Anti-VEGF Agents for Ocular Angiogenesis and Vascular Permeability by Kenichi Kimoto, Toshiaki Kubota

“…The recent reports may lead to a shift in treatment paradigm for DME, from laser photocoagulation, to newer approaches using anti-VEGF drugs. …”
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Comparative Study of the Optical and Heat Generation Properties of IR820 and Indocyanine Green by Alicia Fernandez-Fernandez, Romila Manchanda, Tingjun Lei, Denny A. Carvajal, Yuan Tang, Syed Zahid Raza Kazmi, Anthony J. McGoron

“…In hyperthermia applications, IR820 generated lower peak temperatures than ICG (4–9%) after 3-minute laser exposure. However, there was no significant difference in hyperthermia cytotoxicity, with both dyes causing significant cell growth inhibition at concentrations ≥ 5 μM. …”
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Synthesis of Symmetrical and Asymmetrical Azines Encompassing Naphtho[2,1-b]furan by a Novel Approach by K. Veena, M. Ramaiah, G. K. Vanita, T. S. Avinash, V. P. Vaidya

“…The Second Harmonic Generation (SHG) efficiency of some of the synthesized compounds was measured by powder technique using Nd:YAG laser.…”
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Effect of Micro- and Nanomagnetite on Printing Toner Properties by Maryam Ataeefard, Ebrahim Ghasemi, Mona Ebadi

“…The Fe3O4 and toner were characterized by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), atomic gradient force magnetometry (AGFM), dynamic laser scattering (DLS), particle size analysis, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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A Computational Model of Peripheral Photocoagulation for the Prevention of Progressive Diabetic Capillary Occlusion by Thomas J. Gast, Xiao Fu, John Scott Gens, James A. Glazier

“…The model seems to show that a properly patterned laser treatment of still vascularized peripheral retina may be able to prevent or at least constrain the propagation of diabetic retinal ischemia in those retinal areas with intact capillaries.…”
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3-D Image Analysis of Fluorescent Drug Binding by M. Raquel Miquel, Venessa Segura, Z. Ali, M. P. D'Ocon, J. C. McGrath, Craig J. Daly

“…Fluorescent ligands provide the means of studying receptors in whole tissues using confocal laser scanning microscopy and have advantages over antibody- or non-fluorescence-based method. …”
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Random Target Localization for an Upper Limb Prosthesis by Xinglei Zhang, Binghui Fan, Chuanjiang Wang, Xiaolin Cheng, Hongguang Feng, Zhaohui Tian

“…Firstly, an initial localization algorithm (ILA) that uses two 3D attitude sensors and a laser range sensor to detect the target attitude and distance is presented. …”
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Non-refractive complications of refractive surgery in patients with iridocorneal endothelial syndrome by T.N. Yur'ieva, O.V. Pisarevskaya

“…The examination and symptomatic treatment of two patients who underwent laser keratorefractive surgery for myopia correction was carried out. …”
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The Diagnosis and Treatment of Branch Retinal Vein Occlusions: An Update by Diana-Maria Darabuş, Rodica Georgiana Dărăbuş, Mihnea Munteanu

“…Therapeutic interventions, including laser photocoagulation, anti-VEGF therapy, and intravitreal corticosteroids, are critically evaluated, emphasizing emerging treatments such as gene therapy, peptide-based agents, and small-molecule inhibitors. …”
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Evaluation of a Tumor-Targeting, Near-Infrared Fluorescent Peptide for Early Detection and Endoscopic Resection of Polyps in a Rat Model of Colorectal Cancer by Jade E. Jones BHS, Susheel Bhanu Busi MS, Jonathan B. Mitchem MD, James M. Amos-Landgraf PhD, Michael R. Lewis PhD

“…Ten minutes after administration, rats underwent targeted NIR laser colonoscopy. Rats were also evaluated by white light colonoscopy and narrow-band imaging, for comparison to the NIR technique. …”
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Two-Component Signal Transduction System SaeRS Positively Regulates Staphylococcus epidermidis Glucose Metabolism by Qiang Lou, Yijun Qi, Yuanfang Ma, Di Qu

