Andrew B. Newberg - Böcker

In this issue of PET Clinics, guest editors Drs. Abass Alavi, Andrew B. Newberg, Poul Flemming H�ilund-Carlsen, and Eric Guedj bring their considerable expertise to the topic of PET-CT-MRI in Central Nervous System Disorders with Emphasis on Dementias. Top experts in the field provide an overview of PET imaging in the most common dementias and brain diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and epilepsy. Specific articles also investigate normal brain aging, long COVID, brain trauma, and human experience and consciousness.

In this issue of PET Clinics, guest editors Drs. Andrew B. Newberg, Eric Guedj, and Abass Alavi bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Applications of FDG-PET in Central Nervous System Disorders. This issue is the first of four that describes the revolutionary impact of FDG-PET on the day-to-day practice of medicine during the past five decades. Top experts discuss key topics in the areas of Foundations and Normal Brain; Neurodegenerative and Movement Disorders; Epilepsy, Tumors, Structural Damage, Inflammation, and Infection; Psychiatric, Functional, and Subjective Disorders; and Clinical Impact and Future Directions.

First Published in 2017. Neurotheology has garnered substantial attention in the academic and lay communities in recent years. Several books have been written addressing the relationship between the brain and religious experience and numerous scholarly articles have been published on the topic, some in the popular press. The scientific and religious communities have been very interested in obtaining more information regarding neurotheology, how to approach this topic, and how science and religion can be integrated in some manner that preserves both. If neurotheology is to be considered a viable field going forward, it requires a set of clear principles that can be generally agreed upon and supported by both the theological or religious perspective and the scientific one as well. Principles of Neurotheology sets out the necessary principles of neurotheology which can be used as a foundation for future neurotheological discourse. Laying the groundwork for a new synthesis of scientific and theological dialogue, this book proposes that neurotheology, a term fraught with potential problems, is a highly useful and important voice in the greater study of religious and theological ideas and their intersection with science.

First Published in 2017. Neurotheology has garnered substantial attention in the academic and lay communities in recent years. Several books have been written addressing the relationship between the brain and religious experience and numerous scholarly articles have been published on the topic, some in the popular press. The scientific and religious communities have been very interested in obtaining more information regarding neurotheology, how to approach this topic, and how science and religion can be integrated in some manner that preserves both. If neurotheology is to be considered a viable field going forward, it requires a set of clear principles that can be generally agreed upon and supported by both the theological or religious perspective and the scientific one as well. Principles of Neurotheology sets out the necessary principles of neurotheology which can be used as a foundation for future neurotheological discourse. Laying the groundwork for a new synthesis of scientific and theological dialogue, this book proposes that neurotheology, a term fraught with potential problems, is a highly useful and important voice in the greater study of religious and theological ideas and their intersection with science.

PET imaging has shown its value in diagnosing diseases affecting older people. Most significantly this has been with regard to the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Parkinson's disease is another condition in which PET has proved valuable. This issue also included articles on the uses of PET for diagnosing cerebrovascular disease and for assessing neuroplasticity.

Since PET was first introduced clinically, brain tumors have been an important area for its use. Diagnosing the cause of patients experiencing seizures has been an additional area for which PET has demonstrated its value. PET imaging is also being investigated for the understanding of depression and other psychiatric disorders. Also the challenges for developing radiotracers is reviewed in a separate article.

It then discusses rituals and practices within a number of religions, including Christian, Islamic, Jewish, Buddhist, Taoist, Sikh, Hindu, Confucian, and other traditions.There is a need for a more inclusive collection of religious rituals and practices, as some practices are making headlines in contemporary society.

It then discusses rituals and practices within a number of religions, including Christian, Islamic, Jewish, Buddhist, Taoist, Sikh, Hindu, Confucian, and other traditions.There is a need for a more inclusive collection of religious rituals and practices, as some practices are making headlines in contemporary society.