ArticleSurgical neurology international2024
Applications, limitations and advancements of ultra-low-field magnetic resonance imaging: A scoping review.
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15 citing papers in PubMed.
- Advancing the Volumetric Analysis of Ultra-Low-Field Brain MRI Using Image-to-Image Translation.Magnetic resonance in medicine · 2026Article
- The potential of low-field MRI for global dementia care.Nature reviews. Neurology · 2026Review
- Proof of concept: Portable ultra-low-field MRI for the assessment of brain tumors.Neuro-oncology practice · 2026Article
- A scoping review of portable ultra-low-field MRI studies in patients with acquired brain injury: Past, present, and future.Neuroimage. Reports · 2026Review
- SynPoC: a high-quality generative diffusion model for transforming ultra-low-field point-of-care MRI using high-field MRI representations.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Environmental impact of portable MRI in remote Canadian settings.Frontiers in neuroimaging · 2026Article
- Combining Fluorescence and Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Drug Discovery-A Review.Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Ultra-low-field MRI: a David versus Goliath challenge in modern imaging.La Radiologia medica · 2025Review
- Morphological Brain Analysis Using Ultra Low-Field MRI.Human brain mapping · 2025Article
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- AI improves consistency in regional brain volumes measured in ultra-low-field MRI and 3T MRI.Frontiers in neuroimaging · 2025Article
- Feasibility and Usability of Low-Field Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Pediatric Neuroimaging in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Qualitative Study.Medical devices (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2025Article
- Review
- Portable Ultra-Low-Field MRI in Outpatient Neurology: An Examination of Clinical Performance and Patient Experience.Journal of neuroimaging : official journal of the American Society of NeuroimagingArticle
- Portable neuroimaging and AI: democratizing brain diagnostics.Frontiers in neurologyArticle
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Abstract
Background: Ultra-low-field magnetic resonance imaging (ULF-MRI) has emerged as an alternative with several portable clinical applications. This review aims to comprehensively explore its applications, potential limitations, technological advancements, and expert recommendations. Methods: A review of the literature was conducted across medical databases to identify relevant studies. Articles on clinical usage of ULF-MRI were included, and data regarding applications, limitations, and advancements were extracted. A total of 25 articles were included for qualitative analysis. Results: The review reveals ULF-MRI efficacy in intensive care settings and intraoperatively. Technological strides are evident through innovative reconstruction techniques and integration with machine learning approaches. Additional advantages include features such as portability, cost-effectiveness, reduced power requirements, and improved patient comfort. However, alongside these strengths, certain limitations of ULF-MRI were identified, including low signal-to-noise ratio, limited resolution and length of scanning sequences, as well as variety and absence of regulatory-approved contrast-enhanced imaging. Recommendations from experts emphasize optimizing imaging quality, including addressing signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and resolution, decreasing the length of scan time, and expanding point-of-care magnetic resonance imaging availability. Conclusion: This review summarizes the potential of ULF-MRI. The technology's adaptability in intensive care unit settings and its diverse clinical and surgical applications, while accounting for SNR and resolution limitations, highlight its significance, especially in resource-limited settings. Technological advancements, alongside expert recommendations, pave the way for refining and expanding ULF-MRI's utility. However, adequate training is crucial for widespread utilization.
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