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One-Step Preparation of Magnetic Lipid Bubbles: Magnetothermal Effect Induces the Simultaneous Formation of Gas Nuclei and Self-Assembly of Phospholipids
In recent years, enveloped micro-nanobubbles have garnered significant attention in research due to their commendable stability, biocompatibility, and other notable properties. Currently, the preparation methods of enveloped micro-nanobubbles have …
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Ultrasonography of Facial and Submandibular Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Concomitance With Acne Vulgaris
Objectives: To describe the ultrasound characteristics of facial and submandibular hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and detect acne vulgaris (AV) concomitance in these cases. Methods: We performed a retrospective study of the ultrasound images of patients …
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PLGA Nanoplatform for the Hypoxic Tumor Delivery: Folate Targeting, Therapy, and Ultrasound/Photoacoustic Imaging
Effective targeting of breast tumors is critical for improving therapeutic outcomes in breast cancer treatment. Additionally, hypoxic breast cancers are difficult to treat due to resistance toward chemotherapeutics, poor vascularity, and enhanced …
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Automatic Segmentation for Analysis of Murine Cardiac Ultrasound and Photoacoustic Image Data Using Deep Learning
Objective: Although there are methods to identify regions of interest (ROIs) from echocardiographic images of myocardial tissue, they are often time-consuming and difficult to create when image quality is poor. Further, while myocardial strain from …
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Breast reconstruction using a superficial inferior epigastric artery flap with pedicle elongation via an arteriovenous loop: A case report
Superficial inferior epigastric artery (SIEA) flap is often chosen to minimize postoperative complications such as abdominal pain and bulging. However, drawbacks, including a small diameter and a short pedicle, pose challenges in anastomosing or creating …
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Precision-Targeted Injection Laryngoplasty and Longitudinal Biomaterial Effects Evaluation Using High-resolution Ultrasonography in a Rat Model
Objective: Current laryngeal injection models rely on the transoral route and are suboptimal due to limited view, narrowed working space, and the need to sacrifice animals for investigation of the injectables. In the present study, a novel surgical model …
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Acoustic Delivery of Plasma Low-Density Lipoprotein into Liver via ApoB100-Targeted Microbubbles Inhibits Atherosclerotic Plaque Growth
Atherosclerosis is the main risk factor for cardiovascular disease, which accounts for the majority of mortality worldwide. A significantly increased plasma level of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), surrounded by a monolayer of phospholipids, …
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Central Artery Hemodynamics in Angiotensin II-Induced Hypertension and Effects of Anesthesia
Systemic hypertension is a strong risk factor for cardiovascular, neurovascular, and renovascular diseases. Central artery stiffness is both an initiator and indicator of hypertension, thus revealing a critical relationship between the wall mechanics and …
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Ultrasonic surface acoustic wave elastography: A review of basic theories, technical developments, and medical applications
Physiological and pathological changes in tissues often cause changes in tissue mechanical properties, making tissue elastography an effective modality in medical imaging. Among the existing elastography methods, ultrasound elastography is of great …
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IL-33 Signaling Inhibition Leads to a Preeclampsia-Like Phenotype in Pregnant Rats
Problem: Preeclampsia (PE) is a hypertensive pregnancy disorder that is a leading cause of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality characterized by maternal vascular dysfunction, oxidative stress, chronic immune activation, and excessive inflammation. …