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A member asked:
Can a fmri give similar information as a spect scan of the brain?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Yes: Yes, an fmri is more precise than a spect. Fmri is used more frequently to assess brain function, and is superior in it's specificity. That's why researchers use it more than a spect.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Yes: And with better anatomic resolution and no radiation. Less available and more expensive though.
Answered 12/20/2012
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Depends...: It depends on what you are looking for. There are several different tracers which can be used for brain spect.
Answered 11/3/2013
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