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Introduction
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Historical Perspectives of MR Spectroscopy
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Introduction to the Basic MRS Principles
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The MR Resonance Phenomenon
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A Brief Review of Basic MR Principles (Precession and Larmor Frequency)
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A Brief Review of Basic MR Principles (Proton Excitation and Relaxation)
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Detecting the MR Signal
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The MR Signal & Free Induction Decay (FID)
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The MR Signal & Free Induction Decay (FID), con't.
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MRI vs. MRS Signal Source
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Chemical Shift
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J-Coupling Effects
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The Spectrum and Importance of Magnetic Field Strength, Homogeneity & RF Chain.
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Localization Techniques (MRS Pulse Sequences)
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Single-Voxel Localization Method
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Multi-Voxel Localization Method
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MRS Pulse Sequences
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Spectroscopic Imaging
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Spectroscopic Imaging Continued
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Post Processing MRS Data
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Post Processing MRS Data con't.
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Quantification
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Observable Compounds of the MR Spectrum
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Significance of Biochemical Compounds
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Significance of Biochemical Compounds, con't.
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MRS Specificity
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Case Study # 1
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Case Study # 2
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Case Study # 3
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Case Study # 4
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Case Study # 5: Pediatric
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Case Study # 6: Spectroscopic Imaging
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MRS Clinical Applications & Future Trends
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Summary
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Conclusion
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References
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