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Assessing the Diagnostic Accuracy of Brain MR Spectroscopy for Various Neurologic Pathologies: A Comparative Study with Final Clinical Diagnoses in Patients Referred to Shiraz University Hospitals (2021-2024)

2025-07-07 radiology and imaging Title + abstract only
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IntroductionMagnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) of the brain offers significant potential for monitoring metabolic alterations associated with neurological pathologies. However, to date, its application has predominantly been limited to research settings and a select number of clinical centers. This study aimed to assess the diagnostic accuracy of brain MRS in detecting various neurological diseases. MethodsBrain MRS examinations conducted at public hospitals affiliated with Shiraz University...

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