Methods for detecting abnormalities and degenerative processes in soft tissue using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9002428
APP PUB NO 20120197105A1
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13360714

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The present invention provides methods to detect degenerative processes and abnormalities in soft tissues at high spatial resolution, high signal-to-noise ratio and short scanning times, based on quantitative tissue properties. These methods might provide a useful tool to detect and assess abnormalities in soft tissues and to monitor disease progression.

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  • THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY

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Dougherty, Robert Menlo Park, US 10 1861
Mazer, Aviv Stanford, US 2 14
Wandell, Brian Stanford, US 3 55

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