Neuroimaging and neurosonology are important tools in neurology. One of the main objectives of this panel is to foster their correct use in Europe. As a field of knowledge, imaging of the nervous system is experiencing a tremendous expansion because of the complexity of the brain and the quick advances in imaging technology. Thus, the neurologist needs updated information on the appropriate and economical use of these tools. Guidelines on training and the use of these tools in multiple sclerosis and stroke are available. The panel has also worked with other EFNS panels to contribute the imaging aspects of guidelines on the management of a number of disorders of the nervous system. In particular, this panel is currently working to provide guidelines for the application of conventional MRI for the diagnosis and monitoring of patients with motor neuron disease (MND) in clinical practice, and to clarify the current status and clinical role of advanced neuroimaging techniques in MND.
Neuroimaging and neurosonology are also important research tools. Another objective of the panel is to facilitate research on neuroimaging and sonology across Europe. A survey led by Drs. Herholz and Baron was published in 2001. More recently the panel has contributed to the consensus document on European Brain Research to guide the planning for the VII Framework Programme.
Please feel free to browse the Neuroimaging forum and give us your opinion on the field of Neuroimaging and aspects that would require Task Forces to study or implement them. Feel also free to indicate your willingness to serve on the Neuroimaging and -sonology panel or in one of its Task Forces.
Pulications of the Panel
Guidelines:
Masdeu JC, Irima P, Asenbaum S, Bogousslavsky J, Brainin M, Chabriat H, Herholz K, Markus HS, Martinez-Vila E, Niederkorn K, Schellinger PD, Seitz RJ; EFNS. EFNS guideline on neuroimaging in acute stroke. Report of an EFNS task force. Eur J Neurol. 2006 Dec; 13 (12): 1271-83. (Also available in: R Hughes, M Brainin, NE Gilhus (eds) European Handbook of Neurological Management. Blackwell, Oxford 2006. Pages 28-44)
Filippi M, Rocca MA, Arnold DL, Bakshi R, Barkhof F, De Stefano N, Fazkas F, Frohman , Wolinsky JS. EFNS guidelines onthe use of neuroimagng in the management of multipe sclerosis. Eur J Neurol. 2006 Apr; 13(4): 313-25. (Also available in: R Hughes, M Brainin, NE Gilhus (eds) European Handbook of Neurological Management. Blackwell, Oxford 2006. Pages 45-62)
Pantano P, Chollet F, Paulson O, von Kummer R,Laihinen A, Leenders K,Yancheva S; European Federation of Neurological Societies Task Force of Neuroimaging in Neurology. Curricula in Europe.EFNS Task Force onTeachng of Neuroimaging in Neurology Curricula in Europe: present status and rcommendations for the future. Eur J Neurol. 2001 Nov; 8(6):541-48. Review.
Surveys and Statements on Research in Europe
Herholz K, Perani D, Fazekas F, Markus H, Baumgartner RW, Baron JC. A survey of neuroimaging research in European neurological departments. Eur J Neurol. 2001 Mar; 8(2):111-7.
Ackerberg C, Masdeu J, Hari R, Magisretti P, Duffau H, Ramsey N, Bunting C. Neuroimaging: From clinical application to basic principles. In: Olesen J, Baker MG, Freund T, di Luca M, Mendlewicz J, Ragan I, Westphal M. Consensus document on brain research. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 2006; 77(Suppl. 1):142-143