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Diffusion Tensor Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Analysis of Neurodegenerative Diseases
Published on: July 28, 2013
Harpreet Hyare1, Enrico De Vita2, Marie-Claire Porter1
1MRC Prion Unit at UCL, Institute of Prion Diseases, London SE1 7EH, UK.
Cerebral water diffusivity, specifically in the putamen, shows promise as a biomarker for prion disease severity. This imaging measure could aid in future therapeutic trials for these rare neurodegenerative conditions.
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