

Disciplines

Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

PubMedID

11296312

Department(s)

Administration and Leadership

Document Type

Article

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