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Ultrasound Images of the Tongue: A Tutorial for Assessment and Remediation of Speech Sound Errors
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2017
Ultrasound imaging can be used to display the shape and movements of the tongue in real time during speech. The images can be used to determine the nature of speech sound errors. Visual feedback of the tongue can be used to facilitate improvements in speech sound production in clinical populations.
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A Novel Application of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Imaging
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2013
We describe a new ultrasound-based vector tissue Doppler imaging technique to measure muscle contraction velocity, strain and strain rate with sub-millisecond temporal resolution during dynamic activities. This approach provides complementary measurements of dynamic muscle function and could lead to a better understanding of mechanisms underlying musculoskeletal disorders.
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The Assessment of Lymphatic Drainage Using ICG Near-Infrared Imaging and Ultrasound After Fracture
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2026
This protocol assesses lymphatic drainage after fracture by combining indocyanine green(ICG) near-infrared imaging with ultrasound to quantify plantar ICG clearance and popliteal lymph node enlargement in mice.
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Assessment of Cerebral Lateralization in Children using Functional Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound (fTCD)
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2010
Functional transcranial Doppler sonography (fTCD) is a simple and non-invasive ultrasound technique which can be used to assess the lateralization of cognitive functions, especially language, and is suitable for use with children.
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An Experimental Protocol for Assessing the Performance of New Ultrasound Probes Based on CMUT Technology in Application to Brain Imaging
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2017
The development of new ultrasound (US) probes based on Capacitive Micromachined Ultrasonic Transducer (CMUT) technology requires an early realistic assessment of imaging capabilities. We describe a repeatable experimental protocol for US image acquisition and comparison with magnetic resonance images, using an ex vivo bovine brain as an imaging target.
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Echo timing indicates when reflected sound returns to the transducer, while echo intensity describes the strength of that returning signal. The imaging system processes differences in both properties to represent internal anatomy. Together, these measurements help distinguish structural patterns within tissues and organs, supporting clinical evaluation beyond simply locating an imaged region.
Doppler methods analyze returning sound signals to assess blood flow and its direction. This adds functional information to the structural view produced by standard echo processing. In vascular and cardiac evaluation, the combination can help clinicians examine anatomy alongside movement of blood, making the assessment useful when flow direction is clinically relevant.
Ultrasound assessment does not use ionizing radiation, which makes it valuable when examinations may need to be repeated. Its suitability for repeated imaging supports monitoring over time rather than limiting evaluation to a single examination. This feature is especially relevant in medical settings that require ongoing observation of anatomy or developing structures.
The approach can evaluate tissues, organs, and developing anatomy while also providing information about function. Standard image processing supports structural assessment, whereas Doppler adds blood-flow information and direction. This range allows ultrasound assessment to contribute to examinations that require attention to anatomy, physiological activity, or both rather than structure alone.
Ultrasound assessment supports diagnosis and monitoring across several clinical areas, including obstetrics, cardiology, emergency care, and abdominal and vascular evaluation. Its real-time capability allows imaging to contribute to bedside decision-making, while its ability to examine developing anatomy and blood flow broadens its role across different medical questions and patient-care contexts.
Real-time imaging allows clinicians to observe anatomy as an examination proceeds, supporting immediate bedside decision-making. Ultrasound assessment also contributes to image-guided procedures, where live visualization can help relate the procedure to the imaged anatomy. These capabilities extend its role beyond diagnosis to monitoring and procedural support in clinical care.