Neuroimaging and Mental Illness: A Window Into the Brain: Frequently asked questions about brain scans
Brain imaging scans, also called neuroimaging scans,
are being used more and more to help detect and
diagnose a number of medical disorders and illnesses.
Currently, the main use of brain scans for mental disorders
is in research studies to learn more about the disorders.
Brain scans alone cannot be used to diagnose a
mental disorder, such as autism, anxiety, depression,
schizophrenia, or bipolar disorder.
In some cases, a brain scan might be used to rule out
other medical illnesses, such as a tumor, that could
cause symptoms similar to a mental disorder, such as
depression. Other types of tests are needed for a mental
illness to be properly diagnosed. Scientists are studying
differences in the brains of people with and without a
mental illness to learn more about these disorders. However,
at this time relying on brain scans alone cannot
accurately diagnose a mental illness or tell you your risk
of getting a mental illness in the future.
Some types of brain scans pose health risks due to the
radiation they use to create a picture of the brain.
Because of these risks, brain scans should not be used if
you don’t need them. In addition, these scans are very
expensive, and unless your doctor prescribes such a
test, they may not be fully covered by health insurance.
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are being used more and more to help detect and
diagnose a number of medical disorders and illnesses.
Currently, the main use of brain scans for mental disorders
is in research studies to learn more about the disorders.
Brain scans alone cannot be used to diagnose a
mental disorder, such as autism, anxiety, depression,
schizophrenia, or bipolar disorder.
In some cases, a brain scan might be used to rule out
other medical illnesses, such as a tumor, that could
cause symptoms similar to a mental disorder, such as
depression. Other types of tests are needed for a mental
illness to be properly diagnosed. Scientists are studying
differences in the brains of people with and without a
mental illness to learn more about these disorders. However,
at this time relying on brain scans alone cannot
accurately diagnose a mental illness or tell you your risk
of getting a mental illness in the future.
Some types of brain scans pose health risks due to the
radiation they use to create a picture of the brain.
Because of these risks, brain scans should not be used if
you don’t need them. In addition, these scans are very
expensive, and unless your doctor prescribes such a
test, they may not be fully covered by health insurance.
Neuroimaging and Mental Illness: A Window Into the Brain: Frequently asked questions about brain scans
Brain imaging scans, also called neuroimaging scans,
are being used more and more to help detect and
diagnose a number of medical disorders and illnesses.
Currently, the main use of brain scans for mental disorders
is in research studies to learn more about the disorders.
Brain scans alone cannot be used to diagnose a
mental disorder, such as autism, anxiety, depression,
schizophrenia, or bipolar disorder.
In some cases, a brain scan might be used to rule out
other medical illnesses, such as a tumor, that could
cause symptoms similar to a mental disorder, such as
depression. Other types of tests are needed for a mental
illness to be properly diagnosed. Scientists are studying
differences in the brains of people with and without a
mental illness to learn more about these disorders. However,
at this time relying on brain scans alone cannot
accurately diagnose a mental illness or tell you your risk
of getting a mental illness in the future.
Some types of brain scans pose health risks due to the
radiation they use to create a picture of the brain.
Because of these risks, brain scans should not be used if
you don’t need them. In addition, these scans are very
expensive, and unless your doctor prescribes such a
test, they may not be fully covered by health insurance.
are being used more and more to help detect and
diagnose a number of medical disorders and illnesses.
Currently, the main use of brain scans for mental disorders
is in research studies to learn more about the disorders.
Brain scans alone cannot be used to diagnose a
mental disorder, such as autism, anxiety, depression,
schizophrenia, or bipolar disorder.
In some cases, a brain scan might be used to rule out
other medical illnesses, such as a tumor, that could
cause symptoms similar to a mental disorder, such as
depression. Other types of tests are needed for a mental
illness to be properly diagnosed. Scientists are studying
differences in the brains of people with and without a
mental illness to learn more about these disorders. However,
at this time relying on brain scans alone cannot
accurately diagnose a mental illness or tell you your risk
of getting a mental illness in the future.
Some types of brain scans pose health risks due to the
radiation they use to create a picture of the brain.
Because of these risks, brain scans should not be used if
you don’t need them. In addition, these scans are very
expensive, and unless your doctor prescribes such a
test, they may not be fully covered by health insurance.
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| BN ID: | 2940013864658 |
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| Publisher: | The Delano Max Wealth Institute, LLC. |
| Publication date: | 12/12/2011 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| File size: | 836 KB |
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