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Re: Images of 'Damaged' Brains? Or Bad Science? » BrainDamage

Posted by SLS on July 13, 2013, at 16:18:02

In reply to Images of 'Damaged' Brains? Or Bad Science?, posted by BrainDamage on July 13, 2013, at 12:27:16

> This article scared me a bit, but I have grave doubts about how accurate this method is
> Any thoughts?
>
> http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1177258/Are-wrecking-brain-Chilling-pictures-reveal-shocking-effects-alcohol-cigarettes-caffeine-mind.html#ixzz2YwPEfTp0

I can't comment on the validity of the SPECT images and the conclusions derived from them. I just don't know enough. I would encourage you to search for other types of imaging and other interpretations of their results. I think PET scans are valid indicators of brain activity. fMRI is another method of measuring brain activity through blood flow and tissue morphology.

Don't confuse reduced neural activity and blood flow with reduced tissue volume, cell death, or injury.

What are your concerns?


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