欧洲神经科内神经影像学研究调查

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In the international neurological literature, neuroimaging research plays an
important role. Neuroimaging techniques are also of steadily increasing
importance for clinical diagnosis and treatment monitoring. Therefore,
neuroimaging research activities were surveyed by a questionnaire, which was
completed by 100 neurological centres across Europe. It showed that most groups
use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), fMRI, computerized tomography (CT) and
single photon emission computerized tomography (SPECT). Positron emission
tomography (PET) and ultrasound are also employed by nearly half of the centres.
Neuroimaging research involves co-operation amongst typically five to 10
disciplines. Cerebrovascular disease, dementia, cognitive disorders, epilepsy,
movement disorders, brain tumours and multiple sclerosis are frequently being
studied. Many groups rely on small budgets, have few full-time scientists and
limited access to expensive resources. There is little exchange of scientists
amongst laboratories. It was felt that funding and co-operation needed
improvement in order to maintain a high standard in neuroimaging research.
[引自Eur J Neurol 2001 Mar;8(2):111-117]