Principles Of Magnetoencephalography — Neuromagnetic Instrumentation — Comaprison Of Electroencephalography And Magnetoencephalography — Localization Of Brain Activity With Electroencephalography — Localization Of Brain Activity With Magnetoencephalography — Inverse Problem In Electroencephalography And Magnetoencephalography — Magnetic Evoked Responses: Comparison With Electrical Evoked Responses — Modeling In Magnetoencephalography — Biomagnetic Studies Of Peripheral Nerves And Skeletal Muscle — Neuromagnetic Studies Of Evoked And Spontaneous Activity In Animals — Magnetoencephalography As A Noninvasive Tool For Electrophysiological Characterization Of Auras In Classic Migraine — Generators Of Visually Evoked Neuromagnetic Responses: Spatial-frequency Segregation And Evidence For Multiple Sources — Somatosensory Evoked Fields In Magnetoencephalography: Basic Principles And Applications — Short-latency Evoked Magnetic Fields From The Human Auditory Brainstem — Long-latency Auditory Evoked Magnetic Fields — Electroencephalographic And Magnetoencephalographic Studies Of Motor Function — Magnetoencephalography In The Study Of Mental Illness — Epilepsy Research: Nih Experience — Magnetoencephalography In Clinical Epilepsy Studies: The Ucla Experience — Italian Contributions To Magnetoencephalographic Studies Of The Epilepsies — Magnetoencephalography In The Study Of Stroke (cerebrovascular Accident) — Use Of Magnetoencephalography In Neurology — Summary And Future Perspectives. Editor, Susumu Sato. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.
Delve into the groundbreaking field of Magnetoencephalography (MEG) with this comprehensive volume, "Magnetoencephalography (Advances in Neurology)," edited by the esteemed Susumu Sato. Published in 1990 by Raven Pr, this hardcover edition offers a detailed exploration of MEG's principles, methodologies, and applications, making it an invaluable resource for researchers, clinicians, and students in neurology, neuroscience, and related fields. This book, a part of the prestigious "Advances in Neurology" series, meticulously examines the theoretical underpinnings of MEG, contrasting it with electroencephalography (EEG) and highlighting its unique capabilities in non-invasively mapping brain activity. It meticulously compares EEG and MEG, elucidating the strengths and limitations of each technique for localizing brain function. The text navigates the complexities of the inverse problem in both EEG and MEG, providing insights into the challenges of source localization. The book thoroughly investigates magnetic evoked responses, drawing parallels and distinctions with electrical evoked responses. Furthermore, it delves into the crucial aspects of modeling in MEG, providing guidance on creating accurate representations of brain activity. Beyond the theoretical framework, "Magnetoencephalography" showcases the practical applications of MEG across a diverse range of neurological and physiological investigations. It explores the use of biomagnetic studies on peripheral nerves and skeletal muscles, offering a unique perspective on neuromuscular function. It also features neuromagnetic studies of both evoked and spontaneous activity in animal models, providing comparative insights into brain function. The book also explores the use of MEG in understanding complex neurological conditions, including a fascinating look at how MEG serves as a noninvasive tool for the electrophysiological characterization of auras in classic migraines. It delves into the generators of visually evoked neuromagnetic responses, uncovering spatial-frequency segregation and revealing evidence for multiple sources. Moreover, the text provides a detailed examination of somatosensory evoked fields in MEG, covering basic principles and real-world applications. The nuances of short-latency evoked magnetic fields from the human auditory brainstem and the complexities of long-latency auditory evoked magnetic fields are carefully unpacked, providing a deeper understanding of auditory processing. Motor function is another key area of focus, with both electroencephalographic and magnetoencephalographic studies being presented. The book also highlights the utility of MEG in the study of mental illness and includes a significant contribution from the NIH experience in epilepsy research, alongside the UCLA experience with MEG in clinical epilepsy studies. Adding an international perspective, the book includes Italian contributions to MEG studies of the epilepsies, showcasing the global reach of this technology. The application of MEG in the study of stroke (cerebrovascular accident) is examined, offering potential insights into recovery and rehabilitation. The broader use of MEG in neurology is also covered, providing a comprehensive overview of its clinical relevance. While published in 1990, the foundational principles and methodological discussions remain relevant and valuable for anyone seeking a deep understanding of the field. It serves as a historical marker of the advancements made in MEG technology and its applications, giving context to contemporary research. "Magnetoencephalography (Advances in Neurology)" is an essential addition to any medical library, offering a rich and detailed exploration of this powerful neuroimaging technique. Includes bibliographical references and index. This book is a must-have for anyone interested in the history, methodology, and applications of MEG.
