Structural Neuroimaging
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CT - Computed tomography
Pro: Relatively cheap.
CT - Computed tomography
Con: Small cancer risk due to X-rays.
CT - Computed tomography
Con: Lower clarity for soft tissues.
CT - Computed tomography
Con: Doesn't always pick up new damage
MRI - Magnetic resonance imaging
Pro: Sharp images compared to CT.
MRI - Magnetic resonance imaging
Pro: No cancer risk.
MRI - Magnetic resonance imaging
Con: Expensive.
MRI - Magnetic resonance imaging
Con: Not suitable for claustrophobic individuals.
MRI - Magnetic resonance imaging
Con: Cannot be used with metal implants
Angiography
Pro: Shows blood vessels using injected iodine and X-rays.
Angiography
Con: Requires injection of iodine
PET - positron emission tomography
Pro: Shows brain (or body) activity based on glucose metabolism.
PET - positron emission tomography
Con: Requires injection of radioactive isotope
EEG (Electroencephalography)
Pro: Measures neuronal electrical activity through scalp electrodes.
EEG - Electroencephalography
Con: Doesn't show structural details.
fMRI - functional magnetic resonance imaging
Pro: Combines advantages of MRI and PET.
fMRI - functional magnetic resonance imaging
Pro: Doesn't require injection like PET.
fMRI - functional magnetic resonance imaging
Con: Not mainstream yet
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