Enhancing Value of MRI: A Call for Action
As national healthcare spending has spiraled out of control, payment reform that moves from volume to value ‐based payment has been introduced as a practical solution. Under alternative value‐based payment models, physicians and clinical teams must deliver the best care possible at a lower cost. Medical imaging has changed the way we diagnose disease, evaluate severity, assess treatment effects, and p rovide biological insights for the pathophysiology of many diseases. Over the past 50 years, imaging techniques have become increasingly advanced—from X‐ray to computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI...
Source: Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging - November 15, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Yoshimi Anzai, Satoshi Minoshima, Vivian S. Lee Tags: COMMENTARY Source Type: research

Amide proton transfer imaging to evaluate the grading of squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix: A comparative study using 18F FDG PET
ConclusionThe APT SI was positively correlated with the SCCC grades. APT imaging maybe a promising method for predicting SCCC histologic grades.Level of Evidence: 2Technical Efficacy: Stage 2J. Magn. Reson. Imaging 2018. (Source: Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
Source: Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging - November 14, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Beibei Li, Hongzan Sun, Siyu Zhang, Xiaoqi Wang, Qiyong Guo Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Correlation of quantitative pancreatic T1 value and HbA1c value in subjects with normal and impaired glucose tolerance
ConclusionPancreatic T1 value has the potential of being an imaging biomarker for the assessment of IGT.Level of Evidence: 2Technical Efficacy: Stage 2J. Magn. Reson. Imaging 2018. (Source: Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
Source: Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging - November 14, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Yoshifumi Noda, Satoshi Goshima, Yusuke Tsuji, Kimihiro Kajita, Hiroshi Kawada, Nobuyuki Kawai, Yukichi Tanahashi, Masayuki Matsuo Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Characterization of clinical human prostate cancer lesions using 3.0 ‐T sodium MRI registered to Gleason‐graded whole‐mount histopathology
ConclusionThe results of this preliminary study suggest that changes in TSC, assessed by sodium MRI, has utility as a noninvasive imaging assay to accurately characterize PCa lesions. Sodium MRI may provide useful complementary information on mpMRI, which may assist the decision ‐making of men choosing either active surveillance or treatment.Level of Evidence: 1Technical Efficacy: Stage 2J. Magn. Reson. Imaging 2018. (Source: Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
Source: Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging - November 14, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Nolan C. Broeke, Justin Peterson, Joseph Lee, Peter A. Martin, Adam Farag, Jose A. Gomez, Madeleine Moussa, Mena Gaed, Joseph Chin, Stephen E. Pautler, Aaron Ward, Glenn Bauman, Robert Bartha, Timothy J. Scholl Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Accuracy and precision of proton density fat fraction measurement across field strengths and scan intervals: A phantom and human study
ConclusionCSE ‐PDFF is a robust QIB with high linearity, small bias, and excellent repeatability/reproducibility. A change of more than 3 PDFF% across field strengths within 2 weeks of scan interval likely reflects a true change, which is well within the clinically acceptable range.Level of Evidence: 3Technical Efficacy: Stage 2J. Magn. Reson. Imaging 2018. (Source: Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
Source: Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging - November 14, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Hye Jin Kim, Hyo Jung Cho, Bohyun Kim, Myung ‐Won You, Jei Hee Lee, Jimi Huh, Jai Keun Kim Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

