OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this article is to present an overview of cinematic rendering,
illustrating its potential advantages and applications. CONCLUSION. Volume-rendered …

We present here a new algorithm for segmentation of intensity images which is robust, rapid,
and free of tuning parameters. The method, however, requires the input of a number of …

Abstract Background Hyperpolarized (HP) 13C-pyruvate MRI is a stable-isotope molecular
imaging modality that provides real-time assessment of the rate of metabolism through …

In the US and Western Europe, trauma is the fourth most common cause of death and the
leading cause of death in the population less than 45 years of age [Mullinix and Foley, J …

Abstract Learning Objectives After completing this course, the reader will be able to:
Compare the diagnostic performances of 18F-FDG PET/CT and conventional CT with …

Background: Transplant renal artery stenosis (TRAS) is a serious vascular complication due
to non-specific clinical manifestations, causing serious diagnostic difficulties. Contrast …

Objective: In this study we aimed to assess the image quality and degree of vascular
enhancement using low-concentration contrast media (LCCM)(300 mg I ml–1) and high …

INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of contrast-enhanced
ultrasound (US-CE) to diagnose acute renal vein thrombosis (ARVT), acute rejection …

Background Routine B‐mode ultrasound examination (rB‐US) is a current standard for the
assessment of the transplanted kidney (KT x) in the early post‐operative period. The …

Over the last decade, critical infrastructures have become increasingly complex. They now
possess levels of automation which requires the integration of, often, mutually incompatible …