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Developing technologies for analysis of the pregnant cervix
| Technique | Collagen structure? | Tissue hydration? | Tissue elasticity/stiffness? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acoustic Attenuation | ✓ | ||
| Electrical Impedance | ✓ | ||
| Elastography | ✓ | ||
| Light-induced fluorescence | ✓ | ||
| Second harmonic generation | ✓ | ||
| Near-infrared spectroscopy | ✓ | ||
| Backscattered power loss | ✓ | ||
| Mechanical testing | ✓ | ||
| Raman spectroscopy | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
