2019
Modeling the acute pharmacological response to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors in human brain using simultaneous PET/MR imaging
Gryglewski G, Klöbl M, Berroterán-Infante N, Rischka L, Balber T, Vanicek T, Pichler V, Kautzky A, Klebermass EM, Reed MB, Vraka C, Hienert M, James GM, Silberbauer L, Godbersen GM, Unterholzner J, Michenthaler P, Hartenbach M, Winkler-Pjrek E, Wadsak W, Mitterhauser M, Hahn A, Hacker M, Kasper S, Lanzenberger R. Modeling the acute pharmacological response to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors in human brain using simultaneous PET/MR imaging. European Neuropsychopharmacology 2019, 29: 711-719. PMID: 31076187, DOI: 10.1016/j.euroneuro.2019.04.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSelective serotonin reuptake inhibitorsSerotonin reuptake inhibitorsReuptake inhibitorsPharmacological responsePharmacological imagingFunctional MRIRandomized double-blind designResting-state functional MRIAcute pharmacological responsesCitalopram plasma concentrationsPrevalent neuropsychiatric conditionsDouble-blind designMechanism of actionPlacebo scansInfusion paradigmPlasma levelsSSRI effectsDrug challengePatient outcomesPlasma concentrationsDrug infusionInfluence treatmentConstant infusionLarger sample sizePET/MR scans
2018
Reduced task durations in functional PET imaging with [18F]FDG approaching that of functional MRI
Rischka L, Gryglewski G, Pfaff S, Vanicek T, Hienert M, Klöbl M, Hartenbach M, Haug A, Wadsak W, Mitterhauser M, Hacker M, Kasper S, Lanzenberger R, Hahn A. Reduced task durations in functional PET imaging with [18F]FDG approaching that of functional MRI. NeuroImage 2018, 181: 323-330. PMID: 29966719, DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroimage.2018.06.079.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFunctional MRIPercent signal changeTask-specific changesMotor cortexGlucose metabolismIpsilateral motor cortexImaging modalitiesSupplementary motor areaSecondary visual cortexHybrid PET/MRI scannerConstant infusion protocolTask-specific activationInfusion protocolDifferent activation patternsHealthy subjectsMotor areaArterial samplesCMRgluConstant infusionDifferent imaging modalitiesTracer uptakeVisual cortexSignificant associationUnspecific activationPET/MRI scanner
2017
Task-relevant brain networks identified with simultaneous PET/MR imaging of metabolism and connectivity
Hahn A, Gryglewski G, Nics L, Rischka L, Ganger S, Sigurdardottir H, Vraka C, Silberbauer L, Vanicek T, Kautzky A, Wadsak W, Mitterhauser M, Hartenbach M, Hacker M, Kasper S, Lanzenberger R. Task-relevant brain networks identified with simultaneous PET/MR imaging of metabolism and connectivity. Brain Structure And Function 2017, 223: 1369-1378. PMID: 29134288, PMCID: PMC5869947, DOI: 10.1007/s00429-017-1558-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTask performanceBrain networksFunctional connectivityTask-relevant brain networksBrain regionsSimple task performanceDefault mode networkHuman brain functionResting-state networksTask-specific changesCognitive tasksMode networkFunctional MRICertain brain regionsWhite matter microstructureEntire brain networkGlucose metabolismRecent methodological advancementsBrain functionTaskYields important insightsCertain tasksRight fingerMethodological advancementsMotor cortex