Why the study?
The study was conducted to explore the potential use of conventional and novel MRI measurements as prognostic biomarkers in multiple sclerosis patients.
Do MRI measurements hold prognostic value for multiple sclerosis patients?
Do MRI measurements hold prognostic value for multiple sclerosis patients?
Standard and novel MRI metrics hold important prognostic value for multiple sclerosis patients, though some parameters require cautious interpretation.
Background and Objectives: In this critical review, we explore the potential use of MRI measurements as prognostic biomarkers in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients, for both conventional measurements and more novel techniques such as magnetization transfer, diffusion tensor, and proton spectroscopy MRI. Materials and Methods: All authors individually and comprehensively reviewed each of the aspects listed below in PubMed, Medline, and Google Scholar. Results: There are numerous MRI metrics that have been proven by clinical studies to hold important prognostic value for MS patients, most of which can be readily obtained from standard 1.5T MRI scans. Conclusions: While some of these parameters have passed the test of time and seem to be associated with a reliable predictive power, some are still better interpreted with caution. We hope this will serve as a reminder of how vast a resource we have on our hands in this versatile tool—it is up to us to make use of it.
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Tiu et al. (2022) conducted a review in Multiple sclerosis. MRI measurements was evaluated on Prognostic value.
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