Evaluation of Uterine Fibroid Vascularity Using Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound in Comparison with Contrast-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging
The aim of the work described here was to assess uterine fibroid vascularity using contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) as compared with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). (Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology)
Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology - December 19, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Priscilla Machado, Allison Tan, Flemming Forsberg, Carin F. Gonsalves Tags: Original Contribution Source Type: research
Modulation of cardio-respiratory activity in mice via transcranial focused ultrasound
The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of FUS on autonomic nervous system activity, including heart and respiratory rates, and to separate the thermal modulation from combined thermal and mechanical FUS effects.Methods: The thalamus and hypothalamus of wild-type mice were sonicated with a continuous-wave, 2 MHz FUS transducer at pressures of 425 and 850 kPa for 60 seconds. Cardiac and respiratory rates were monitored as signs of autonomic nervous activity. FUS-induced changes in autonomic activity were compared to FUS targeted to a spatially-distant motor region and to laser-induced heating. (Source: Ult...
Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology - December 17, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Ethan V. Bendau, Erica P. McCune, Samuel G. Blackman, Hermes A.S. Kamimura, Christian Aurup, Elisa E. Konofagou Tags: Original Contribution Source Type: research
Automated 3-D Ultrasound Elastography of the Breast: An In Vivo Validation Study
Studies have indicated that adding 2-D quasi-static elastography to B-mode ultrasound imaging improved the specificity for malignant lesion detection, as malignant lesions are often stiffer (increased strain ratio) compared with benign lesions. This method is limited by its user dependency and so unsuitable for breast screening. To overcome this limitation, we implemented quasi-static elastography in an automated breast volume scanner (ABVS), which is an operator-independent 3-D ultrasound system and is especially useful for screening women with dense breasts. (Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology)
Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology - December 15, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Gijs A.G.M. Hendriks, Chuan Chen, Ritse Mann, Hendrik H.G. Hansen, Chris L. de Korte Tags: Original Contribution Source Type: research
Ultrasound Modulates Calcium Activity in Cultured Neurons, Glial Cells, Endothelial Cells and Pericytes
Ultrasound is being researched as a method to modulate the brain. Studies of the interaction of sound with neurons support the hypothesis that mechanosensitive ion channels play an important role in ultrasound neuromodulation. The response of cells other than neurons (e.g., astrocytes, pericytes and endothelial cells) have not been fully characterized, despite playing an important role in brain function. (Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology)
Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology - December 11, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Malachy Newman, Pratheepa Kumari Rasiah, Jiro Kusunose, Tonia S. Rex, Anita Mahadevan-Jansen, Jacob Hardenburger, E. Duco Jansen, Bryan Millis, Charles F. Caskey Tags: Original Contribution Source Type: research
Quantitative Parameters of Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Predicting the Response to Combined Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor and Anti-angiogenesis Therapies for Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma
The aim of the work described here was to explore the value of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) quantitative parameters in predicting the response of combined immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) and anti-angiogenesis therapies for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). (Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology)
Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology - December 10, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Yi Zhang, Ruiying Zheng, Ming Liu, Xiaoer Zhang, Yueting Sun, Hui Shen, Song Chen, Hongjie Cai, Wenbo Guo, Xiaoyan Xie, Baoxian Liu, Guangliang Huang Tags: Original Contribution Source Type: research
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Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology - December 9, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
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One-Stop Automated Diagnostic System for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Ultrasound Images Using Deep Learning
Ultrasound (US) examination has unique advantages in diagnosing carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), although identification of the median nerve (MN) and diagnosis of CTS depend heavily on the expertise of examiners. In the aim of alleviating this problem, we developed a one-stop automated CTS diagnosis system (OSA-CTSD) and evaluated its effectiveness as a computer-aided diagnostic tool. (Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology)
Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology - December 3, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Jiayu Peng, Jiajun Zeng, Manlin Lai, Ruobing Huang, Dong Ni, Zhenzhou Li Tags: Technical Note Source Type: research
Development and Clinical Application of Artificial Intelligence Assistant System for Rotator Cuff Ultrasound Scanning
We developed an intelligent assistance system for shoulder ultrasound imaging, incorporating deep-learning algorithms to facilitate standard plane recognition and automatic tissue segmentation of the rotator cuff and its surrounding structures. We evaluated the system's performance using a dedicated data set of rotator cuff ultrasound images to assess its feasibility in clinical practice. (Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology)
Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology - December 1, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Rui Tang, Zhiqiang Li, Ling Jiang, Jie Jiang, Bo Zhao, Ligang Cui, Guoyi Zhou, Xin Chen, Daimin Jiang Tags: Original Contribution Source Type: research
Education in Focused Assessment With Sonography for Trauma Using Immersive Virtual Reality: A Prospective, Interventional Cohort Study and Non-inferiority Analysis With a Historical Control
Focused assessment with sonography for trauma (FAST) is a valuable ultrasound procedure in emergency settings, and there is a need for evidence-based education in FAST to ensure competencies. Immersive virtual reality (IVR) is a progressive training modality gaining traction in the field of ultrasound training. IVR holds several economic and practical advantages to the common instructor-led FAST courses using screen-based simulation (SBS). (Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology)
Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology - November 30, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Kirstine Junge, Jonas D. Larsen, Sarah W. Stougaard, Rune O. Jensen, Casper Falster, Stefan Posth, Anders B. Nielsen, Christian B. Laursen, Lars Konge, Ole Graumann, Pia I. Pietersen Tags: Original Contribution Source Type: research
An Ultrasound Matrix Transducer for High-Frame-Rate 3-D Intra-cardiac Echocardiography
Described here is the development of an ultrasound matrix transducer prototype for high-frame-rate 3-D intra-cardiac echocardiography. (Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology)
Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology - November 29, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Djalma Sim ões dos Santos, Boudewine Ossenkoppele, Yannick M. Hopf, Mehdi Soozande, Emile Noothout, Hendrik J. Vos, Johan G. Bosch, Michiel A.P. Pertijs, Martin D. Verweij, Nico de Jong Tags: Original Contribution Source Type: research
Fully Automated Analysis of Muscle Architecture from B-Mode Ultrasound Images with DL_Track_US
B-mode ultrasound can be used to image musculoskeletal tissues, but one major bottleneck is analyses of muscle architectural parameters (i.e., muscle thickness, pennation angle and fascicle length), which are most often performed manually. (Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology)
Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology - November 25, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Paul Ritsche, Martino V. Franchi, Oliver Faude, Taija Finni, Olivier Seynnes, Neil J. Cronin Tags: Original Contribution Source Type: research
Erratum to ‘Estimating Crestal Thickness of Alveolar Bones on Intra-oral Ultrasonograms’ [Ultrasound in Med & Biol. 49 (2023) 1345-1350]
The publisher regrets that errors were present in Equations 1 and 2. The correct Equations appear below: (Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology)
Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology - November 22, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Lawrence H. Le, Kim-Cuong T. Nguyen, Phuong-Thuy T. Nguyen, Thanh-Giang La, Paul W. Major, Edmond H.M. Lou Tags: Erratum Source Type: research
Role of Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound With the Enhancement Pattern and Qualitative Analysis for Differentiating Hypovascular Solid Renal Lesions
The aim of the work described here was to explore the clinical value of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) with the enhancement pattern and qualitative analysis in distinguishing different types of hypovascular solid renal lesions. (Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology)
Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology - November 22, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Jing Li, Xiao Huang, Lan Wang, Xiaofeng Wang, Yan Li, Xuehui Liu, Na Ye, Shaoqing Yang, Fang Nie Tags: Original Contribution Source Type: research
