Journal of magnetic resonance imaging : JMRI
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J Magn Reson Imaging · Nov 2018
Analysis of diffusion tensor measurements of the human cervical spinal cord based on semiautomatic segmentation of the white and gray matter.
Segmentation of the gray and white matter (GM, WM) of the human spinal cord in MRI images as well as the analysis of spinal cord diffusivity are challenging. When appropriately segmented, diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) of the spinal cord might be beneficial in the diagnosis and prognosis of several diseases. ⋯ 1 Technical Efficacy: Stage 2 J. Magn. Reson. Imaging 2018;47:1217-1227.
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Exponential fitting of multiecho spin echo sequences with skipped echoes is still commonly used for quantification of transverse relaxation (T2 ). ⋯ 2 Technical Efficacy: Stage 1 J. Magn. Reson. Imaging 2018;47:1432-1440.
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J Magn Reson Imaging · Nov 2018
Quantitative susceptibility mapping across two clinical field strengths: Contrast-to-noise ratio enhancement at 1.5T.
Quantitative susceptibility mapping (QSM) is an MRI postprocessing technique that allows quantification of the spatial distribution of tissue magnetic susceptibility in vivo. Contributing sources include iron, blood products, calcium, myelin, and lipid content. ⋯ 1 Technical Efficacy: Stage 1 J. Magn. Reson. Imaging 2018;47:1410-1420.
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J Magn Reson Imaging · Nov 2018
Diagnostic accuracy of a clinical carotid plaque MR protocol using a neurovascular coil compared to a surface coil protocol.
Carotid plaque imaging with MRI is becoming more commonplace, but practical challenges exist in performing plaque imaging with surface coils. ⋯ 1 Technical Efficacy: Stage 2 J. Magn. Reson. Imaging 2018;47:1264-1272.
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J Magn Reson Imaging · Nov 2018
Comparative StudyProspective comparison of PI-RADS version 2 and qualitative in-house categorization system in detection of prostate cancer.
Prostate Imaging-Reporting and Data System v. 2 (PI-RADSv2) provides standardized nomenclature for interpretation of prostate multiparametric MRI (mpMRI). Inclusion of additional features for categorization may provide benefit to stratification of disease. ⋯ 1 Technical Efficacy: Stage 3 J. Magn. Reson. Imaging 2018;47:1326-1335.