Comparison of diagnostic values of two magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) protocols for diagnosis of breast lesions.

Background: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has a pivotal role in diagnosing breast lesions. Here we aimed to compare the diagnostic values of Abbreviated and Full Breast MRI for breast lesions.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional study performed in 2017-2021 on 80 women with breast lesions.

Vascular age based on coronary calcium burden and carotid intima media thickness (a comparative study).

Background: Considering the importance of vascular age in the risk assessment of cardiovascular events and the presence of different methods for its estimation, this study aims to evaluate and compare vascular age according to coronary artery calcium scoring (CACS) and carotid ultrasonography.

Methods: This study was conducted in Isfahan on patients who underwent CACS and carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) assessments within 30 days. In patients who were candidates for CACS, calcium score was measured, then they were invited for carotid ultrasonography, and CIMT was measured.

Predictive value of number and volume of demyelinating plaques in treatment response in patients with multiple sclerosis treated with INF-B.

Background: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune, inflammatory disease of the central nervous system. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings are associated with disease clinical activity and response to treatment. This study aimed to evaluate the future value of plaque number and volume in MRI as radiological criteria in determining the treatment response to INF-B in patients with MS.