Multiple diffusion tensor imaging studies demonstrate that mean diffusivity metrics provide valuable information regarding the microstructural integrity and connectivity of cortical and subcortical areas.
The retrieved literature consistently utilizes diffusion tensor imaging metrics, particularly mean diffusivity (MD), to investigate structural connectivity and microstructural properties between and within cortical areas. Papers [0], [6], [7], and [10] directly connect MD measurements to tract-based connectivity or structural networks. No papers refute the claim.