Journal of neuroimaging : official journal of the American Society of Neuroimaging
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Impact of Synthetic Lesional MR Images in Automated Focal Cortical Dysplasia Detection in Low-Data Scenarios

Jun 4, 2026

This study investigates whether synthetic MRI data can enhance the automated detection of focal cortical dysplasia (FCD) in scenarios with limited real data. The authors generated realistic synthetic MRIs and found that using these images improved detection sensitivity and model confidence, while also reducing the need for manual annotations. However, they concluded that when sufficient real data is available, it remains more effective than synthetic augmentation for FCD detection.

Association of Acute Ischemic Stroke Volume With Post-Stroke Epilepsy Development

May 6, 2026

The authors aimed to determine whether acute ischemic stroke volume independently predicts the development of post-stroke epilepsy (PSE) and to compare its predictive power to the existing SeLECT score, which relies on manual extraction of neuroimaging variables. Their findings indicate that stroke volume is indeed an independent predictor of PSE, offering comparable predictive accuracy to the neuroimaging components of the SeLECT score, thus suggesting its potential as a scalable and automated alternative for PSE risk assessment.

Facial Nerve Tractography of Vestibular Schwannomas: A Systematic Review of MR Acquisition and Analysis Pipelines

Mar 24, 2026

The authors aim to evaluate the reliability of facial nerve diffusion MR tractography in pre-operative planning for vestibular schwannoma resection, particularly questioning the high success rates reported in previous studies. Through a systematic review of 22 studies, they found significant variability in tractography methodologies, suggesting that the true effectiveness of this technique may be overestimated. They advocate for standardized reporting metrics to enhance transparency and reliability in future research.