Advances in Ultrasound Diagnosis and Treatment
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: ultrasound and photoacoustic imaging; therapeutic ultrasound; laser-activated nano-agents; shear-wave elasticity imaging; super-resolution imaging
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Interests: ultrasound and photoacoustic imaging and system; therapeutic ultrasound; wearable ultrasound
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Special Issue Information
Ultrasound imaging has become a cornerstone of modern medical diagnostics due to its real-time capability, non-invasiveness, portability, and cost-effectiveness. Recent technological advances—spanning hardware miniaturization, AI integration, and novel signal processing—have greatly expanded its diagnostic and therapeutic scope. In particular, new frontiers such as wearable ultrasound systems, super-resolution imaging, and advanced elastography are enabling continuous, high-resolution monitoring of physiological and pathological changes. Simultaneously, therapeutic applications, including focused ultrasound (FUS) for drug delivery and ablation, are driving non-invasive treatment paradigms across neurology, oncology, and cardiology.
This Special Issue aims to showcase the latest developments in ultrasound diagnosis and treatment. We invite original research and comprehensive reviews addressing innovations in imaging techniques (e.g., Doppler, QUS, and CEUS), beamforming, super-resolution, AI-driven analysis, wearable and implantable ultrasound devices, and therapeutic ultrasound systems. Submissions emphasizing clinical translation, experimental validation, or interdisciplinary approaches are particularly welcome. This collection will serve as a valuable reference for advancing the clinical utility and scientific understanding of next-generation ultrasound technologies.
Dr. Heechul Yoon
Prof. Dr. Changhan Yoon
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- ultrasound imaging
- therapeutic ultrasound
- quantitative ultrasound (QUS)
- super-resolution ultrasound
- wearable ultrasound
- elastography
- Doppler imaging
- focused ultrasound (FUS)
- contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS)
- AI in ultrasound imaging
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