Evaluation of Left Atrial Function in Patients with Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation Using Left Atrial Automatic Myocardial Functional Imaging Ultrasonography by Hailan Liu, Lili Chen, Yan Song, Yingying Xu, Chunquan Zhang

“…Conclusions. AFILA ultrasound technology comprehensively evaluated the LA size and function in patients with NVPAF. …”
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Results of sclerosing treatment of a hemorrhoids at patients with high surgical risk by I. V. Kostarev, L. A. Blagodarny, S. A. Frolov

“…At 13 patients with chronic hemorrhoids of 2–4 stages sclerosing treatment in combination to ultrasound cavitation, at 14 patients – sclerosing treatment without additional procedures was carried out.Results. …”
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Automated Techniques for the Interpretation of Fetal Abnormalities: A Review by Vidhi Rawat, Alok Jain, Vibhakar Shrimali

“…Ultrasound (US) image segmentation methods, focusing on techniques developed for fetal biometric parameters and nuchal translucency, are briefly reviewed. …”
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Improving the Performance of Phase-Change Perfluorocarbon Droplets for Medical Ultrasonography: Current Progress, Challenges, and Prospects by Paul S. Sheeran, Paul A. Dayton

“…In this review, we survey our recent work to enhance the performance of phase-change agents for ultrasound through a variety of techniques in order to provide increased efficacy in therapeutic applications of ultrasound and enable previously unexplored applications in diagnostic and molecular imaging.…”
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Advanced imaging techniques in crystal arthritis by Victor Laurent, Georgios Filippou, Silvia Sirotti, Tristan Pascart

“…In gout, ultrasound elementary lesions of monosodium urate deposition are well defined and have been shown to be sensitive to change and can be monitored, while direct quantification of these deposits can be performed with DECT. …”
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Improved Thrombin Hemostat Using the Cross-Linked Gelatin by Microbial Transglutaminase by Tengfei Yu, Yuepeng Guan, Xia Xie, Yaqin Huang, Jie Tang

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Failed Switching off in the MIBI-Parathyroid Scintigraphy in a Dialyzed Patient with Secondary Hyperparathyroidism Responsive to Cinacalcet Therapy by Piergiorgio Bolasco, Alessandra Serra, Maurizio Loi, Andrea Galfré, Mario Piga

“…The aims of your case report is to show the predictivity of Tc99m-sestamibi (MIBI) scintigraphy and doppler ultrasound imaging on secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) in a patient responsive to calcimimetic treatment. …”
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Improving sonographic visualisation of the appendix in a regional referral hospital by Shyr Chui, Carly Phinney, Karina Hansen, Deanna Danskin

“…Ultrasound is a first-line and often preferred imaging modality in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis. …”
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Sonographic Fetal Death in Goats in Khartoum State, Sudan: A Cross-Sectional Study by A. S. Aban, A. M. Almubarak, N. A. Abass, M. E. Badawi, M. T. Ibrahim, R. M. Abdelghafar

“…In order to determine the prevalence of fetal mortality and investigate hypothesized risk factors associated with its occurrence in goats, 962 female goats were studied using ultrasound. To diagnose pregnancy and to identify dead fetuses, ultrasound scanning was conducted using real-time machines equipped with a transabdominal curvilinear probe. …”
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The Diagnostic Value of Bedside Echocardiography and Lower Extremity Blood Vessels in Acute Pulmonary Embolism by Xinxin Xu, Jing Yuan, Xiaojie Pan, Guibin Du, Jiahui Zhang

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Microbubble dynamics in brain microvessels. by James H Bezer, Paul Prentice, William Lim Kee Chang, Sophie V Morse, Kirsten Christensen-Jeffries, Christopher J Rowlands, Andriy S Kozlov, James J Choi

“…Focused ultrasound stimulation of microbubbles is being tested in clinical trials for its ability to deliver drugs across the blood-brain barrier (BBB). …”
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DHX37 Impacts Prognosis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Lung Adenocarcinoma through Immune Infiltration by Yanni Xu, Qiongchao Jiang, Hejun Liu, Xiaoyun Xiao, Dinghong Yang, Phei Er Saw, Baoming Luo

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Sonography of the Primary Cutaneous Melanoma: A Review by Ximena Wortsman

“…Nevertheless, in recent years there has been a significant growth in the usage of ultrasound for studying the cutaneous layers. Thus, the present paper focuses on the primary lesion, its sonographic characteristics, the potential benefits of early imaging, and the new developments on the ultrasound field applied to cutaneous melanoma.…”
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Upper limb deep-vein thrombosis due to peripherally inserted central catheter in a patient with multiple injuries by Yanan Ge, Yu Ren, Hua Luo, Xuelei Zhang

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THE ROLE OF PARASTERNAL MEDIASTINOTOMY IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF MEDIASTINAL TUMORS by O. V. Pikin, A. B. Ryabov, A. O. Alexandrov, D. A. Vursol, A. M. Amiraliev

“…In 12 patients — mediastinal tumor biopsy under ultrasound control, in 3 — parasternal mediastinotomy, in 2 — transthoracic mediastinal tumor biopsy combined with biopsy of supraclavicular lymph node under ultrasound control, 2 — biopsy of supraclavicular lymph node under ultrasound control, in 1 — mediastinum tumor biopsy under control. — chest wall biopsy, in 1 — open biopsy with thoracotomic access, in 1 — tonsil biopsy, in 1 — trachea biopsy. …”
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Comparison of Characteristics of Breast Cancer Detected through Different Imaging Modalities in a Large Cohort of Hong Kong Chinese Women: Implication of Imaging Choice on Upcoming... by Yik Shuen Chan, Wai Ka Hung, Lok Wa Yuen, Ho Yan Yolanda Chan, Chiu Wing Winnie Chu, Polly Suk Yee Cheung

“…Patients were classified into four groups based on the mode of breast cancer detection (detectable by both mammogram and ultrasound (MMG+/USG+), mammogram only (MMG+/USG−), ultrasound only (MMG−/USG+), or not detectable by either (MMG−/USG−). …”
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Effects of phonophoresis gel lipolytic assets in abdominal adiposity by Rodrigo Marcel Valentim da Silva, Patricia Froes Meyer, Jaiane Ferreira de Souza, Jamille Lira de Oliveira Félix, Edjane Barbosa Santana Delgado, Luana de Oliveira Queiroz, Melyssa Lima de Medeiros

“…As assessment tools we used the Physiotherapy Assessment Protocol in adiposity located - PAFAL, anthropometric assessment by measures of cutaneous folds, perimetry and ultrasound. We held 10 thera- peutic ultrasound sessions (phonophoresis) with a 3 MHz frequency, 1.2 W / cm2 intensity, in continuous mode associated with a gel Lipolytics assets, lasting 12 minutes. …”
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Comparison of thermal ablation and surgery for hyperparathyroidism: a meta-analysis by Huan-yu Cui, Xiu-mei Bai, Hong Yang, Yun He

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Common Bile Duct Dilatations in Asymptomatic Neonates: Incidence and Prognosis by Shun-Feng Lin, Hung-Chang Lee, Chun-Yan Yeung, Chuen-Bin Jiang, Wai-Tao Chan

“…This retrospective study reviewed 213 asymptomatic neonates with common bile duct (CBD) dilatations diagnosed via ultrasound to evaluate their incidence and outcomes. …”
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Thymosin β4 Protects against Cardiac Damage and Subsequent Cardiac Fibrosis in Mice with Myocardial Infarction by Fei Wang, Yajuan He, Naijuan Yao, Litao Ruan, Zhen Tian

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