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Title: Replication of the bSTAR sequence and open‐source implementation.
Authors: Lee, Nam G.1,2 (AUTHOR) namgyunl@usc.edu, Bauman, Grzegorz3,4 (AUTHOR), Bieri, Oliver3,4 (AUTHOR), Nayak, Krishna S.1,2 (AUTHOR)
Source: Magnetic Resonance in Medicine. Apr2024, Vol. 91 Issue 4, p1464-1477. 14p.
Subjects: Image reconstruction, Spatial resolution, Rapid prototyping, Technical reports, Research methodology
Abstract: Purpose: The reproducibility of scientific reports is crucial to advancing human knowledge. This paper is a summary of our experience in replicating a balanced SSFP half‐radial dual‐echo imaging technique (bSTAR) using open‐source frameworks as a response to the 2023 ISMRM "repeat it with me" Challenge. Methods: We replicated the bSTAR technique for thoracic imaging at 0.55T. The bSTAR pulse sequence is implemented in Pulseq, a vendor neutral open‐source rapid sequence prototyping environment. Image reconstruction is performed with the open‐source Berkeley Advanced Reconstruction Toolbox (BART). The replication of bSTAR, termed open‐source bSTAR, is tested by replicating several figures from the published literature. Original bSTAR, using the pulse sequence and image reconstruction developed by the original authors, and open‐source bSTAR, with pulse sequence and image reconstruction developed in this work, were performed in healthy volunteers. Results: Both echo images obtained from open‐source bSTAR contain no visible artifacts and show identical spatial resolution and image quality to those in the published literature. A direct head‐to‐head comparison between open‐source bSTAR and original bSTAR on a healthy volunteer indicates that open‐source bSTAR provides adequate SNR, spatial resolution, level of artifacts, and conspicuity of pulmonary vessels comparable to original bSTAR. Conclusion: We have successfully replicated bSTAR lung imaging at 0.55T using two open‐source frameworks. Full replication of a research method solely relying on information on a research paper is unfortunately rare in research, but our success gives greater confidence that a research methodology can be indeed replicated as described. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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  Data: Purpose: The reproducibility of scientific reports is crucial to advancing human knowledge. This paper is a summary of our experience in replicating a balanced SSFP half‐radial dual‐echo imaging technique (bSTAR) using open‐source frameworks as a response to the 2023 ISMRM "repeat it with me" Challenge. Methods: We replicated the bSTAR technique for thoracic imaging at 0.55T. The bSTAR pulse sequence is implemented in Pulseq, a vendor neutral open‐source rapid sequence prototyping environment. Image reconstruction is performed with the open‐source Berkeley Advanced Reconstruction Toolbox (BART). The replication of bSTAR, termed open‐source bSTAR, is tested by replicating several figures from the published literature. Original bSTAR, using the pulse sequence and image reconstruction developed by the original authors, and open‐source bSTAR, with pulse sequence and image reconstruction developed in this work, were performed in healthy volunteers. Results: Both echo images obtained from open‐source bSTAR contain no visible artifacts and show identical spatial resolution and image quality to those in the published literature. A direct head‐to‐head comparison between open‐source bSTAR and original bSTAR on a healthy volunteer indicates that open‐source bSTAR provides adequate SNR, spatial resolution, level of artifacts, and conspicuity of pulmonary vessels comparable to original bSTAR. Conclusion: We have successfully replicated bSTAR lung imaging at 0.55T using two open‐source frameworks. Full replication of a research method solely relying on information on a research paper is unfortunately rare in research, but our success gives greater confidence that a research methodology can be indeed replicated as described. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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