Quantifying brain microstructure with diffusion MRI: Theory and parameter estimation

DS Novikov, E Fieremans, SN Jespersen… - NMR in …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
We review, systematize and discuss models of diffusion in neuronal tissue, by putting them
into an overarching physical context of coarse‐graining over an increasing diffusion length …

Imaging brain microstructure with diffusion MRI: practicality and applications

DC Alexander, TB Dyrby, M Nilsson… - NMR in …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
This article gives an overview of microstructure imaging of the brain with diffusion MRI and
reviews the state of the art. The microstructure‐imaging paradigm aims to estimate and map …

SCT: Spinal Cord Toolbox, an open-source software for processing spinal cord MRI data

B De Leener, S Lévy, SM Dupont, VS Fonov, N Stikov… - Neuroimage, 2017 - Elsevier
For the past 25 years, the field of neuroimaging has witnessed the development of several
software packages for processing multi-parametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) to …

[HTML][HTML] Challenges for biophysical modeling of microstructure

IO Jelescu, M Palombo, F Bagnato… - Journal of Neuroscience …, 2020 - Elsevier
The biophysical modeling efforts in diffusion MRI have grown considerably over the past 25
years. In this review, we dwell on the various challenges along the journey of bringing a …

PAM50: Unbiased multimodal template of the brainstem and spinal cord aligned with the ICBM152 space

B De Leener, VS Fonov, DL Collins, V Callot, N Stikov… - Neuroimage, 2018 - Elsevier
Template-based analysis of multi-parametric MRI data of the spinal cord sets the foundation
for standardization and reproducibility, thereby hel** the discovery of new biomarkers of …

[HTML][HTML] Translating state-of-the-art spinal cord MRI techniques to clinical use: A systematic review of clinical studies utilizing DTI, MT, MWF, MRS, and fMRI

AR Martin, I Aleksanderek, J Cohen-Adad… - NeuroImage: Clinical, 2016 - Elsevier
Background A recent meeting of international imaging experts sponsored by the
International Spinal Research Trust (ISRT) and the Wings for Life Foundation identified 5 …

Along-axon diameter variation and axonal orientation dispersion revealed with 3D electron microscopy: implications for quantifying brain white matter microstructure …

HH Lee, K Yaros, J Veraart, JL Pathan… - Brain Structure and …, 2019 - Springer
Tissue microstructure modeling of diffusion MRI signal is an active research area striving to
bridge the gap between macroscopic MRI resolution and cellular-level tissue architecture …

Map** the human connectome using diffusion MRI at 300 mT/m gradient strength: Methodological advances and scientific impact

Q Fan, C Eichner, M Afzali, L Mueller, CMW Tax… - Neuroimage, 2022 - Elsevier
Tremendous efforts have been made in the last decade to advance cutting-edge MRI
technology in pursuit of map** structural connectivity in the living human brain with …

Comprehensive diffusion MRI dataset for in vivo human brain microstructure map** using 300 mT/m gradients

Q Tian, Q Fan, T Witzel, MN Polackal, NA Ohringer… - Scientific data, 2022 - nature.com
Strong gradient systems can improve the signal-to-noise ratio of diffusion MRI
measurements and enable a wider range of acquisition parameters that are beneficial for …

Simultaneous brain, brainstem, and spinal cord pharmacological-fMRI reveals involvement of an endogenous opioid network in attentional analgesia

V Oliva, R Hartley-Davies, R Moran, AE Pickering… - Elife, 2022 - elifesciences.org
Pain perception is decreased by shifting attentional focus away from a threatening event.
This attentional analgesia engages parallel descending control pathways from anterior …