Node-RADS: a systematic review and meta-analysis of diagnostic performance, category-wise malignancy rates, and inter-observer reliability.

Objective: To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to estimate diagnostic performance, category-wise malignancy rates, and inter-observer reliability of Node Reporting and Data System 1.0 (Node-RADS).

Methods: Five electronic databases were systematically searched for primary studies on the use of Node-RADS to report the possibility of cancer involvement of lymph nodes on CT and MRI from January 1, 2021, until April 15, 2024.

The policies on the use of large language models in radiological journals are lacking: a meta-research study.

Objective: To evaluate whether and how the radiological journals present their policies on the use of large language models (LLMs), and identify the journal characteristic variables that are associated with the presence.

Methods: In this meta-research study, we screened Journals from the Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging Category, 2022 Journal Citation Reports, excluding journals in non-English languages and relevant documents unavailable. We assessed their LLM use policies: (1) whether the policy is present; (2) whether the policy for the authors, the reviewers, and the editors is present; and (3) whether the policy asks the author to report the usage of LLMs, the name of LLMs, the section that used LLMs, the role of LLMs, the verification of LLMs, and the potential influence of LLMs.

Facial tightening using a novel vacuum-assisted microneedle fractional radiofrequency system: A prospective, randomized, split-face study.

Background: The microneedle fractional radiofrequency system (MFRS) is able to rejuvenate facial appearance by heating and coagulating certain depth of skin tissue.

Objective: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of a novel vacuum-assisted MFRS for facial contour tightening.

Methods: This prospective, randomized, split-face study included 21 patients who underwent three treatments with a vacuum-assisted MFRS at 1-month intervals.

The endorsement of general and artificial intelligence reporting guidelines in radiological journals: a meta-research study.

Background: Complete reporting is essential for clinical research. However, the endorsement of reporting guidelines in radiological journals is still unclear. Further, as a field extensively utilizing artificial intelligence (AI), the adoption of both general and AI reporting guidelines would be necessary for enhancing quality and transparency of radiological research.

Microneedling Radiofrequency Enhances Poly-L-Lactic Acid Penetration That Effectively Improves Facial Skin Laxity without Lipolysis.

Background: Microneedle fractional radiofrequency (MFR) is commonly used for skin laxity treatment, and poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) can stimulate collagen synthesis in the body. However, the synergy of their combination for skin rejuvenation has not been proven. The authors aimed to evaluate the combined efficacy of PLLA and MRF and the potential mechanism underlying skin laxity.

Effectiveness and safety of nonablative fractional laser and infrared bipolar radiofrequency for treating periorbital wrinkles.

Non-ablative fractional laser (NAFL) and radiofrequency (RF) are popular for treating periorbital wrinkles owing to short downtime and low risk of side effects. To compare the effectiveness and safety of infrared bipolar radiofrequency (IR-RF) and NAFL, including 1540 nm Er: glass and 1927 nm thulium-doped laser, to determine the better option for clinical treatment of periorbital wrinkles. Twenty-seven patients assigned to 3 groups underwent split-face treatment.

Comparison of the safety and efficacy of low fluence Q-switched 1064-nm and conventional Q-Switched 755-nm lasers in the treatment of café-au-lait macules: A prospective self-controlled trial.

Background: Conventional high fluence Q-switched (HFQS) Alexandrite 755-nm are widely used in clinical café-au-lait macules (CALMs) treatment. There have been recent concerns regarding the efficacy and safety of low fluence Q-switched (LFQS) Nd: YAG 1064-nm lasers.

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of the conventional HFQS and LFQS laser in the treatment of CALMs.

Intense Pulsed Light Therapy Improves Acne-Induced Post-inflammatory Erythema and Hyperpigmentation: A Retrospective Study in Chinese Patients.

Introduction: Post-inflammatory erythema (PIE) and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) are the most common acne-related sequelae with no effective treatments. By combining different cut-off filters, intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy can effectively treat these conditions with few side effects. While the safety and effectiveness of IPL for treating post-burn hyperpigmentation is well known, there is little evidence for its benefits for acne-related PIH.

Can 595-nm Pulsed Dye Laser in Conjunction With an Optical Clearing Agent Improve the Treatment of Port-Wine Stains?

Background: Studies have demonstrated that glycerol can act as an optical clearing agent (OCA) to increase the light penetration through the skin and laser deposition to the target chromophore, thus potentially increasing the efficacy of laser treatment.

Objective: To evaluate whether a pulsed dye laser (PDL) in combination with an OCA can increase the efficacy in treating port-wine stains (PWSs).

Methods: Thirteen patients with untreated PWSs underwent 3 treatment sessions at 6-week intervals.

Prospective trial of microneedle fractional radiofrequency in the hand rejuvenation treatment.

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a novel therapeutic strategy, a microneedle fractional radiofrequency system, for hand rejuvenation.

