Modeling white matter microstructure.

Modeling white matter microstructure.
Funct Neurol. 2016 Dec 12;:1-12
Authors: Duval T, Stikov N, Cohen-Adad J
Abstract
Quantitative magnetic resonance imaging can be combined with advanced biophysical models to measure microstructural features of white matter. Non-invasive microstructural imaging has the potential to revolutionize neuroscience, and acquiring these measures in clinically feasible times would greatly improve patient monitoring and clinical studies of drug efficacy. However, a good understanding of microstructural imaging techniques is essential to set realistic expectations and to prevent over-interpretation of results. This review explains the methodology behind microstructural modeling and imaging, and gives an overview of the breakthroughs and challenges associated with it.
PMID: 27938528 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Functional Neurology - December 14, 2016 Category: Neurology Tags: Funct Neurol Source Type: research