Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) is one of the most frequent among neuromuscular
diseases, affecting approximately 1 in 18,000 male births. It is linked to a genetic mutation …

Objective To identify the best quantitative fat–water MRI biomarker for disease progression
of leg muscles in Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) by applying a stepwise approach based …

Skeletal muscle has a classic structure function relationship; both skeletal muscle
microstructure and architecture are directly related to force generating capacity. Biopsy, the …

Background Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) is an X‐linked disorder characterized by
slow, progressive muscle damage and muscle weakness. Hallmarks include fibre‐size …

Background Automated segmentation of individual calf muscle compartments in 3D MR
images is gaining importance in diagnosing muscle disease, monitoring its progression, and …

Background It is challenging to diagnose suspected Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD)
patients in the very early stage of the disease. More evidence is needed to demonstrate the …

Purpose This study aims to assess the diagnostic performance of dual-energy computed
tomography (DECT) on lumbar paravertebral muscles fat infiltration (PMFI) in participants …

In recent years, imaging has played an increasing role in the clinical management of
patients with rheumatic diseases with respect to aiding diagnosis, guiding therapy and …

Objectives Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) is a relatively less investigated neuromuscular
disease, partially overlapping the phenotype of Duchenne dystrophy (DMD) …

Background Quantitative muscle MRI as a sensitive marker of early muscle pathology and
disease progression in adult‐onset myotonic dystrophy type 1. The utility of muscle MRI as a …