A Triple ‐Classification Radiomics Model for the Differentiation of Primary Chordoma, Giant Cell Tumor, and Metastatic Tumor of Sacrum Based on T2‐Weighted and Contrast‐Enhanced T1‐Weighted MRI
BackgroundPreoperative differentiation between primary sacral chordoma (SC), sacral giant cell tumor (SGCT), and sacral metastatic tumor (SMT) is important for treatment decisions.PurposeTo develop and validate a triple ‐classification radiomics model for the preoperative differentiation of SC, SGCT, and SMT based on T2‐weighted fat saturation (T2w FS) and contrast‐enhanced T1‐weighted (CE T1w) MRI.Study typeRetrospective.PopulationA total of 120 pathologically confirmed sacral patients (54 SCs, 30 SGCTs, and 36 SMTs) were retrospectively analyzed and divided into a training set (n  = 83) and a validation set (...
Source: Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging - November 14, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Ping Yin, Ning Mao, Chao Zhao, Jiangfen Wu, Lei Chen, Nan Hong Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Brain abnormalities in myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome: Evaluation by diffusional kurtosis imaging and neurite orientation dispersion and density imaging
ConclusionRight SLF abnormalities may be a diagnostic marker for ME/CFS.Level of Evidence: 1Technical Efficacy: Stage 2J. Magn. Reson. Imaging 2018. (Source: Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
Source: Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging - November 14, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Yukio Kimura, Noriko Sato, Miho Ota, Yoko Shigemoto, Emiko Morimoto, Mikako Enokizono, Hiroshi Matsuda, Isu Shin, Keiko Amano, Hirohiko Ono, Wakiro Sato, Takashi Yamamura Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Quantitative radiomic biomarkers for discrimination between neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder and multiple sclerosis
ConclusionThe diagnostic radiomic ‐signature‐based nomogram has potential utility for individualized disease discrimination of NMOSD from MS in clinical practice.Level of Evidence: 4Technical Efficacy: Stage 2J. Magn. Reson. Imaging 2018. (Source: Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
Source: Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging - November 8, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Xiaoxiao Ma, Liwen Zhang, Dehui Huang, Jinhao Lyu, Mengjie Fang, Jianxing Hu, Yali Zang, Dekang Zhang, Hang Shao, Lin Ma, Jie Tian, Di Dong, Xin Lou Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

General anesthesia / sedation requirement influences the way MRI brain scans are ordered in a tertiary pediatric hospital
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Source: Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging - November 3, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Min Yi Sum, Kathy Low, Phua Hwee Tang Source Type: research

A Study of the Correlation of Perfusion Parameters in High ‐Resolution GRASP MRI With Microvascular Density in Lung Cancer
Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, EarlyView. (Source: Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
Source: Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging - November 3, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Lihua Chen, Xianchun Zeng, Youli Wu, Xiaochu Yan, Xuequan Huang, Hui Chen, Jiuquan Zhang, Jian Wang, Li Feng Source Type: research

Cerebral MR oximetry during acetazolamide augmentation: Beyond cerebrovascular reactivity in hemodynamic failure
Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, EarlyView. (Source: Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
Source: Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging - November 3, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Christopher Leatherday, Seena Dehkharghani, Fadi Nahab, Jason W. Allen, Junjie Wu, Ranliang Hu, Deqiang Qiu Source Type: research

Assessment of uterine artery geometry and hemodynamics in human pregnancy with 4d flow mri and its correlation with doppler ultrasound
Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, EarlyView. (Source: Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
Source: Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging - November 3, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Eileen Hwuang, Marta Vidorreta, Nadav Schwartz, Brianna F. Moon, Kirpal Kochar, Matthew Dylan Tisdall, John A. Detre, Walter R.T. Witschey Source Type: research

Visualizing wall enhancement over time in unruptured intracranial aneurysms using 3D vessel wall imaging
Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, EarlyView. (Source: Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
Source: Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging - November 3, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Bing Tian, Shahed Toossi, Laura Eisenmenger, Farshid Faraji, Megan K. Ballweber, S. Andrew Josephson, Henrik Haraldsson, Chengcheng Zhu, Sinyeob Ahn, Gerhard Laub, Christopher Hess, David Saloner Source Type: research

Prediction of Abnormal Bone Density and Osteoporosis From Lumbar Spine MR Using Modified Dixon Quant in 257 Subjects With Quantitative Computed Tomography as Reference
Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, EarlyView. (Source: Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
Source: Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging - November 3, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Yinxia Zhao, Mingqian Huang, Jie Ding, Xintao Zhang, Karl Spuhler, Shaoyong Hu, Mianwen LI, Wei Fan, Lin Chen, Xiaodong Zhang, Shaolin Li, Quan Zhou, Chuan Huang Source Type: research

Patient ‐specific requirements and clinical validation of MRI‐based pressure mapping: A two‐center study in patients with aortic coarctation
Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, EarlyView. (Source: Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
Source: Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging - November 3, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Leonid Goubergrits, Florian Hellmeier, Dominik Neumann, Viorel Mihalef, Mehmet A. Gulsun, Marcello Chinali, Aurelio Secinaro, Kilian Runte, Stephan Schubert, Felix Berger, Titus Kuehne, Anja Hennemuth, Marcus Kelm Source Type: research