Progress of Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy in the Study of the Effects of Smoking on the Brain

Abstract

Smoking is one of the main risk factors for premature onset of illness and death. With the continuous advancement of magnetic resonance technology, magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) has become a valuable diagnostic tool in clinical practice. Like other modalities of magnetic resonance imaging, MRS is non-invasive and can reflect changes in the concentration of neurotransmitters and metabolites in the brain. Smoking is a global health problem, and in recent years, some studies have applied MRS to observe the effects of smoking on the brain. This article reviews the progress in the use of MRS for studying the smoking population, summarizing the effects of tobacco on brain metabolism. This review provides a new perspective for in-depth research on the neurobiological mechanisms of tobacco dependence and technical support for the early diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the negative effects of smoking on the brain.

Keywords

• magnetic resonance spectroscopy (mrs)
• metabolite
• smoking
• brain