Article
Orthopedics
Megan H. Ross, Michelle D. Smith, Rebecca Mellor, Gail Durbridge, Bill Vicenzino
Summary: The single-leg heel raise test was the most reliable among clinicians, while other tests had moderate reliability. The single-leg heel raise test showed the strongest correlation with ultrasound grayscale findings.
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC & SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY
(2021)
Review
Veterinary Sciences
Anna Ehrle, Svenja Lilge, Peter D. Clegg, Thomas W. Maddox
Summary: Flexor tendon injuries are a major cause of lameness in performance horses, impacting equine welfare and the horse industry. Recent research focuses on identifying subclinical tendon damage for prevention and better treatment outcomes. New imaging technologies like elastography show potential to change the clinical approach to equine flexor tendon imaging.
VETERINARY JOURNAL
(2021)
Review
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Bill Pass, Philip Robinson, Alice Ha, Benjamin Levine, Corrie M. Yablon, Emma Rowbotham
Summary: This article discusses the role of ultrasound and MRI in evaluating Achilles tendon pathology, and describes common diagnoses and key imaging findings. It also reviews the application of image-guided interventions and summarizes the supporting evidence.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF ROENTGENOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Danilo Donati, Paolo Spinnato, Lelia Valdre, Lydia Piscitelli, Giuseppina Mariagrazia Farella, Enrico Pagliarulo, Maria Grazia Benedetti
Summary: The study evaluates the condition of satellite tendons in patients with hemophilic arthropathy using ultrasound, and proposes rehabilitation treatment with eccentric exercises. The results show that the tendons in the target joints of patients with hemophilic arthropathy are compromised by indirect biomechanical damage, and rehabilitation treatment with eccentric exercises can safely and effectively improve the tensile and elastic properties of the tendons.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Domenico Albano, Alessandra Coppola, Salvatore Gitto, Santi Rapisarda, Carmelo Messina, Luca Maria Sconfienza
Summary: Rotator cuff calcific tendinopathy (RCCT) is a common condition mainly occurring in the supraspinatus tendon, with typical imaging findings but also possible atypical presentations, including different modes of calcific deposits migration that may mimic other diseases like infectious processes or malignancies.
Article
Acoustics
Likun Wang, Dehui Wen, Yanlin Yin, Peinan Zhang, Wen Wen, Jun Gao, Zekun Jiang
Summary: This study aimed to develop and validate an efficient ultrasound image-based radiomic model for determining Achilles tendinopathy in skiers. The model achieved high diagnostic performance and could serve as an intelligent auxiliary tool for the diagnosis of Achilles tendinopathy.
JOURNAL OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Ge Zhang, Yu-Meng Lei, Nan Li, Jing Yu, Xian-Yang Jiang, Mei-Hui Yu, Hai-Man Hu, Shu-E Zeng, Xin-Wu Cui, Hua-Rong Ye
Summary: Ultrasound super-resolution imaging (SRI) has shown the ability to display microvasculature at higher resolution than conventional imaging techniques for breast masses. Micro-vessel density (MVD) has the highest positive correlation with malignancy among the parameters examined, indicating its potential as an important imaging marker for differential diagnosis of breast masses.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Katarzyna Rutka, Adam Garkowski, Katarzyna Karaszewska, Urszula Lebkowska
Summary: Systemic sclerosis is a connective tissue disease characterized by fibrosis in skin and internal organs, vascular obliteration, and autoantibody production. Diagnostic imaging plays a crucial role in diagnosing and monitoring patients, with MRI and ultrasonography being important tools in the evaluation process.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Oncology
Evangelos Chartampilas, Vasileios Rafailidis, Vivian Georgopoulou, Georgios Kalarakis, Adam Hatzidakis, Panos Prassopoulos
Summary: The role of imaging in the management of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has evolved significantly, providing earlier diagnosis, accurate characterization, and evaluation of treatment response. Various imaging modalities and techniques, including liver specific contrast agents and perfusion techniques, are incorporated into the diagnostic protocols for HCC.
