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¹Division Pediatric Radiology, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21287-0842, USA. thuisma1@jhmi.edu

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Diffusion-weighted and diffusion tensor imaging (DWI/DTI) enhances early and specific detection of brain pathology. Understanding DWI/DTI physics is crucial for accurate interpretation and avoiding artifacts in neuroimaging.

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