Four functional magnetic resonance imaging techniques for skeletal muscle exploration, a systematic review

S Caroca, D Villagran, S Chabert - European journal of radiology, 2021 - Elsevier
Background The study of muscle health has become more relevant lately, due to global
aging and a higher incidence of musculoskeletal pathologies. Current exploration …

[HTML][HTML] Possibilities of using multi-b-value diffusion magnetic resonance imaging for classification of brain lesions

T Kopřivová, M Keřkovský, T Jůza, V Vybíhal… - Academic …, 2024 - Elsevier
In contrast to conventional diffusion magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), multi-b-value
diffusion MRI methods are able to separate the signal from free water, pseudo-diffusion, and …

Optimizing b‐values schemes for diffusion MRI of the brain with segmented Intravoxel Incoherent Motion (IVIM) model

C Paganelli, MA Zampini, L Morelli… - Journal of Applied …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Purpose To define an optimal set of b‐values for accurate derivation of diffusion MRI
parameters in the brain with segmented Intravoxel Incoherent Motion (IVIM) model. Methods …

Effects of fitting methods, high b-values and image quality on diffusion and perfusion quantification and reproducibility in the calf

YH Nai, X Wang, J Gan, CPL Lian, RF Kirwan… - Computers in Biology …, 2023 - Elsevier
Purposes The study aimed to optimize diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) image acquisition
and analysis protocols in calf muscles by investigating the effects of different model-fitting …

Quantification of intravoxel incoherent motion with optimized b‐values using deep neural network

W Lee, B Kim, HW Park - Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Purpose To develop a framework for quantifying intravoxel incoherent motion (IVIM)
parameters, where a neural network for quantification and b‐values for diffusion‐weighted …

Image quality assessment to emulate experts' perception in lumbar MRI using machine learning

S Chabert, JS Castro, L Muñoz, P Cox, R Riveros… - Applied Sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
Medical image quality is crucial to obtaining reliable diagnostics. Most quality controls rely
on routine tests using phantoms, which do not reflect closely the reality of images obtained …

An optimized b‐value sampling for the quantification of interstitial fluid using diffusion‐weighted MRI, a genetic algorithm approach

GS Drenthen, JFA Jansen… - Magnetic …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Purpose Multi‐b‐value diffusion‐weighted MRI techniques can simultaneously measure the
parenchymal diffusivity, microvascular perfusion, and a third, intermediate diffusion …

Differentiation of glioma and solitary brain metastasis: a multi-parameter magnetic resonance imaging study using histogram analysis

Y Su, R Cheng, J Guo, M Zhang, J Wang, H Ji, C Wang… - BMC cancer, 2024 - Springer
Background Differentiation of glioma and solitary brain metastasis (SBM), which requires
biopsy or multi-disciplinary diagnosis, remains sophisticated clinically. Histogram analysis of …

Highly accelerated multi‐shot intravoxel incoherent motion diffusion‐weighted imaging in brain enabled by parametric POCS‐based multiplexed sensitivity encoding

S Chen, ML Chu, L Liang, YJ Liu, NK Chen… - NMR in …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Recently, intravoxel incoherent motion (IVIM) diffusion‐weighted imaging (DWI) has also
been demonstrated as an imaging tool for applications in neurological and neurovascular …

Perfusion and diffusion in meningioma tumors: a preliminary multiparametric analysis with dynamic susceptibility contrast and intravoxel incoherent motion MRI

MA Zampini, G Buizza, C Paganelli, G Fontana… - Magnetic Resonance …, 2020 - Elsevier
Multiparametric MRI is a remarkable imaging method for the assessment of patho-
physiological processes. In particular, brain tumor characterization has taken advantage of …