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    • To adaptively combine both PET temporal and MRI information for improved direct Patlak reconstruction.
    • To investigate methods for integrating PET and MRI data within kernel learning, addressing potential signal mismatches.
    • To enhance the quality of functional PET imaging by leveraging anatomical MRI data.

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    • Development and evaluation of adaptive kernel learning approaches for PET image reconstruction.
    • Utilizing computer simulations and hybrid real-patient data from simultaneous PET/MR scanners.
    • Examining different strategies for combining PET temporal and MRI spatial information, considering structural similarity.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed adaptive method effectively combines PET temporal and MRI spatial information.
    • The approach based on structure similarity index demonstrated superior performance.
    • Significant improvements in noise reduction and spatial resolution were observed in the reconstructed PET images.

    Conclusions:

    • Adaptive combination of PET temporal and MRI spatial information significantly enhances direct Patlak reconstruction quality.
    • The structure similarity index is a key factor for optimal integration of multi-modal imaging data.
    • This approach holds promise for improving diagnostic accuracy in oncology, cardiology, and neuroscience using PET/MRI.