A standardized shear-wave and strain elastography follow-up protocol was applied before and after thyroid nodule radiofrequency ablation to quantify stiffness changes longitudinally. Using mixed-effects modeling and multivariable regression, early post-ablation elastography changes were independently associated with 12-month volume reduction response.

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Elastography-Based Evaluation of Treatment Response Following Radiofrequency Ablation of Thyroid Nodules

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is an established minimally invasive treatment for benign thyroid nodules, yet response assessment relies largely on delayed ...

This study evaluates serum matrix metalloproteinase-12 (MMP-12) and tumor cadherin-13 (CDH13) as complementary biomarkers in lung cancer. These markers correlate with molecular subtypes, treatment response, and survival, supporting their potential use in subtyping, treatment stratification, and prognostic assessment.

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Clinical Implications of Serum Matrix Metalloproteinase-12 and Tumor Cadherin-13 for Molecular Subtyping and Personalized Therapy in Lung Cancer

Lung cancer remains a leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide, largely due to its biological heterogeneity, frequent late-stage diagnosis, and ...

The combined use of a 308-nm excimer laser and oral matrine markedly enhanced repigmentation in vitiligo by promoting melanocyte regeneration and restoring immune balance. This dual-modality therapy reduced pro-inflammatory cytokines, normalized immunoglobulins, elevated IL-10, and achieved superior clinical efficacy with excellent safety and patient tolerance.

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