Heart rate variability (HRV) has been associated with various diseases and reflects
autonomic cardiac control sensitive to central nervous system function. Examples of the …

Claustrophobia, other anxiety reactions, excessive motion, and other unanticipated patient
events in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) not only delay or preclude diagnostic-quality …

As a person learns a new skill, distinct synapses, brain regions, and circuits are engaged
and change over time. In this paper, we develop methods to examine patterns of correlated …

Pattern classification of human brain activity provides unique insight into the neural
underpinnings of diverse mental states. These multivariate tools have recently been used …

Abstract Introduction Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is well known to be a source of
anxiety for patients, commonly appearing as claustrophobia. One of the main reasons for …

Background Unfamiliarity with academic research may contribute to higher levels of
anticipatory state anxiety about affective neuroimaging tasks. Children with high trait anxiety …

Abstract Introduction A Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) examination is often described
by patients as frightening and uncomfortable. To prepare patients for an MRI examination …

BackgroundCognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a successful treatment of obsessive
compulsive disorder (OCD). It is known to induce changes in cerebral metabolism; however …

Abstract Background Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is associated with high levels of
anxiety in many patients which may interfere with image quality and increase examination …

Background: Autistic individuals might undergo a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
examination for clinical concerns or research. Increased sensory stimulation, lack of …