Scan to differentiate TS from Chronic Tic Disorder

[guy123]

Just came across this. I thought this was pretty cool.

 

Imaging studies

 

As of 2004, imaging studies were not routinely performed on children or adolescents with tics unless the doctor suspects a brain injury, infection, or structural abnormality. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRIs), PET scans, and single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) scans have been used by researchers, however, to study the brains of patients diagnosed with Tourette syndrome.

 

In the summer of 2004, two engineers in Taiwan reported on the development of a computerized diagnostic system that will allow radiologists to use SPECT imaging to distinguish between chronic tic disorder and Tourette syndrome with a much higher degree of accuracy. The system appears to be potentially useful in speeding up the process of diagnosis and allowing earlier treatment of TS.

 

Anyone have any experience with SPECT?

 

Sure would be cool to be able to scan and say "you DON'T (or do) have TS."

 

 

source: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3447200574.html

[Chemar]

no experience with SPECT Guy, but thought you may be interested in taking a look at Dr Amen's website and work if you dont already know of it from PBS etc

 

http://www.amenclinics.com/