Review
Clinical Neurology
Yanzhao Dong, Ahmad Alhaskawi, Haiying Zhou, Xiaodi Zou, Zhenfeng Liu, Sohaib Hasan Abdullah Ezzi, Vishnu Goutham Kota, Mohamed Hasan Abdulla Hasan Abdulla, Alenikova Olga, Sahar Ahmed Abdalbary, Yongsheng Chi, Hui Lu
Summary: Peripheral nerve injuries (PNIs) can result from various causes and have different severity levels and clinical manifestations. Imaging techniques play a crucial role in the accurate diagnosis, treatment planning, and monitoring of PNIs. This article provides an overview of the causes, severity, and clinical manifestations of PNIs, emphasizing the importance of imaging in their management.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Xiaohong Han, Luchen Chang, Ke Song, Longlong Cheng, Minghui Li, Xi Wei
Summary: In this study, a multitask network based on TI-RADS (MTN-TI-RADS) was proposed for the classification of thyroid nodules. This network obtains a set of TI-RADS classifications of nodules through multitask learning, calculates the TI-RADS points and risk levels, and finally classifies nodules as benign or malignant. The classification process of the network is consistent with the diagnostic process of physicians, making the results easily interpretable. Attention modules are also introduced to focus on critical features. The results showed that MTN-TI-RADS outperformed senior radiologists in classifying malignant and benign thyroid nodules.
Article
Oncology
Ge Zhang, Jing Yu, Yu-Meng Lei, Jun-Rui Hu, Hai-Man Hu, Sevan Harput, Zhen-Zhong Guo, Xin-Wu Cui, Hua-Rong Ye
Summary: This study evaluated the feasibility and value of ultrasound super-resolution imaging in the differentiation of thyroid nodules. The results showed that super-resolution imaging can successfully visualize the microvasculature of thyroid nodules and provide useful clinical information for differential diagnosis.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Kyungsang Kim, Fabiola Macruz, Dufan Wu, Christopher Bridge, Suzannah Mckinney, Ahad Alhassan Al Saud, Elshaimaa Sharaf, Adam Pely, Paul Danset, Tom Duffy, Davin Dhatt, Varun Buch, Andrew Liteplo, Quanzheng Li
Summary: This paper proposes a framework for diagnosing pneumothorax using artificial intelligence (AI) assistance in lung ultrasound scans. The framework follows the steps of skilled physicians and utilizes two deep learning models for quality assurance, ROI regression, and lung sliding classification. The results show high precision and real-time inferences.
PHYSICS IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Acoustics
Ahmad Chowdhury, Rezwana R. Razzaque, Sabiq Muhtadi, Ahmad Shafiullah, Ehsan Ul Islam Abir, Brian S. Garra, S. Kaisar Alam
Summary: In this study, the potential of Nakagami parametric images for non-invasive classification of breast lesions and characterization of breast tissue was investigated. The optimal feature set acquired from Nakagami parametric images generated using a column window of length 0.75 mm provided the best results for characterizing breast lesions, with a high classification accuracy of 93.08% and a low false positive rate of 8.65%.
Article
Cell Biology
Hao Feng, Qian Tang, Zhengyu Yu, Hua Tang, Ming Yin, An Wei
Summary: This study develops a machine learning method using various machine learning algorithms to diagnose subcutaneous cyst. By extracting clinical features from patient datasets and ultrasound images, the researchers find that support vector machine (SVM) achieves the highest accuracy in diagnosing subcutaneous cysts.
OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tricia Shumate, Magdalen Link, James Furness, Kevin Kemp-Smith, Vini Simas, Mike Climstein
Summary: The study found a strong correlation between the PVM watch and ECG throughout the Bruce Protocol, but the level of agreement became widely dispersed with increased exercise intensities. Due to the large differences between ECG and PVM watch, it is not recommended to use this device in clinical populations where accurate heart rate measurements are essential for patient safety; however, it may be used in environments where less accurate heart rate is not critical for individual safety during exercise.
Article
Rehabilitation
Erik Thoomes, Richard Ellis, Andrew Dilley, Deborah Falla, Marloes Thoomes-de Graaf
Summary: The segmental, contra-lateral cervical lateral glide (CCLG) mobilization technique is effective for patients with cervical radiculopathy (CR). The study found a significant difference in median nerve excursion between patients with CR and asymptomatic volunteers at baseline, but this difference disappeared after 3 months of conservative physiotherapy management. Improvement in nerve excursion correlated with improvement in clinical signs and symptoms.
