Validation of the Efficacy of Ultrasound Speckle Tracking in Measuring Tendon Gliding After Finger Flexor Tendon Repair
Restricted tendon gliding is commonly observed in patients after finger flexor tendon (FFT) repair. The study described here was aimed at quantifying the amount of FFT gliding to evaluate the recovery of post-operative tendons using a 2-D radiofrequency (RF)-based ultrasound speckle tracking algorithm (UST). (Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology)
Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology - September 22, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Ming-Wei Wang, Wei-Ning Lee, Chih-Chien Hung, Jung-Hsien Hsieh, Yueh-Hsia Chen, Tiffany Ting-Fang Shih, Jyh-Horng Wang, Nai-Hao Yin, Hsing-Kuo Wang Tags: Original Contribution Source Type: research
Deep Learning-Based Model for Automatic Assessment of Anterior Angle Chamber in Ultrasound Biomicroscopy
The goal of the work described here was to develop and assess a deep learning-based model that could automatically segment anterior chamber angle (ACA) tissues; classify iris curvature (I-Curv), iris root insertion (IRI), and angle closure (AC); automatically locate scleral spur; and measure ACA parameters in ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM) images. (Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology)
Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology - September 18, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Weiyan Jiang, Yulin Yan, Simin Cheng, Shanshan Wan, Linying Huang, Hongmei Zheng, Miao Tian, Jian Zhu, Yumiao Pan, Jia Li, Li Huang, Lianlian Wu, Yuelan Gao, Jiewen Mao, Yuyu Cong, Yujin Wang, Qian Deng, Xiaoshuo Shi, Zixian Yang, Siqi Liu, Biqing Zheng, Tags: Original Contribution Source Type: research
Probability of Cavitation in a Custom Iron-Based Coupling Medium for Transcranial Magnetic Resonance-Guided Focused Ultrasound Procedures
A coupling bath of circulating, chilled, degassed water is essential to safe and precise acoustic transmittance during transcranial magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound (tMRgFUS) procedures, but the circulating water impairs the critical real-time magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). An iron-based coupling medium (IBCM) using iron oxide nanoparticles previously developed by our group increased the relaxivity of the coupling bath such that it appears to be invisible on MRI compared with degassed water. (Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology)
Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology - September 18, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Connor Edsall, Austin Fergusson, Richey M. Davis, Craig H. Meyer, Steven P. Allen, Eli Vlaisavljevich Tags: Original Contribution Source Type: research
Ultrasound Microvessel Visualization in Cervical Cancer: Association Between Novel Ultrasound Techniques and Histologic Microvessel Densities
The aim of the work described here was to evaluate the feasibility of superb microvascular imaging (SMI) and vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 (VEGFR2)-targeted microbubble (MBVEGFR2)-based ultrasound molecular imaging (USMI) for visualizing microvessels in cervical cancer. (Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology)
Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology - September 18, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Junlin Zhong, Licong Huang, Manting Su, Manli Wu, Xin Lin, Xing Shui, Ye Jiang, Xinling Zhang Tags: Original Contribution Source Type: research
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Radiomics in Carotid Plaque: A Systematic Review and Radiomics Quality Score Assessment
Imaging modalities provide information on plaque morphology and vulnerability; however, they are operator dependent and miss a great deal of microscopic information. Recently, many radiomics models for carotid plaque that identify unstable plaques and predict cardiovascular outcomes have been proposed. This systematic review was aimed at assessing whether radiomics is a reliable and reproducible method for the clinical prediction of carotid plaque. A systematic search was conducted to identify studies published in PubMed and Cochrane library from January 1, 2001, to September 30, 2022. (Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology)
Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology - September 16, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Chao Hou, Xin-Yao Liu, Yue Du, Ling-Gang Cheng, Lu-Ping Liu, Fang Nie, Wei Zhang, Wen He Tags: Review Source Type: research
Comparative Study of Histotripsy Pulse Parameters Used to Inactivate Escherichia coli in Suspension
In this study, gram-negative bacteria (Escherichia coli) in suspension were used as model bacteria to evaluate the effectiveness of two regimens of histotripsy treatments: cavitation histotripsy (CH) and boiling histotripsy (BH). (Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology)
Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology - September 15, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Pratik A. Ambekar, Yak-Nam Wang, Tatiana Khokhlova, Matthew Bruce, Daniel F. Leotta, Stephanie Totten, Adam D. Maxwell, Keith Chan, W. Conrad Liles, E. Patchen Dellinger, Wayne Monsky, Adeyinka A. Adedipe, Thomas J. Matula Tags: Original Contribution Source Type: research
Ultrasonic Characterization of Human Scalp
The ultrasonic properties of scalp may be relevant to a variety of applications including transcranial ultrasound. However, there is no information about the ultrasonic properties of scalp available in the literature. While ultrasonic studies of skin from other anatomic regions have been previously reported, scalp tissue is generally thicker with a higher density of hair follicles, blood vessels and sebaceous glands. Thus, it is unknown if the ultrasonic properties of scalp are similar to skin from other regions. (Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology)
Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology - September 14, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Cecille Labuda, Blake C. Lawler, Brent K. Hoffmeister, Shona C. Harbert, Ann M. Viano, Phyu Sin M. Myat Tags: Original Contribution Source Type: research
LIPUS Alleviates Knee Joint Capsule Fibrosis in Rabbits by Regulating SOD/ROS Dynamics and Inhibiting the TGF- β1/Smad Signaling Pathway
The aim of the work described here was to investigate the efficacy and potential mechanisms of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) for the treatment of arthrogenic contracture induced by immobilization in rabbits. (Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology)
Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology - September 14, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Ting Zhou, Chen Xu Zhou, Quan Bing Zhang, Feng Wang, Yun Zhou Tags: Original Contribution Source Type: research
Diagnostic Accuracy of an Algorithm for Discriminating Presumed Solid and Gaseous Microembolic Signals During Transcranial Doppler Examinations
The aim of the work described here was to assess the diagnostic accuracy of a new algorithm (SGA-a) for time-domain analysis of transcranial Doppler audio signals to discriminate presumed solid and gaseous microembolic signals and artifacts (SGAs). (Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology)
Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology - September 12, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Rudolf W.M. Keunen, Sayonara M. Daal, Geert Jan Romers, Gerard J.F. Hoohenkerk, Paulien M. van Kampen, Willem J.L. Suyker Tags: Original Contribution Source Type: research
Benefit of Using Both Ultrasound Imaging and Clinical Information for Predicting Malignant Soft Tissue Tumors
Ultrasonography (US) is the primary imaging method for soft tissue tumors (STTs), the diagnostic performance of which still requires improvement. To achieve an accurate evaluation of STTs, we built the diagnostic nomogram for STTs using the clinical and US features of patients with STTs. (Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology)
Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology - September 11, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Yusen Zhang, Chenyang Zhao, Heng Lv, Licong Dong, Lu Xie, Yun Tian, Wangjie Wu, Haiyu Luo, Qi Yang, Li Liu, Desheng Sun, Haiqin Xie Tags: Original Contribution Source Type: research
High-Frame-Rate Volumetric Porcine Renal Vasculature Imaging
The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility and imaging options of contrast-enhanced volumetric ultrasound kidney vasculature imaging in a porcine model using a prototype sparse spiral array. (Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology)
Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology - September 11, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Luxi Wei, Geraldi Wahyulaksana, Maaike te Lintel Hekkert, Robert Beurskens, Enrico Boni, Alessandro Ramalli, Emile Noothout, Dirk J. Duncker, Piero Tortoli, Antonius F.W. van der Steen, Nico de Jong, Martin Verweij, Hendrik J. Vos Tags: Original Contribution Source Type: research
Myocardial Injury in Rats Exposed to High-Intensity Exercise Evaluated by 2-D Speckle Tracking Imaging
The aim of the work described here was to evaluate strain and morphological change of the left ventricle in Sprague Dawley (SD) rats at different exercise intensities by 2-D speckle tracking imaging (STI). (Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology)
Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology - September 7, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Zi-Ling You, Zhi-Lin Ding, Qin-Yun Ruan, Li-Yun Fu Tags: Original Contribution Source Type: research
