Comparison of the general fractional isotropy (GFA) in a diffusion Q ball based orientation distribution function with a 3 × faster scan time using SMS EPI (left) acquired without SMS with 2× in-plane accelerated (10 min), and (right) MB=3 SMS and 2× in-plane accelerated (3.3 min) acquisitions. Similar results are observed. Adapted from [11].
Modified from: K. Setsompop, J. Cohen-Adad, B.A. Gagoski, T. Raij, A. Yendiki, B. Keil, V.J. Wedeen, and L.L. Wald, Improving diffusion MRI using simultaneous multi-slice echo planar imaging. Neuroimage 63 (2012) 569-580.