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  • 1Computational Intelligence and Machine Learning Group, University of Regensburg, 93040, Regensburg, Germany. dsalas@ugr.es.

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This study introduces an automated method to create a standard template for [123I]FP-CIT SPECT brain images, overcoming challenges with low signal intensity. The new procedure accurately registers images without requiring high-resolution MRI, aiding neurological studies.

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Keywords:
FP-CIT SPECT brain imagesParkinsonSpatial normalizationTemplate

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    • Successful automated construction of a [123I]FP-CIT SPECT template in MNI space.
    • Accurate image registration achieved even with low-intensity SPECT data.
    • The method demonstrated effectiveness without the need for high-resolution MRI.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed fully automatic methodology enables accurate [123I]FP-CIT SPECT template generation.
    • This approach enhances the utility of [123I]FP-CIT SPECT imaging in neurological research and diagnostics.
    • The procedure is valuable for studies where high-resolution MRI is unavailable.