Scientists have been studying a brain imaging tool called NODDI. This method helps doctors see how nerve fibers work inside the brain. A new look at 679 published papers shows how this field is growing. The number of studies jumped quickly after 2012. This growth means more people are using this tool to help patients.
The work started in labs but is now moving toward real medical use. Researchers found the focus is changing. They are less interested in just building new math models. Instead, they are using NODDI to study neuropsychiatric disorders. These are mental health conditions that affect how the brain works.
Some countries and universities led the way. Sweden had the highest number of citations per paper. The United States published the most articles. University College London produced the most research. One author named Hui Zhang wrote more papers than anyone else. The journal NeuroImage published the most studies. This shows where the experts are working today.