Smart materials can respond to stimuli and adapt their responses based on external cues
from their environments. Such behavior requires a way to transport energy efficiently and …

Nanotechnology is an important branch of science in therapies known as “nanomedicine”
and is the junction of various fields such as material science, chemistry, biology, physics …

Near-infrared fluorescence imaging has emerged as a noninvasive, inexpensive, and
ionizing-radiation-free monitoring tool for assessing tumor growth and treatment efficacy. In …

Fluorescence imaging is a noninvasive and dynamic real-time imaging technique; however,
it exhibits poor spatial resolution in centimeter-deep tissues because biological tissues are …

Liposomes have been widely used in both medical imaging and drug delivery fields due to
their excellent biocompatibility and easy surface modification. Recently our lab reported for …

Objective. This study aims to theoretically investigate the dynamics of ultrasound-induced
interstitial fluid streaming and tissue recovery after ultrasound exposure for potentially …

Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is an effective treatment for end-stage knee joint diseases. The
debate over preserving or sacrificing the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) in mobile-bearing …

Ultrasound switchable fluorescence (USF) imaging, a hybrid imaging technology that
combines the advantages of both fluorescence sensitivity and acoustic resolution in …

Background Near infrared (NIR) environment-sensitive fluorophores are highly desired for
many biomedical applications because of its non-invasive operation, high sensitivity and …

Cancer diagnosis is a prerequisite for further medical therapy and treatment. Near-infrared
(NIR) fluorescence imaging is a desirable modality without invasiveness and nonionizing …