System, method, and computer program product for detecting neurodegeneration using differential tractography
US11523767B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16H10/40
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Described are a system, method, and computer program product for detecting neurodegeneration using differential tractography and treating neurological disorders accordingly. The method includes obtaining a first diffusion magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the brain of the patient and obtaining a plurality of diffusion MRI scans of a group of other brains. The method also includes generating a control diffusion MRI scan based on the plurality of diffusion MRI scans of the group of other brains. The method further includes determining a first anisotropy of first neural tracks of the first diffusion MRI scan and a second anisotropy of second neural tracks of the control diffusion MRI scan. The method further includes determining a differential by comparing the first anisotropy to the second anisotropy and identifying at least one neurological disorder based on the differential and a location of the first neural tracks in the brain of the patient.
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