Interesting article in physics world related to MRI capacity, grey matter cortical lesions, and disease progression. It was a small study of 33 MS patients (20 RRMS, 13 SPMS) and 20 non-MS patients.
One excerpt:
"While cortical lesions are not easy to see with conventional 3 Tesla MRI, researchers have now demonstrated that 7 Tesla (7T) MRI can be used to visualize these lesions. They also found that the development of lesions in the cortical grey matter is a powerful predictor of neurological disability for people with MS, and suggest that ultrahigh-field MRI could play an important role in evaluating disease progression."
Short article. If allowed, here is the link:
https://physicsworld.com/a/ultrahigh...s-progression/
Wondering where we can find a 7T machine. Hoping this leads to more targeted and efficient meds, if not an understanding of cause and cure. One can hope.
One excerpt:
"While cortical lesions are not easy to see with conventional 3 Tesla MRI, researchers have now demonstrated that 7 Tesla (7T) MRI can be used to visualize these lesions. They also found that the development of lesions in the cortical grey matter is a powerful predictor of neurological disability for people with MS, and suggest that ultrahigh-field MRI could play an important role in evaluating disease progression."
Short article. If allowed, here is the link:
https://physicsworld.com/a/ultrahigh...s-progression/
Wondering where we can find a 7T machine. Hoping this leads to more targeted and efficient meds, if not an understanding of cause and cure. One can hope.
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