Hi Joshua:

Thanks for the input. Very helpful.

Alan


On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 8:10 PM, Joshua Lee <[email protected]> wrote:

> Hi Alan,
>
> Typically subfields segmentation requires hi-resolution data (e.g. 0.4 x
> 0.4 mm in-plane resolution). The thickness of a CA subfield typically range
> between 0.5-1.00 mm, but 1.5 T data does not achieve sub-millimeter
> resolutions. Further, subfield segmentation typically requires
> high-contrast data to discern the internal boundaries formed by the stratum
> radiatum/stratum lacunosum-moleculare (SLRM). I doubt that images produced
> on a 1.5 T magnet can achieve the necessary contrast. Last, and please
> someone correct me if what I say is inaccurate, but doesn't the Van Leemput
> method use statistical priors to apply label probabilities in reference to
> a generated hippocampal surface? This would imply that the method assigns
> label probabilities without reference to a subject's SLRM intensity
> information. For volumetry, I am somewhat skeptical that a method that only
> relies on a generated surface  would be sensitive to group x subfield
> interactions; especially double dissociations in which overall volume/shape
> of the hippocampus may be similar across groups. That the that was
> generated from potentially low resolution, low contrast data cannot help
> the matter. Some may disagree about this though and I'd be interested in
> hearing what other people think about the matter. In general, I am quite
> optimistic about automated methods to segment the subfields.
>
> Joshua
>
>
>
> -
> Joshua K. Lee
> Doctoral Candidate
> Department of Psychology &
> Center for Mind and Brain
> University of California, Davis
>
>
>
> On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 12:24 PM, Alan Francis 
> <[email protected]>wrote:
>
>> Hi Bruce and FreeSurfers:
>>
>> I have received a manuscript to review for possible publication. The
>> authors have used the subfields algorithm on 1.5T scans and obtained a
>> parcellation with values. They have drawn some major conclusions on the
>> basis of the findings. My understanding is that this method can only be
>> done on 3T. Is the 1.5T results valid?
>>
>> Please advice.
>>
>> thanks,
>>
>> Alan Francis
>>
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