“…In this study, we performed a proteomic analysis of differences in expression between the S. epidermidis 1457 wild-type and saeRS mutant to identify candidates regulated by saeRS using two-dimensional gel electrophoresis (2-DE) combined with matrix-assisted laser desorption/lonization mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF-MS). …”
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Analysis of a Novel Magnetic-Hydrodynamic Double Levitated Motor for an Implantable Axial Flow Blood Pump by Liang Wang, Xiaoyan Tang, Zhong Yun, Chuang Xiang

“…With a prototype pump, an external circulation experiment system is built and then the axial and radial displacements of the rotor are measured by using Hall-effect sensors and the laser vibrometer under different working conditions.…”
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Performance of the VITEK® MS system for the identification of filamentous fungi in a microbiological laboratory in Chile. by Lorena Porte, Rodrigo Cruz, Inia Pérez, Carmen Varela, Cristina Díaz, Patricia García, Paulette Legarraga, Francisca Valdivieso, Thomas Weitzel

“…Traditional identification methods are time-consuming, labor-intensive, and operator-dependent. Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization-time-of-flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectrometry is a rapid and easy-to-perform identification method. …”
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The Optimization of Matrix Preparation Process and Performance Testing for Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell by Jian Cheng, Liejin Guo, Shisen Xu, Ruiyun Zhang

“…The characteristics of the slurries and matrices were examined by laser particle size analyzer, scanning electron microscopy, and BET surface area analyzer. …”
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Update on New Antigens in the Pathogenesis of Membranous Nephropathy by Maurizio Salvadori, Aris Tsalouchos

“…The availability of novel techniques such as laser micro-dissection and tandem mass spectrometry, as well as immunochemistry with antibodies directed against novel proteins, allowed the confirmation of new antigens involved. …”
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Information-Fusion Methods Based Simultaneous Localization and Mapping for Robot Adapting to Search and Rescue Postdisaster Environments by Hongling Wang, Chengjin Zhang, Yong Song, Bao Pang

“…The information-fusion architecture consists of multirobots and multisensors (MAM); multiple robots mount on-board laser range finder (LRF) sensors, localization sonars, gyro odometry, Kinect-sensor, RGB-D camera, and other proprioceptive sensors. …”
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Insights into the Enhancement Mechanisms of Molten Salt Nanofluids by Xiong Yaxuan, Wang Huixiang, Wang Zhenyu, Wu Yuting, Xu Qian, Wang Gang, Li Chuan, Ding Yulong, Ma Chongfang

“…Then, the key performance and micromorphology of the carbonate salt nanofluids are characterized by differential scanning calorimetry, thermal gravimetric analysis, laser flash analysis, and micromorphology analysis. …”
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Fast plasma production by intense femtosecond extreme ultraviolet and x-ray pulses by C. Fasolato, E. Stellino, F. Sacchetti, C. Petrillo

“…We develop a semiempirical model to describe the creation of an electron plasma in matter at extreme conditions, as excited by high-intensity, extreme ultraviolet (EUV) or x-ray radiation pulses currently available at free-electron laser (FEL) facilities. In typical FEL experiments, EUV and x-ray pulses are used to investigate highly excited states of matter produced by optical pump pulses. …”
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Recent application of carbon nanotubes in energy storage and conversion devices by Abdulazeez Tunbosun Lawal

“…CNTs can be synthesized using various methods, such as chemical vapor deposition, laser ablation, and carbon arc discharge. Each of their properties makes them an ideal candidate for various energy conversion and storage devices. …”
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Optical PIV and LDV Comparisons of Internal Flow Investigations in SHF Impeller by G. Wuibaut, G. Bois, M. El Hajem, A. Akhras, J. Y. Champagne

“…Measurements have been performed using optical techniques: 2D particle image velocimetry (PIV) technique on an air test model and 2D laser doppler velocimetry (LDV) technique on a water model, both for different flow rates. …”
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