Blackman et al.[1] conducted a meta-analysis investigating the prevalence of clinically
relevant brain MRI abnormalities in patients receiving scans for first-episode psychoses …

To the Editor We believe that Blackman et al1 have overestimated the usefulness of
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) due to their definition of “clinically relevant.” What is …

Importance Individuals presenting with first-episode psychosis (FEP) may have a secondary
(“organic”) etiology to their symptoms that can be identified using neuroimaging. Because …

Background There is no consensus as to whether magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
should be used as part of the initial clinical evaluation of patients with first-episode …

Objective: Despite the lack of clear guidelines, neuroimaging (computed tomography [CT] or
magnetic resonance imaging [MRI]) is frequently performed in subjects presenting with first …

Background: Australian and US guidelines recommend routine brain imaging, either
computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging, to exclude structural lesions in …

First-episode psychosis (FEP) is defined as the first occurrence of delusions, hallucinations,
or psychic disorganization of significant magnitude, lasting more than 7 days. Evolution is …

In this systematic review of the literature, we reviewed the evidence for maintaining the
current recommendation that a routine CT scan should be performed in first-episode …

In this issue, Falkenberg et al explore the practicability of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
as part of the initial clinical assessment in patients with first-episode psychosis and the …

Background. No consensus between guidelines exists regarding neuroimaging in first-
episode psychosis. The purpose of this study is to assess anomalies found in structural …