Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Ben S. Singh, Irina M. Cazacu, Carlos A. Deza, Bastien S. Rigaud, Adrian Saftoiu, Gabriel Gruionu, Lucian Guionu, Kristy K. Brock, Eugene J. Koay, Joseph M. Herman, Manoop S. Bhutani
Summary: Image fusion of CT, MRI, and PET with endoscopic ultrasound and transabdominal ultrasound can improve the accuracy of lesion characterization, tumor detection, and staging for GI malignancies. Liver applications have been extensively studied, while clinical studies on EUS guided image fusion are limited.
Review
Acoustics
Scott J. Adams, Brent Burbridge, Haron Obaid, Grant Stoneham, Paul Babyn, Ivar Mendez
Summary: Telerobotic sonography is a new technology that allows sonographers and sonologists to perform ultrasound examinations remotely, addressing the limited access to ultrasound services in many communities worldwide. This technology offers the potential to increase equity in diagnostic imaging services by providing real-time ultrasound examinations to underserviced rural and remote communities.
JOURNAL OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zach J. Leinen, Rahul Mohan, Lakmini S. Premadasa, Arpan Acharya, Mahesh Mohan, Siddappa N. Byrareddy
Summary: This article discusses the historical value of cannabis and its impact on the human immune system, as well as the diverse applications of cannabinoids in treating various diseases. It also highlights the potential development of cannabis use disorder through long-term recreational use and the importance of intervention and treatment methods.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mari Carmen Gomez-de Frutos, Fernando Laso-Garcia, Ivan Garcia-Suarez, Luke Diekhorst, Laura Otero-Ortega, Maria Alonso de Lecinana, Blanca Fuentes, Dolores Piniella, Gerardo Ruiz-Ares, Exuperio Diez-Tejedor, Maria Gutierrez-Fernandez
Summary: Ultrasound has shown potential in monitoring and treating acute ischemic stroke in experimental animal models, with studies demonstrating its safety and effectiveness in therapeutic applications. Further exploration is needed to determine the limitations and ensure accuracy in translational research.
Review
Engineering, Biomedical
G. Ditac, F. Bessiere, C. Lafon
Summary: This review article discusses the use of ultrasound in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. While ultrasound is widely used for diagnosis, its application for therapeutic purposes is limited. The article describes the therapeutic applications of ultrasound in venous, arterial, and cardiac diseases that are already available or under research.
Review
Acoustics
Dong Zhang, Xiaoyu Wang, Jiaji Lin, Yongqin Xiong, Haoxuan Lu, Jiayu Huang, Xin Lou
Summary: This paper provides an overview of the mechanisms, implementations, applications and decisive parameters of multi-frequency therapeutic ultrasound, showcasing its advantages and future potentials.
ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jieyu Yuhan, Liye Zhu, Longjiao Zhu, Kunlun Huang, Xiaoyun He, Wentao Xu
Summary: Cell-specific aptamers are a promising approach in disease therapy, with research progress in classification, modification, and application. They target cell surface markers, intracellular components, and extracellular components, with advances in stability, affinity, and application to improve cellular microenvironments for successful disease therapy.
JOURNAL OF CONTROLLED RELEASE
(2022)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Yutaka Saito, Shinya Kodashima, Takahisa Matsuda, Koji Matsuda, Mitsuhiro Fujishiro, Kiyohito Tanaka, Kiyonori Kobayashi, Chikatoshi Katada, Takahiro Horimatsu, Manabu Muto, Kazuo Ohtsuka, Ichiro Oda, Masayuki Kato, Mitsuhiro Kida, Shu Hoteya, Hironori Yamamoto, Shomei Ryozawa, Ryuichi Iwakiri, Hiromu Kutsumi, Mototsugu Kato, Ken Haruma, Kazuma Fujimoto, Hiroyasu Iishi, Haruhiko Ogata, Naomi Uemura, Michio Kaminishi, Hisao Tajiri, Haruhiro Inoue
Summary: The study reviewed the first phase data of the Japan Endoscopy Database Project, including the purposes of procedures, diagnostic results, and therapeutic procedures. Screening and fecal immunochemical test positivity were the main reasons for procedures, with a certain rate of complications during treatment.
DIGESTIVE ENDOSCOPY
(2022)
Review
Ophthalmology
Frank Hiu Ping Lai, Eva Wai Nam Wong, Wai Ching Lam, Thomas C. Lee, Sui Chien Wong, Aaron Nagiel, Robert Fung Lam
Summary: Endoscopy is a valuable tool in ophthalmic surgery, offering unique optical properties and the ability to visualize challenging anatomical regions. Recent advancements in endoscopic technology aim to provide higher resolution images and support new surgical techniques for managing complex surgical scenarios. Endoscopy serves as a useful adjunct to microscope wideangle viewing systems in the management of difficult vitreoretinal diseases.
SURVEY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Oncology
Bing Lv, Kunhong Wang, Ning Wei, Feng Yu, Tao Tao, Yanting Shi
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis showed that DL-assisted EUS has high accuracy and clinical applicability for diagnosing pancreatic tumors.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Thanh-Giang La, Lawrence H. Le
Summary: Flexible and miniaturized devices, inspired by advances in electronic materials, fabrication technologies, and wireless communication, have emerged as the next-generation smart devices for medicine and healthcare. These devices have promising applications in medical ultrasound imaging, offering new opportunities for diagnosis and medical care.
ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lei Wang, Nanxi Wang, Wenping Zhang, Xurui Cheng, Zhibin Yan, Gang Shao, Xi Wang, Rui Wang, Caiyun Fu
Summary: Peptide drug development has achieved significant progress in the past decade, thanks to new production, modification, and analytic technologies. These advancements have addressed the inherent limitations of peptides and have resulted in achievements in various therapeutic areas.
SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION AND TARGETED THERAPY
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Niaz Mahmood, Shafaat A. Rabbani
Summary: Fibrinolysis plays a crucial role in maintaining hemostatic balance and is directly linked to tumor growth, invasiveness, and metastasis. Despite promising preclinical evidence on targeting key components of the fibrinolytic system for cancer therapy, limited clinical trials have prevented successful translation from bench to bedside.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Elena Adriana Dumitrescu, Bogdan Silviu Ungureanu, Irina M. Cazacu, Lucian Mihai Florescu, Liliana Streba, Vlad M. Croitoru, Daniel Sur, Adina Croitoru, Adina Turcu-Stiolica, Cristian Virgil Lungulescu
Summary: A meta-analysis of published data demonstrated the promising diagnostic accuracy of artificial intelligence for pancreatic cancer. Based on the analysis of 10 studies, it was found that artificial intelligence-assisted endoscopic ultrasound could become an important tool for the computer-aided diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Binbin Chen, Mengli Liu, Chengzhi Huang
Summary: The outbreak and spread of COVID-19 has posed a great threat to global public health, highlighting the importance of deeper understanding of this viral illness for the development of vaccines and treatment options.
JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL ANALYSIS
(2021)