Advances in Structural Neuroimaging in Dementia Care
How is brain imaging used, and why is it important?
Neuroimaging continues to be an emerging topic of interest in the fields of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Providers need to know what these procedures are, what information they might provide, and how the results could be used to improve diagnosis, treatment and care.
Aired on : 3/2/16
Target Audience
Registered Nurses and other healthcare professionals who work with the older adults and perswons with dementia.
Learning Objectives
After this presentation the learner will be able to:
- Describe current cinical use of neuroimaging in dementia care
- Review recent advances in structual neuroimaging for dementia
- Describe a novel project to apply recent advances in neuroimaging to clinical care in a memory clinic
Christopher Marano, PhD
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Available Credit
- 1.00 ANCC
- 1.00 Attendance