Material And Method: Sixteen subjects were enrolled in a self-controlled evaluator-blind prospective trial. All subjects received three microneedle fractional radiofrequency treatments at 4 weeks intervals.

Histological Characteristics of Port-Wine Stains with Complete Regression After Photodynamic Therapy Treatment: A 7-Year Follow-Up.

Vascular-targeted photodynamic therapy (PDT) is an effective alternative treatment choice for port-wine stains (PWSs). The histological characteristics of PWSs after PDT treatment have not yet been reported. To investigate the morphological features of PWSs treated by PDT and define the histopathological characteristics of PWS that achieve clinical cure.

Combination Therapy of Pulsed Dye Laser With Intense Pulsed Light in Port-Wine Stain Treatment: A Prospective Side-by-Side Comparison.

Background: Pulsed dye laser (PDL) treatment currently represents the mainstream choice for port-wine stain (PWS) treatment in accordance with selective photothermolysis. However, most PWS lesions cannot be removed despite several treatments. Intense pulsed light (IPL) is reportedly an effective alternative to PDL for PWS treatment.

Hierarchical-morphology metafabric for scalable passive daytime radiative cooling.

Incorporating passive radiative cooling structures into personal thermal management technologies could effectively defend humans against intensifying global climate change. We show that large-scale woven metafabrics can provide high emissivity (94.5%) in the atmospheric window and high reflectivity (92.

Recurrence of Port-Wine Stain After Photodynamic Therapy: A Case Report with a 22-Year Follow-Up.

Recurrence or redarkening of port-wine stain (PWS) after laser treatment occurs frequently. Vascular-targeted photodynamic therapy (PDT) is an alternative adjuvant treatment for PWS. We report the first case of PWS recurrence after PDT with a 22-year follow-up.

Comparative Effectiveness of 755-nm Picosecond Laser, 755- and 532-nm Nanosecond Lasers for Treatment of Café-au-Lait Macules (CALMs): A Randomized, Split-Lesion Clinical Trial.

Background And Objectives: Many types of lasers have been used to treat café-au-lait macules (CALMs) since the introduction of the selective photothermolysis theory. However, the efficacy and safety of picosecond lasers, compared with those of nanosecond lasers, have not been researched. To compare the efficacy and safety of 755 nm picosecond laser (PS-755 nm), Q-switched (QS) Alexandrite 755 nm nanosecond laser (QS-755 nm), and QS Nd:YAG 532 nm nanosecond laser (QS-532 nm) for treating CALMs.

Novel genetic alteration in congenital melanocytic nevus: MAP2K1 germline mutation with BRAF somatic mutation.

Congenital melanocytic nevus (CMN) represent a benign proliferative skin disease in the epidermis and dermis. CMN are historically known to be associated with activating NRAS or BRAF mutations. Melanoma frequently harbors the BRAF p.

Unilateral and segmental distribution of facial erythema: is it a real port-wine stain?

Capillary malformation-arteriovenous malformations (CM-AVMs) caused by a RASA-1 or EPHB4 mutation are characterized as hereditary sporadic or multifocal capillary malformations (CMs), associated with potential fast-flow vascular anomalies underlying erythema lesions. Because of the similar phenotype, CM-AVMs should be considered in the differential diagnosis of isolated CMs as well as other disorders with an erythema phenotype, such as hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT).Herein, we report a male patient with facial erythema.

Giant congenital melanocytic nevus of the scalp: from clinical-histological to molecular diagnosis.

Congenital melanocytic nevus (CMN) is a benign proliferative skin disease in the epidermis and dermis. Large to giant CMNs are estimated to be associated with an increased lifetime risk of malignancy. It is necessary to estimate and monitor the risk of malignant transformation for giant CMNs.

Retrospective study of photodynamic therapy for pulsed dye laser-resistant port-wine stains.

Pulsed dye laser-resistant port-wine stains present a therapeutic challenge. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of photodynamic therapy for treating these lesions. A total of 67 patients with pulsed dye laser-resistant cervicofacial port-wine stains were retrospectively assessed after undergoing photodynamic therapy mediated with a combination of hemoporfin and 532-nm light.

Comparison of Two Generation Photosensitizers of PsD-007 and Hematoporphyrin Monomethyl Ether Photodynamic Therapy for Treatment of Port-Wine Stain: A Retrospective Study.

To compare the efficacy and safety of the two generation photosensitizers, PsD-007 and hematoporphyrin monomethyl ether (HMME), for photodynamic therapy (PDT) of port-wine stain (PWS). Vascular-targeted PDT has shown potentially beneficial results in treating PWS; however, the efficacy and safety of various photosensitizers have not been fully investigated. We retrospectively analyzed 38 patients with PWS, who were treated with one session of PsD-007-mediated ( = 21) or HMME-mediated ( = 17) PDT.