Exploring the Enhanced Optical and Antibacterial Properties of Ag-Doped CdWO4 Nanopowders: Synthesis, Characterization, and Multifaceted Applications by Nooshin Heydarian Dehkordi, Morteza Raeisi, Sanaz Alamdari

“…Based on the results, CWO: Ag nanopowder has great potential in laser technologies, spectroscopy, medicine, and E. coli sensors.…”
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Changes in Central Macular Thickness following Single Session Multispot Panretinal Photocoagulation by Nawat Watanachai, Janejit Choovuthayakorn, Direk Patikulsila, Nimitr Ittipunkul

“…Each eye received a mean (SD) of 2,750 (686.7) laser spots. At 4-week follow-up, there was a statistically significant 24.0 μm increase in mean CSF thickness (P=0.001), with a 17.4 μm increase from baseline at 12-week follow-up (P=0.002). …”
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Effect of printing process parameters on tensile strength and wear rate of 17-4PH stainless steel deposited using SLM process by Priya Sahadevan, Pon Selvan Chithirai, Avinash Lakshmikanthan, Amiya Bhaumik, Agustin Flores Cuautle

“…The 17-4 PH SS samples were deposited using technical parameters such as laser power: LP, Scan speed: SS, and hatch distance: HD) were studied to analyze the wear rate and ultimate tensile strength. …”
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A Novel Role for Corneal Pachymetry in Planning Cataract Surgery by Determining Changes in Spherical Equivalent Resulting from a Previous LASIK Treatment by Arthur Hammer, Tjebo F. C. Heeren, Romesh Angunawela, John Marshall, Kamran Saha

“…To provide a metric to differentiate between hyperopic and myopic ablation of a prior LASIK treatment based on the corneal pachymetry profile after laser vision correction (LVC). Methods. Pachymetry data were retrospectively recovered from patients who had previous LASIK for refractive purposes between 2019 and 2020. …”
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Dual-mode-driven nanomotors targeting inflammatory macrophages for the MRI and synergistic treatment of atherosclerosis by Min Wei, Qiaoji Jiang, Shuang Bian, Pengzhao Chang, Bangbang Li, Changzhou Shi, Yangang Zhu, Yanchen Wang, Pingfu Hou, Jingjing Li

“…The asymmetric deposition of Pt on Gd-MCNs catalyzed H2O2 at the inflammatory site to produce O2, which could promote the self-motion of the nanomotor and ease inflammation microenvironment of AS plaque. Near-infrared (NIR) laser irradiation promoted the photothermal conversion of Gd-MCNs to generate the thermal propulsion of nanomotor and photothermal ablation of inflammatory macrophages. …”
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Protective Effects of Intravitreal Injection of the Rho-Kinase Inhibitor Y-27632 in a Rodent Model of Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (rAION) by Zuohuizi Yi, Liao Chen, Xiaoling Wang, Changzheng Chen, Yiqiao Xing

“…The rAION model was established by using laser-induced photoactivation of intravenously administered Rose Bengal in rats. …”
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Nonlinearity of the post-spinel transition and its expression in slabs and plumes worldwide by Junjie Dong, Rebecca A. Fischer, Lars P. Stixrude, Matthew C. Brennan, Kierstin Daviau, Terry-Ann Suer, Katlyn M. Turner, Yue Meng, Vitali B. Prakapenka

“…This interaction has previously been assumed to have no lateral spatial variations, based on the assumption of a linear post-spinel boundary in pressure and temperature. Here we present laser-heated diamond anvil cell experiments with synchrotron X-ray diffraction to better constrain this boundary, especially at higher temperatures. …”
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Genetic Diversity of Imipenem-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii Infections at an Intensive Care Unit by Amani Alnimr, Aisha Alamri, Afnan Alsultan

“…The isolates were phenotypically identified by a matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight- (MALDI-TOF-) based system (VITEK MS), and their susceptibility was tested by the phenotypic-based VITEK 2 system. …”
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Use of ICDAS-II, Fluorescence-Based Methods, and Radiography in Detection and Treatment Decision of Occlusal Caries Lesions: An In Vitro Study by Anahita Jablonski-Momeni, Jasmin Stucke, Torben Steinberg, Monika Heinzel-Gutenbrunner

“…To use visual inspection (ICDAS-II), laser fluorescence (LF), fluorescence based camera (FC) and radiographic examination (BW) for detection of caries and for treatment decision. …”
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Photodynamic Antimicrobial Chemotherapy for Root Canal System Asepsis: A Narrative Literature Review by P. Diogo, T. Gonçalves, P. Palma, J. M. Santos

