Improved Processing Method for MRI Contrast Images

Brief Description

A novel method using Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) combined with Statistical Parametric Mapping (SPM) as an effective diagnostic tool for Traumatic Brain Injury.

Full Description

Researchers at UC Irvine have developed a novel MRI processing method by strategically combining Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) alongside Statistical Parametric Mapping (SPM) as an effective diagnostic tool for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Their research has shown a maximal Area Underneath the Receiver Operating Characteristic Curve (AUROC) of 1.000, indicating perfect diagnostic capability.

Suggested uses

• Diagnostic tool in medical imaging centers and hospitals 
• Research tool in clinical studies focusing on brain injuries 
• Adjunct diagnostic methodology in neurology and radiology 
• Development of personalized treatment plans for TBI patients

Advantages

• Non-invasive imaging technique 
• Provides a standardized methodology for TBI diagnosis 
• Potential for case-specific evaluation to refine diagnosis 
• Opens avenues for further validation and optimization based on larger patient cohorts 
• High diagnostic accuracy

Patent Status

Patent Pending

Related Materials

• Micah Daniel Vinet, Alexander Samir Ayoub, Russell Chow, Joseph C. Wu, Validation of diffusion tensor imaging for diagnosis of traumatic brain injury, Neuroscience Informatics, Volume 4, Issue 2, 2024.