This book gives an insight into algorithms used for analysis and
interpretation Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and specifically dynamic
contrast - enhanced MRI data. It discusses state of the art and cutting
edge segmentation and patient motion correction methods, evaluation and
analysis techniques and their application in research and clinical
routine. The book presents a comprehensive solution for fully automated
objective assessment of data acquired from patients with inflammatory
conditions. We show how data can be interpreted using a novel
model-based approach, which permits understanding of the behaviour of
tissues undergoing the medical procedure, and allows for robust and
accurate extraction of various parameters that quantify the extent of
inflammation. The author and her colleagues took this scientific work
further and developed a platform for analysis of MRI and dynamic MRI
data DYNAMIKA, www.dynamika-ra.com, www.imageanalysis.org.uk which
became a standard in processing data acquired from patients with
inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and cancer.