MRI also provides a clear record of central nervous system damage, allowing investigators to see whether or not a particular drug or treatment caused a change. The PET facility at UT-Houston can produce 21 image slices simultaneously, and can image the whole brain at one time. Mapping metabolism and blood flow in migraine headache patients to identify the regions of the brain involved in migraine pain Imaging studies for diagnosis and treatment of brain tumors Imaging studies for diagnosis and treatment of movement disorders, learning disorders and dementia. An imaging method that detects and records brain waves. As many as 128 small electrodes are attached to the scalp.
Brain waves are a reflection of central functions of the brain, as well as states of consciousness.
EEG is used to diagnose a wide range of central nervous system disorders, including epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, stroke and sleep disorders. ERPs are fine-tuning scientists' understanding of the brain. Two recent developments in EEG technology are further enhancing what researchers know about the brain. EEG can now be combined with MEG, MRI, or PET to produce better computer models of how the brain responds to behavior. Various radioactive pharmaceuticals are injected into the blood and attach to targets in the brain's gray matter for several hours.