Voxel-wise analysis of susceptibility maps using the same slice (chosen for the best thalamic visuals) of the study-specific (QSM contrast) template shown in bottom row of Fig 1a, referenced to the FDWM from acceptable λ_S values (listed at the bottom) and MEDI λ_D = 1000 within the thalamus comparing all multiple sclerosis (MS) patients to healthy controls (HC).

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