- useful for detecting brain conditions such as: aneurysms, spinal cord injuries, stroke, infections, hydrocephalus, tumors, cysts, hemorrhage, etc
- head MRIs may be useful analyzing symptoms like: weakness, seizures, blurry vision, headaches, changes in behavior and thinking, and dizziness
- useful for individuals who may need brain surgery
- fMRIs are able to point out areas of the brain responsible for body movement, language and speech
- magnetic resonance angiography (MRA)

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CT and MRI scans are able to detect white brain matter changes, loss of gray matter, changes to the temporal and front lobes (and temporal lobe volume). Using these scans, doctors may be able to diagnose the illness more easily. They also may. be able to examine whether an individual will develop this disease in the near future. CT scans display tissues, bones, and  blood vessels. MRI’s are different from X-Rays because they don’t use radiation in order to create images. MRI’s are more effective at detecting anomalies and alterations in the small areas of the brain (brain stem and pituitary gland). 

Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and how it can detect changes (in individuals with schizophrenia)

Harkin, M. (2017, June 7). Head MRI: Purpose, preparation, and procedure. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/health/head-mri 

Head MRI

A generated image created by X-Ray machines and computers to generate images of the body/head. CT scans are able to show tissues, bones, and blood vessels more effectively than a regular X-Ray. CT scans are usually used to visualize the spine, abdomen, knee, chest, heart, shoulders and head. CT scans are used in medical facilities to diagnoses diseases and injuries (they can be effective at finding damaged/altered parts of the brain as well). 

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