MUSCULOSKELETAL SCIENCE AND PRACTICE
(2021)
Article
Rehabilitation
Jill Depledge, Peter McNair, Richard Ellis
Summary: Rectus abdominis diastasis can be reduced through specific exercises, with trunk curlup exercise being the most effective. Wearing Tubigrip can reduce inter-rectus distance at rest, but additional support during exercise does not enhance the effects of the exercises.
MUSCULOSKELETAL SCIENCE AND PRACTICE
(2021)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Wesley Matthews, Richard Ellis, James Furness, Wayne A. Hing
Summary: There is significant variation in the methodology and outcome measures used to diagnose Achilles tendinopathy. Subjective measures include self-reported location of pain and pain with tendon loading activities, while objective measures consist of tendon palpation and tendon pain during loading activities. The VISA-A questionnaire is commonly used as an outcome measure for monitoring Achilles tendinopathy.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
James Furness, Katherine McArthur, Debbie Remnant, Darcy Jorgensen, Catherine J. Bacon, Robert W. Moran, Wayne Hing, Mike Climstein
Summary: The survey conducted in New Zealand found that out of the approximately 315,000 surfers, one third of recreational surfers experienced a major traumatic injury in the previous 12 months. Competitive surfers and those capable of performing aerial maneuvers were at increased risk of injuries, with shoulder injuries having the longest duration. Competitive surfers were more likely to sustain neck, shoulder, lower back, and knee injuries compared to recreational surfers.
Article
Rehabilitation
Amanda L. Hannan, Wayne Hing, Jeff S. Coombes, Suzanne Gough, Mike Climstein, Geoff Adsett, Rohan Jayasinghe, James Furness
Summary: This study showed that monitoring PAI via a WPAM increased physical activity levels and motivation in participants in the maintenance phase of cardiac rehabilitation. Most participants expressed willingness to continue using PAI long-term, although some had concerns related to technical issues and device functionality. Improvements in technology and aesthetics may enhance the long-term sustainability of using PAI for physical activity monitoring in individuals with cardiac disease.
BMC SPORTS SCIENCE MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Rehabilitation
Richard Ellis, Giacomo Carta, Ricardo J. Andrade, Michel W. Coppieters
Summary: This article provides a balanced evidence-informed view on the effects of optimal tensile loading on peripheral nerves and the use of tensioning techniques. While beneficial effects include neuronal cell differentiation, nerve regeneration and remyelination, there are negative effects such as excessive tensile forces aggravating clinical symptoms in patients. The nervous system is both robust and delicate, and the use of tensioning techniques should be carefully considered to achieve optimal therapeutic outcomes.
JOURNAL OF MANUAL & MANIPULATIVE THERAPY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mike Climstein, Brendan Doyle, Michael Stapelberg, Nedeljka Rosic, Isolde Hertess, James Furness, Vini Simas, Joe Walsh
Summary: The prevalence of pre-skin cancer, non-melanoma skin cancers, and melanoma skin cancers in Australian surfers and swimmers was found to be higher than the general population. These findings emphasize the importance of regular skin cancer screenings for individuals who engage in surfing or swimming activities, as well as the need for sun protection strategies to reduce the risk of skin cancer.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Marianne Carroll, Richard Ellis, Susan Kohut, Nick Garrett, Cesar Fernandez-de-las-Penas
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between gluteus medius trigger points and hip passive range of motion and hip muscle strength in individuals with chronic nonspecific low back pain (LBP). The study found that the presence of active or latent gluteus medius trigger points was associated with hip weakness in adults with chronic nonspecific LBP, but there was no association between gluteus medius trigger points and hip passive range of motion.
JOURNAL OF MANIPULATIVE AND PHYSIOLOGICAL THERAPEUTICS
(2022)
Article
Emergency Medicine
James Furness, Philip Abery, Kevin Kemp-Smith, Kimberly Bruce, David Lamond, Nicholas Taylor, Philip Jones, Peter J. Snelling
Summary: This pilot study compared the ability of non-medically trained surf lifesavers (SLS) to occlude the femoral artery using a pressure point (PP) versus an arterial tourniquet (AT) after infographic training. The results showed that SLS training with infographics resulted in superior blood flow occlusion using the pressure point.
