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Free pics, or publicly available images, can revolutionize the way you approach ALS scanning. By incorporating free pics into your scanning workflow, you can:
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The "motor band sign" visible on T2-weighted or FLAIR images.
| | What it does | Why it's "Better" for ALS | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) | Measures the movement of water molecules in the brain to map the integrity of white matter tracts. | It produces a Fractional Anisotropy (FA) map . In ALS, a reduction in FA indicates damage to the CST, providing a tangible measure of neurodegeneration. | | T2-Relaxometry | Measures the time it takes for protons to "relax" after being excited by an MRI pulse. | Calculates a T2-map , offering another quantitative measurement of tissue structure and pathology in motor pathways. | | 7-Tesla Ultra-High-Field MRI | The latest generation of MRI scanner with a much stronger magnet. | Provides incredibly detailed, high-resolution pictures that can visualize cortical layers and tiny lesions in the spinal cord, offering unprecedented views of ALS pathology. | For quick reference or to find a single,
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4. The Role of Free Diagnostic Tools (Screening vs. Diagnosis)
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