Organic photothermal agents have received increasing attention in the past few decades
due to their excellent biocompatibility and flexible chemical modification and …

In this review, advancement in cancer therapy that shows a transition from conventional
thermal therapies to laser-based photothermal therapies is discussed. Laser-based …

While there have been rapid advances in developing new and more targeted drugs to treat
cancer, much less progress has been made in individualizing dosing. Even though the …

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is mainly used to destroy cancerous cells; it combines the
action of three components: a photoactivatable molecule or photosensitizer (PS), the light of …

Accurate monitoring of treatment is crucial in minimally-invasive radiofrequency ablation in
oncology and cardiovascular disease. We investigated alterations in optical properties of ex …

The synthesis of graphene-based materials has attracted considerable attention in drug
delivery strategies. Indeed, the conductivity and mechanical stability of graphene have been …

Purpose: To evaluate the feasibility and assess safety parameters of magnetic resonance-
guided high-intensity focused ultrasound (MRgHIFU)-mediated hyperthermia (HT; heating to …

This study develops an energy modulation technique to attain a constant interstitial tissue
temperature and to induce the predetermined thermal coagulation without carbonization in …

Thermal dose models are metrics that quantify the thermal effect on tissues based on the
temperature and the time of exposure. These models are used to predict and control the …

Objective: This work aims to determine whether photoacoustic (PA) thermometry from a
commercially available PA imaging system can be used to control the temperature in …