EMERGENCY MEDICINE AUSTRALASIA
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Margaret Ting-Kwei Chang, Maggie Price, James Furness, Kevin Kemp-Smith, Vini Simas, Rowan Pickering, Deborah Lenaghan
Summary: This study aimed to explore the differences in management of clinically suspected scaphoid fractures in the emergency department (ED) and determine if current evidence supports immobilization. The results showed that the overall management practices followed commonly accepted approaches, but this conservative treatment approach was associated with increased health costs and low rates of conversion to a confirmed scaphoid fracture.
Review
Sport Sciences
Terry Donaldson, Malcolm Scantlebury, James Furness, Kevin Kemp-Smith, Sean Newcomer, Mike Climstein
Summary: The growth of surfing has created a demand for training methods to improve performance, but there is a lack of research and evidence in peer-reviewed literature regarding the effectiveness of these methods.
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING JOURNAL
(2022)
Review
Sport Sciences
Nicholas Tataryn, Vini Simas, Tailah Catterall, James Furness, Justin W. L. Keogh
Summary: For recreationally active and sedentary individuals with chronic low back pain, 12-16 weeks of chronic posterior chain resistance training (PCRT) is more effective than general exercise in reducing pain, improving disability, and increasing muscle strength, with no significant difference in the number of adverse events.
SPORTS MEDICINE-OPEN
(2021)
Review
Sport Sciences
Samuel Hanchard, Ashley Duncan, James Furness, Vini Simas, Mike Climstein, Kevin Kemp-Smith
Summary: This systematic review is the first to focus on chronic and gradual-onset injuries and conditions in surfing populations, with spine/back, shoulder, and head/face/neck being the most reported locations of musculoskeletal injury. Paddling is the most common mechanism of injury, and exostosis is the most frequently described injury or condition. Understanding these key findings can help develop relevant injury management and prevention programs for surfers.
Article
Acoustics
Ting Luo, Zhen Wang, Xiaoling Yu, Zhiyu Han, Zhigang Cheng, Fangyi Liu, Jie Yu, Ping Liang
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the contribution of subtotal ultrasound-guided percutaneous microwave ablation (MWA) to the inhibition of programmed cell death protein-1 (PD-1) in advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The results showed that MWA >50% AR could enhance immune-related gene expression, activate CD8+ T cells, and thereby boost the immunomodulatory effect of PD-1 inhibitors.
ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY
(2024)
Letter
Acoustics
Bernard Cosyns, Sharon L. Mulvagh
ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Acoustics
Keith Barron, Michael Blaivas, Laura Blaivas, John Sadler, Isadora Deal
Summary: Researchers investigated whether quantitative ultrasound assessment of hyoid bone movement during induced swallowing would predict the failure of traditional assessment methods in stroke patients. They found that manual ultrasound measurement was not accurate in predicting the assessment outcome, but a machine learning algorithm showed substantial agreement with the results, suggesting its potential for improving dysphagia assessment.
ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Acoustics
Sheng Chen, Yi-Jie Qiu, Qi Zhang, Xiu-Yun Lu, Yun-Lin Huang, Yi Dong, Wen-Ping Wang
Summary: The impact of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) tumor size on Sonazoid contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) enhancement features was evaluated. The study found that tumor size had a significant impact on the washout features of HCC lesions, with smaller lesions exhibiting a later occurrence of washout.
ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Acoustics
Sean Mcgrath, Yu-Jack Shen, Masato Aragaki, Yamato Motooka, Takamasa Koga, Alexander Gregor, Nicholas Bernards, Emmanuel Cherin, Christine E. M. Demore, Kazuhiro Yasufuku, Naomi Matsuura
Summary: This study assessed the imaging ability of CE-EBUS in vitro and in vivo and found that CE-EBUS can produce contrast imaging comparable to commercial pre-clinical and clinical ultrasound systems. CE-EBUS has the potential for clinical characterization of mediastinal lymph nodes in lung cancer patients.
ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Acoustics
Ahmed M. Al-Jumaily, Hassan Liaquat, Sharad Paul
Summary: This article presents a comprehensive review on the effect of various operational parameters of focused ultrasound (FUS) on the injury zone produced by ultrasound beams for different dermatological applications. The article highlights the efficient operational parameters of FUS to enhance pain relief during surgery and make skin treatment more affordable. Additionally, a prospective future technique for efficient FUS is discussed.
ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Acoustics
Celine Porte, Thomas Lisson, Matthias Kohlen, Finn von Maltzahn, Stefanie Dencks, Saskia von Stillfried, Marion Piepenbrock, Anne Rix, Anshuman Dasgupta, Patrick Koczera, Peter Boor, Elmar Stickeler, Georg Schmitz, Fabian Kiessling
Summary: This study aimed to refine ULM for breast cancer patients by optimizing the measurement protocol, identifying translational challenges, and combining ULM with shear wave elastography. The results showed that the settings for microbubble injection strongly influence ULM images, requiring optimized protocols for different indications. Patient and examiner motion were identified as the main translational challenges for ULM.
ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Acoustics
Jocelyne Rivera, Antonia Digklia, Anna S. Christou, James Anibal, Katherine A. Vallis, Bradford J. Wood, Eleanor Stride
Summary: Immunotherapy is a major modality in cancer medicine, but its efficacy is limited and it has potential side effects. Ultrasound and cavitation agents can enhance the effectiveness of immunotherapy and stimulate immune responses.
ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Acoustics
Shyamala Guruvare, Shripad Hebbar, Lakshmi Bai, Padmapriya Jaiprakash, Deepa Reddy, Deepa Hc
Summary: This study assessed the accuracy of 3-D surface rendering of 2-D ultrasound images of the uterus using FMRA software for mapping uterine fibroids compared to pathological evaluation. The results showed good correlation between the two methods in terms of fibroid size and location. Inter-observer analysis also demonstrated reproducibility of measurements from two sonologists using the 3-D model.
ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Acoustics
Yuting Shen, Jiadong Zhang, Daohuai Jiang, Zijian Gao, Yuwei Zheng, Feng Gao, Fei Gao
Summary: This study proposes a straightforward simulation approach based on superposed Wave (s-Wave) to accelerate photoacoustic simulation. By manipulating the phase and amplitude of sensor data, the computation time is significantly reduced. The results show that s-Wave exhibits a speed improvement >2000 times compared with k-Wave in a sparse system configuration, and in terms of optimization-based image reconstruction, the reconstruction time is reduced by approximately 50 times.
ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Acoustics
Jason Voorneveld, Johan G. Bosch
Summary: This study assesses the effect of spatial velocity gradients (SVGs) on block matching, and finds that the sinusoidal flow wavelength and SVG angle have significant impact on the bias and precision of block matching.
ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Acoustics
Kartini Rahmat, Nazimah Ab Mumin, Wei Lin Ng, Nur Aishah Mohd Taib, Wai Yee Chan, Marlina Tanty Ramli Hamid
Summary: This study demonstrates the value of ABUS as an adjunct to DBT in breast screening and diagnosis, with improved cancer detection rates.
ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Acoustics
Jieyu Hu, Sindre Hellum Olaisen, Erik Smistad, Havard Dalen, Lasse Lovstakken
Summary: This study introduces a fully automated, real-time method for measuring left atrial volume in echocardiography using a neural network to identify key time points and segmentation techniques. The results show that this method provides comparable accuracy to manual measurements while saving time and reducing operator variability, with an average volume difference of 2.9 mL for 2-D and 7.8 mL for 3-D imaging. The application of pseudo-labeling improves the stability of volume curves and the accuracy of end-systole measurement.
ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Acoustics
Anam Bhatti, Takuro Ishii, Yoshifumi Saijo
Summary: A new protocol for fabricating a microflow phantom with bifurcated geometry at a superficial region was proposed in this study. Ultrasound imaging confirmed the successful creation of the desired flow tract with bifurcation at a depth of 2-5 mm. The experiments demonstrated the validity of the proposed protocol for creating a microscale intricate flow tract with desired dimensions and depth. This new phantom will facilitate further improvement in ultrasound technologies for precise visualization of superficial complex vasculatures.
ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Acoustics
Nima Mobadersany, Pengcheng Liang, Paul Kemper, Elisa E. Konofagou
Summary: This study describes a technique for manufacturing arterial phantoms using polyvinyl alcohol and evaluates the use of pulse wave imaging (PWI) to assess plaque stiffness. The results show that PWI can distinguish between plaques of different stiffness and composition.
ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY
(2024)
