Lagging heat models in thermodynamics and bioheat transfer: a critical review

Z Shomali, R Kovács, P Ván, IV Kudinov… - Continuum Mechanics …, 2022 - Springer
The accuracy of the classical heat conduction model, known as Fourier's law, is highly
questioned, dealing with the micro-and nanosystems and biological tissues. In other words …

Computational modeling of thermal combination therapies by magneto-ultrasonic heating to enhance drug delivery to solid tumors

M Souri, M Soltani, F Moradi Kashkooli - Scientific reports, 2021 - nature.com
For the first time, inspired by magnetic resonance imaging-guidance high intensity focused
ultrasound (MR-HIFU) technology, ie, medication therapy and thermal ablation in one …

Pennes' bioheat equation vs. porous media approach in computer modeling of radiofrequency tumor ablation

C Tucci, M Trujillo, E Berjano, M Iasiello, A Andreozzi… - Scientific reports, 2021 - nature.com
The objective of this study was to compare three different heat transfer models for
radiofrequency ablation of in vivo liver tissue using a cooled electrode and three different …

Stimuli-sensitive nano-drug delivery with programmable size changes to enhance accumulation of therapeutic agents in tumors

M Souri, M Kiani Shahvandi, M Chiani… - Drug Delivery, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Nano-based drug delivery systems hold significant promise for cancer therapies. Presently,
the poor accumulation of drug-carrying nanoparticles in tumors has limited their success. In …

Efficient drug delivery to hypoxic tumors using thermosensitive liposomes with encapsulated anti-cancer drug under high intensity pulsed ultrasound

P Namakshenas, A Mojra - International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 2023 - Elsevier
Poor half-life, short circulation, systemic toxicity, insufficient accumulation, and ultimately
weak therapeutic response are the most important obstacles in the conventional …

Optimization of laser dosimetry based on patient-specific anatomical models for the ablation of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma tumor

P Namakshenas, FM Di Matteo, L Bianchi, E Faiella… - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
Laser-induced thermotherapy has shown promising potential for the treatment of
unresectable primary pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma tumors. Nevertheless …

Finite element modeling of Non-Fourier heat transfer in a cancerous tissue with an injected fat layer during hyperthermia treatment

H Nazmdeh, M Vahabi, MA Nazari - Journal of Thermal Biology, 2021 - Elsevier
Hyperthermia technique has received much attention over the last decade being less
invasive among the others. Laser therapy is among the most commonly investigated types of …

Microbubble-enhanced HIFU therapy for vascularized tumors using Levovist contrast agent

HA Sormoli, A Mojra, G Heidarinejad - International Journal of Mechanical …, 2023 - Elsevier
High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) has enormous potential in the treatment of
cancers; however, there is still plenty of challenges associated with using acoustic energy to …

Numerical analysis of non-Fourier thermal response of lung tissue based on experimental data with application in laser therapy

I Eltejaei, M Balavand, A Mojra - Computer methods and programs in …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background and objective The thermal therapy is a minimally invasive technique used as an
alternative approach to conventional cancer treatments. There is an increasing concern …

Numerical study of high‐intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) in fat reduction

S Mortazavi, M Mokhtari‐Dizaji - Skin Research and …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction This study aimed to investigate the effect of fat‐layer thickness and focal depth
on the pressure and temperature distribution of tissue. Methods Computer simulations were …