“…Toluidine blue and methylene blue are the most used photosensitizers and most commonly laser has 660 nm of wavelength with a 400 nm diameter of intracanal fiber. …”
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Unusual Presentation of Type 1 Idiopathic Macular Telangiectasia by Zaïnab Bentaleb Machkour, Philippe Denis, Laurent Kodjikian

“…Based on these findings, the patients were diagnosed with bilateral type 1A IMT according to Gass and Blodi classification and were treated with intravitreal antivascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) injections and focal laser photocoagulation. Twelve months later, SD-OCT revealed partial regression of the exudative signs and significant VA improvement. …”
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Radio- and Power-Over-Fiber Integration for 6G Networks: Challenges and Future Prospects by Leticia Carneiro de Souza, Victoria Dala Pegorara Souto, Arismar Cerqueira Sodre

“…Furthermore, we discuss the underlying principles of PoF systems, including operation and key components, e.g., high-power laser diode (HPLD), optical fiber, and photovoltaic power converter (PPC), highlighting their key features, performance metrics, and design considerations. …”
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Enhancing spectral imaging with multi-condition image fusion by Joana Teixeira, Tomás Lopes, Diana Capela, Catarina S. Monteiro, Diana Guimarães, Alexandre Lima, Pedro A. S. Jorge, Nuno A. Silva

“…Abstract Spectral Imaging techniques such as Laser-induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) and Raman Spectroscopy (RS) enable the localized acquisition of spectral data, providing insights into the presence, quantity, and spatial distribution of chemical elements or molecules within a sample. …”
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Integrating network pharmacology and experimental validation to explore the pharmacological mechanism of Astragaloside IV in alleviating urotensin II-mediated renal tubular epithel... by Wenyuan Liu, Qianwei Liu, Ziyuan Zhang, Yaling Hu, Jingai Fang

“…The CCK8 assay was applied to detect the cell viability. ELISA, laser confocal, RT-PCR, and Western blot methods were used to detect the expression of cell pathway indicators and inflammatory factors in each group. …”
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The injectable hydrogel loading cannabidiol to regulate macrophage polarization in vitro for the treatment of chronic enteritis by Ye Wang, Xingming Ji, Xinyi Wang, Mengyu Sun, Cheng Li, Dongmei Wu

“…The expression of various inflammatory factors was detected by ELISA, and the expression of protein and reactive oxygen species were observed by laser confocal microscopy to evaluate their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. …”
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Polyurethanes as Biomaterials in Medicine: Advanced Applications, Infection Challenges, and Innovative Surface Modification Methods by Drożdż Kamil, Gołda-Cępa Monika, Brzychczy-Włoch Monika

“…To address these issues, innovative PU surface modification methods are being developed, including laser texturing, nanoparticle deposition with antibacterial properties, ion implantation, cold metal spraying, the integration of biodegradable and biocompatible components, and plasma modifications. …”
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Про особливості використання моделі поведінки матеріалу у конструкціях з комірково-каркасною структурою... by Владислав Шинкарук, Володимир Ліповський

“…Такі структури створюються за допомогою селективного лазерного плавлення металів (Selective Laser Melting, SLM). Комірково-каркасні структури — є комплексними тривимірними конструкціями, які складаються з повторюваних елементів або клітин, що утворюють просторовий масив. …”
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Noise Reduction for Modal Parameter Identification of the Measured FRFs Using the Modal Peak-Based Hankel-SVD Method by Tianxu Zhu, Chaoping Zang, Gengbei Zhang

“…Afterwards, a modal test of a flat plate under the high-temperature condition was undertaken using scanning laser Doppler vibrometry (SLDV). The noise reduction and modal parameter identification were exploited to the measured FRFs. …”
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The Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenges of Posttraumatic Iris Implantation Cysts: Illustrative Case Presentations and a Review of the Literature by Nandini Venkateswaran, Steven S. T. Ching, William Fischer, Frank Lee, Gabrielle Yeaney, Holly B. Hindman

“…The second case is of recurrent posttraumatic serous iris implantation cysts that were treated with laser, cyst aspiration, and injections of 5-Fluorouracil. …”
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Synthesis of N-Tetradecyl-1,10-phenathrolinium-Based New Salts for Biological Applications by Atakilt Abebe, Minaleshewa Atlabachew, Misganaw Liyew, Elsabet Ferede

“…The organic salts were investigated by spectrometry (1H, 13C, 19F NMR, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), UV-Vis, and matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectroscopy (MALDI MS), CHNSBr elemental analysis, and thermal analysis (TGA and DSC). …”
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