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Image formation in diffusion MRI: A review of recent technical developments

Abstract:
Diffusion magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a standard imaging tool in clinical neurology, and is becoming increasingly important for neuroscience studies due to its ability to depict complex neuroanatomy (eg, white matter connectivity). Single-shot echo-planar imaging is currently the predominant formation method for diffusion MRI, but suffers from blurring, distortion, and low spatial resolution. A number of methods have been proposed to address these limitations and improve diffusion MRI acquisition. Here, the recent technical developments for image formation in diffusion MRI are reviewed. We discuss three areas of advance in diffusion MRI: improving image fidelity, accelerating acquisition, and increasing the signal-to-noise ratio. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 5 J. Magn. Reson. Imaging 2017.
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Published
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Peer reviewed

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10.1002/jmri.25664

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Institution:
University of Oxford
Division:
MSD
Department:
Clinical Neurosciences
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Institution:
University of Oxford
Division:
MSD
Department:
Clinical Neurosciences
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Miller, K
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091509/Z/10/Z
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Wu, W
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Marie Curie Initial Training Net-work program FP7-PEOPLE-2012-ITN-316716


Publisher:
Wiley
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Volume:
46
Issue:
3
Pages:
646–662
Publication date:
2017-02-14
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EISSN:
1522-2586
ISSN:
1053-1807


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English
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2017-02-23

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