Ultrasound molecular imaging: Moving toward clinical translation

Highlights • Ultrasound molecular imaging is a highly sensitive modality. • A clinical grade ultrasound contrast agent has entered first in human clinical trials. • Several new potential future clinical applications of ultrasound molecular imaging are being explored.

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Published in:European journal of radiology 2015-09, Vol.84 (9), p.1685-1693
Main Authors: Abou-Elkacem, Lotfi, Bachawal, Sunitha V, Willmann, Jürgen K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Arteriosclerosis - diagnostic imaging
Cancer
Clinical translation
Contrast Media
Humans
Image Enhancement
Inflammation
Inflammation - diagnostic imaging
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Microbubbles
Molecular imaging
Molecular Imaging - methods
Myocardial Ischemia - diagnostic imaging
Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Radiology
Ultrasonography
Ultrasound
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Summary:Highlights • Ultrasound molecular imaging is a highly sensitive modality. • A clinical grade ultrasound contrast agent has entered first in human clinical trials. • Several new potential future clinical applications of ultrasound molecular imaging are being explored.
ISSN:0720-048X
1872-7727
DOI:10.1016/j.ejrad.2015.03.016