Abstract:
A method of generating an image by using ultrasound waves. The method includes acquiring a first bio-signal of an object, generating at least one first ultrasound frame by using at least one echo signal obtained from at least one first ultrasound wave transmitted to a preset region of interest (ROI) of the object, generating a second ultrasound frame by using an echo signal obtained from a second ultrasound wave transmitted to the preset ROI, and acquiring a second bio-signal of the object at a time when the second ultrasound wave is transmitted to be used for generating the second ultrasound frame, and determining a reference frame from among the generated at least one first ultrasound frame based on the generated second ultrasound frame and the acquired second bio-signal.
Abstract:
Provided are an ultrasound system and methods that deliver medication through skin by using multiple frequencies. The method to deliver medication through skin include irradiating the skin with ultrasound having a first frequency to cavitate a skin tissue; irradiating the skin with ultrasound having a second frequency, which is lower than the first frequency, to collapse the cavitated tissue; and delivering the medication through the collapsed tissue, wherein a single transducer is configured to produce the ultrasound having the first frequency and the ultrasound having the second frequency.
Abstract:
Provided is a phantom including a medium that is visually transparent, solid particles, included in the medium that are visually transparent and are able to scatter a first ultrasound, and a contrast agent included in the medium that is changed to be in an opaque state from a visually transparent state by irradiation of a second ultrasound. Also provided are an ultrasound system including the phantom, and a method of manufacturing the phantom.
Abstract:
An apparatus configured to provide ultrasound treatment, includes an applicator configured to radiate ultrasound to a subject. The apparatus further includes an image capturing unit configured to capture an image of a coupling guiding line on a patient where the applicator is to be placed, and a computer configured to set a target location of the applicator based on the image and a current location of the applicator. The apparatus further includes a location adjusting unit configured to adjust a location of the applicator, and a control unit configured to control the location adjusting unit to adjust the location of the applicator to the target location. The applicator is configured to radiate ultrasound at the adjusted location.
Abstract:
An ultrasound treatment apparatus includes a transducer configured to irradiate ultrasound waves onto an object, and a membrane disposed in an irradiation direction of the ultrasound waves and to form, with the transducer, a space in which a cooling fluid circulates. The apparatus further includes a first temperature sensor configured to measure a temperature of a skin of a patient contacting the membrane, and a second temperature sensor configured to measure a temperature of the transducer. The apparatus further includes a cooling unit configured to circulate the cooling fluid based on the measured temperatures.
Abstract:
A medical apparatus includes a moving unit supported on the base and configured to move in a longitudinal direction of the bed. The moving unit is configured to extend in a width direction of the bed. The medical apparatus also includes a mount unit on the moving unit and configured to move in the width direction and including a medical applicator mounted thereon.