Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis is a tool used to describe the
discrimination accuracy of a diagnostic test or prediction model. While sensitivity and …

In this review we present the current status of ultrasound thermometry and ablation
monitoring, with emphasis on the diverse approaches published in the literature and with an …

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is a condition that is characterized by the presence of> 5%
fat in the liver and affects more than one billion people worldwide. If adequate and early …

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a spectrum of disease from fatty accumulation
(steatosis), necro-inflammation though to fibrosis. It is of increasing global prevalence as a …

Diffuse liver diseases such as fatty liver and cirrhosis, are leading causes of disability and
fatality across the world. Early diagnosis of these diseases is extremely important to save …

Objectives The paper presents the results of an initial clinical study, which were obtained
using the strain elastography imaging method based on radio frequency ultrasound signal …

Thermal (temporal) strain imaging (TSI) is being developed to detect the lipid-rich core of
atherosclerotic plaques and presence of fatty liver disease. However, the effects of ultrasonic …

The prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver diseases (NAFLD) has increased steadily over
the past decade. Thus, diagnosing NAFLD at the earliest stage, which is a reversible …

Ultrasound-induced thermal strain imaging (TSI) has been used successfully to identify lipid-
and water-based tissues in atherosclerotic plaques in some research settings. However, TSI …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the major threats to humanity, accounting for one-
third of the world's deaths. For patients with high-risk CVD, plaque rupture can lead to critical …