The pulse-echo ultrasound allows measurement of wave velocity (in meters per second), which correlates with measurement of liver stiffness (in kilopascals).

More information: Sergio J Sanabria et al. Spatial domain reconstruction for imaging speed-of-sound with pulse-echo ultrasound: simulation and in vivo study, Physics in Medicine & Biology (2018 ...

Figure 1. Ultrasonic testing using pulse echo and through-transmission methods. Pulse echo (left and center) uses a transducer that sends and receives ultrasound energy, producing both A- and B-scan ...

There is no ideal diagnostic procedure for the differentiation of cystic pancreatic tumors. Histology is the standard of reference but can produce false negative results. The correct differential ...

Charlotte Nawijn, Ph.D. candidate at the University of Twente, has developed a new technique to improve ultrasound images of blood flow. Using a smart ultrasound pulse train, she reduced noise in ...

The technology. Bindex (Bone Index Finland OY) is a pulse‑echo ultrasound tool for the screening and diagnosis of osteoporosis. The device measures cortical bone thickness at the upper shaft of the ...