Journal of magnetic resonance imaging : JMRI
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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.
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J Magn Reson Imaging · Nov 2018
Integrating dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging and diffusion kurtosis imaging for neoadjuvant chemotherapy assessment of nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Since neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) has proven a benefit for locally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), early response evaluation after chemotherapy is important to implement individualized therapy for NPC in the era of precision medicine. ⋯ 2 Technical Efficacy: Stage 2 J. Magn. Reson. Imaging 2018;47:1208-1216.
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J Magn Reson Imaging · Nov 2018
Use of diffusion kurtosis imaging and quantitative dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI for the differentiation of breast tumors.
Breast MRI is a sensitive imaging technique to assess breast cancer but its effectiveness still remains to be improved. ⋯ 3 Technical Efficacy: Stage 2 J. Magn. Reson. Imaging 2018;47:1358-1366.
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J Magn Reson Imaging · Oct 2018
Exploration of male urethral sphincter complex using diffusion tensor imaging (DTI)-based fiber-tracking.
Urinary incontinence is a major clinical problem arising primarily from age-related degenerative changes to the sphincter muscles. However, the precise anatomy of the normal male sphincter muscles has yet to be established. Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) may offer a unique insight into muscle microstructure and fiber architecture. ⋯ 1 Technical Efficacy: Stage 2 J. Magn. Reson. Imaging 2018;48:1002-1011.