CRC Press Biomagnetics: Principles and Applications of Biomagnetic Stimulation and Imaging

Discover the Most Advanced Technologies in Biomagnetics Co-edited by Professor Ueno, a leader in the biomagnetics field for over 40 years, Biomagnetics: Principles and Applications of Biomagnetic Stimulation and Imaging explains the physical principles of biomagnetic stimulation and imaging and explores applications of the latest techniques in neuroscience, clinical medicine, and healthcare. The book shows you how the techniques are used in hospitals and why they are so promising. A brief overview of recent research trends in biomagnetics provides you with an up-to-date, informative guide to explore further in this field. The book focuses on three important areas: Magnetic nerve stimulation and transcranial magnetic stimulation Biomagnetic measurements and imaging of the human brain by advanced technologies of magnetoencephalography and MRI Biomagnetic approaches to potential treatments of cancers, pains, and other neurological and psychiatric diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease and depression These core areas of the book were developed from the editors’ prestigious graduate-level courses in biomedical engineering. The text also discusses biomagnetic approaches to advanced medicine, including regenerative and rehabilitation medicine. Review "The interactions between (electro)magnetic fields and biological materials are complex. Complexity increases when biological materials are alive and performing a physiological function. Understanding these interactions requires solid knowledge on electromagnetism, biology and physiology, and an openness of mind. The book succeeds in presenting this complex matter in a rigorous but understandable way. This book will be of great interest for both engineers and physicist working in the fields, as well as for the technically-skilled medical doctors...This is a highly recommended book...Anyone working or wishing to work in the filed should read it."―Pere J. Riu, in BioMedical Engineering OnLine, 2016 "This book provides a very good review of a large amount of information on the use of magnetic fields for the stimulation of the brain and imaging. It is particularly strong in the area of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) of the brain, where the authors have made important contributions to the field. The parameters … are well described, along with some of the current limitations of this technique. The material is at a level that provides a good starting point for both students and designers who wish to work in this area. … The discussion of magnetoencephalography (MEG) includes a good description of the inverse problem in locating the signal generating nerves and the need to detect very weak magnetic signals that are generated by the firing of small nerve bundles. … The treatment of nuclear magnetic resonance is quite complete. … a good starting point for students and workers in the field who are interested in both MRI imaging systems and those who are interested in exploring the effects of magnetic fields on biological systems."―Frank S. Barnes, Professor Emeritus of Electrical Computer and Energy Engineering, University of Colorado at Boulder "Biomagnetics to a large extent reflects the extraordinary scientific accomplishments of Dr. Shoogo Ueno. At the same time, this book is so well organized that it could be used as a textbook for a senior or graduate course in biomagnetics. Unlike most other books in this field, the focus here is a mechanistic understanding of the fundamental phenomena, which are then harnessed for important applications. In a clear and pedagogical approach, Professors Ueno and Sekino introduce you to the extraordinary discoveries made in Dr. Ueno’s laboratory. One example is the invention of the figure eight coil that is used to induce transcranial magnetic stimulation, which today is a growing field of medicine for the treatment of devastating conditions that do not respond to drug therapy. Biomagnetics also describes two importan