The study of nanostructured drug delivery systems allows the development of novel
platforms for the efficient transport and controlled release of drug molecules in the harsh …

The therapeutic application of heat is very effective in cancer treatment. Both hyperthermia,
ie, heating to 39–45° C to induce sensitization to radiotherapy and chemotherapy, and …

Photothermal therapy (PTT) is recognized as a promising approach for cancer theranostics
via the nonradiative conversion of light into heat energy. PTT treatment is able to reduce the …

Computed tomography (CT), a diagnostic tool with clinical application, comprehensive
coverage, and low cost, is used in hospitals worldwide. However, CT imaging fails to …

The conventional cancer treatment modalities such as radiotherapy and chemotherapy
suffer from several limitations; hence, their efficiency needs to be improved with other …

Hyperthermia, the mild elevation of temperature to 40–43° C, can induce cancer cell death
and enhance the effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy. However, achievement of its full …

Nanotechnology has recently gained lots of interest in drug delivery due to its potential to
improve the therapeutic outcomes of various diseases. Particularly, a wide range of different …

Regions of low oxygenation (hypoxia) are a characteristic feature of solid tumors, and cells
existing in these regions are a major factor influencing radiation resistance as well as …

The deployment of hyperthermia‐based treatments for cancer therapy has captured the
attention of different researchers worldwide. In particular, the application of light‐responsive …

Over the past few decades, a range of vesicle-based drug delivery systems have entered
clinical practice and several others are in various stages of clinical translation. While most of …