Development of Protocols and Methods for Image Processing and Enhancement of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Data.

Development of Protocols and Methods for Image Processing and Enhancement of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Data.

The purpose of the study is to develop new methods for image processing and enhancement of MRI data. Different setting of acquisition parameters used in conventional clinical MRI protocols will be defined, to create "New Protocols".

The specific aim of this study is to assess and to improve the performance of our image processing methods, by comparing diagnostic qualities of images obtained by conventional MRI protocols with those obtained by corresponding New Protocols' and processed by our image enhancement method.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Volunteers for clinical MRI examination
• Patients undergoing clinical MRI examination
• Capable to provide an informed written consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

• Any contraindication to MRI scanning, such as pacemakers or heart rhythm disturbances, permanent cosmetics or certain metallic implants in the body (excluding dental implants).
• Age <18 years old
• Pregnancy
• Claustrophobia
• Decisional incapacity, mentally disabled,
• MRI exam under sedation or monitoring equipment.