Automatic calculation of Mercuri grades from CT and MR muscle images

Mercuri grading of muscle images is a useful method to evaluate the progression of muscular dystrophies. However, because Mercuri grading is skill-based, few competent experts are available. We therefore developed an automated method for Mercuri grade calculations.

Source: Brain and Development - July 11, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Takahiro Nakayama, Akihiko Ishiyama, Terumi Murakami, En Kimura, Satoshi Kuru Tags: Original article Source Type: research