What’s fMRI?

fMRI is a non-invasive neuroimaging technique that tracks blood flow in different areas of the brain based on mental tasks performed by the patient. It can help develop our understanding of brain function and organization, but its disadvantages include difficulty distinguishing hemodynamic responses due to neural activity from responses due to other events in the […]

What’s an EEG fMRI?

EEG fMRI devices measure electrical brain waves and changes in blood oxygen levels during peaks of brain activity. They are used in neuroscience research, sleep studies, and psychiatry, and can help pinpoint the area of the brain where seizures occur. The test records fluctuations in brain activity and how they affect fMRI signals, defined as […]

What’s an fMRI machine?

fMRI machines take real-time images of brain activity during actions. It detects small changes in blood flow and can map the brain’s response to tasks. The non-invasive procedure creates high-resolution images and is used widely in cognitive science. An fMRI machine, or functional magnetic resonance imaging machine, is a device that takes real-time images of […]

MRI vs fMRI: What’s the difference?

MRI and fMRI provide valuable information about the body’s structures and metabolic processes, with fMRI focusing on the brain’s activity. Patients may receive both scans, but MRI generates static images while fMRI provides real-time logs. Patients must be screened for safety and may need sedation or ear protection. Contrast materials may be used, but patients […]

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