Clinical translation of whole-body 5 Tesla MRI: An evolving paradigm in high-field imaging
March 2026
The development of 5 Tesla (T) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) bridges the gap between 3 T and 7 T systems. Recently, it has transitioned from a research tool to a clinical modality. This review summarizes...
Permanent magnets in magnetic medicine: applications and advances
June 2025
Magnetic systems play a crucial role in advancing biomedical applications, particularly in magnetic medicine. This study presents a comprehensive review and analysis of various magnetic systems, detailing...
Towards an MRI-driven robotic cold-snare system for gastrointestinal polyp resection
June 2026
Robotic manipulation can be applied in endoluminal interventions to enhance dexterity, ergonomics and precision. The strong background field generated by a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner can...
Magnetic compression anastomosis in managing refractory biliary strictures following multiple surgical interventions: a comprehensive review
March 2025
Benign biliary strictures (BBSs), often arising from various etiologies, are frequently linked to surgical complications, particularly after procedures such as living-donor liver transplantation. Although...
Magnetic surgery for lower esophageal sphincter augmentation: two decades of research and innovation
June 2025
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) exhibits a significant prevalence within the Western countries, wherein approximately 30 % of individuals report symptoms associated with reflux. Magnetic sphincter...
Gadolinium-based MRI contrast agent effects on calcium signaling and actin-dependent cell functions
March 2025
Since their first use in 1988, gadolinium-based magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agents (GBCAs) have been commonly and frequently applied for clinical MRI tests. The belief was that gadolinium...
Clinical applications of 5 T whole‑body MRI
June 2026
The introduction of 5 Tesla (T) whole-body magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system offers a pragmatic balance between the superior signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of 7 T and the broader clinical availability...
Magnetic core-shell nanocomposites with bioactive glass coatings for hyperthermia-assisted bone cancer therapy
September 2025
Magnetic bioactive glass-ceramics are a promising class of biomaterials for magnetic hyperthermia-assisted bone cancer therapy, offering the dual advantages of tumor ablation and bone tissue regeneration....
Engineering nanomediators for selective heating in tumor thermotherapy
June 2026
Effective cancer treatment requires the selective elimination of tumor cells while preserving the integrity and function of the surrounding healthy tissues. Physical thermotherapies, which rely on externally...
Magnetic steering for curved trajectories in neurosurgery – Applications and challenges in the brain and spinal cord
December 2025
Current neurosurgical interventions are constrained to linear trajectories to reach targets in the brain and spinal cord, limiting access to anatomically complex targets and increasing the risk of tissue...
Magnetic robotization in clinic medicine: A review
September 2025
Magnetic soft robots are emerging as a promising technology in biomedical applications, offering precise, minimally invasive solutions for clinical procedures. Magnetic soft robots, often constructed...
The metabolic fate of iron-based magnetic nanomaterials and their impact on macrophage function
March 2025
Iron-based magnetic nanomaterials are increasingly utilized as therapeutic agents because of their unique physicochemical properties. Upon administration, they are predominantly phagocytosed by the...
Coordination clusters as emerging magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents
June 2025
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has become an indispensable diagnostic modality in clinical medicine owing to its superior spatial resolution and deep tissue penetration, particularly when contrast...
A unified control framework for magnetic manipulation: Integrating a robotic arm and an electromagnetic system with simulation verification
December 2025
This paper addresses the challenge of achieving dexterous non-contact manipulation by proposing a novel unified control framework that seamlessly integrates the macro-scale motion of a robotic arm with...
Magnetic field strategies in organ preservation
December 2025
Organ preservation is a crucial determinant of transplant success and patient outcomes. However, conventional techniques have limitations in prolonging preservation time without compromising organ function....
Relevant questions regarding magnetic compression anastomosis
June 2025
Magnetic compression anastomosis (MCA) is an emerging technique in minimal-invasive surgery, offering a potential alternative to traditional hand-sewn or stapled anastomoses. Originally explored for...
Magnetic compression anastomosis in vascular surgery: a comprehensive review of techniques and clinical applications
June 2025
Magnetic compression anastomosis (MCA) has emerged as a significant advancement in vascular reconstruction, utilizing magnetic forces to achieve rapid and effective anastomosis. Traditional manual suturing...
A machine learning pipeline for predicting biogenic magnetic nanoparticle morphology from genoproteomic features
March 2026
Magnetotactic bacteria (MTB) biomineralize intracellular, membrane-bound magnetic nanoparticles known as magnetosomes – crystals of magnetite (Fe3O4) or greigite (Fe3S4) – that exhibit exceptional uniformity,...
Early clinical outcomes of magnetic-assisted dual robotic radical prostatectomy using the da Vinci SP and Levita MARS platforms
March 2026
Magnetic-assisted robotic surgery is a novel approach that allows internal tissue retraction using externally controlled magnetic forces, potentially reducing the need for additional surgical incisions....
Enhancing iron oxide nanoparticle-induced inhibition of osteoclastogenesis using a static magnetic field via the impairment of autophagy–lysosomal pathway
December 2025
Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (IONs) can be magnetized under a magnetic field, which can alter their biological effects. In this study, Ferumoxytol (Feraheme®), a superparamagnetic IONs...
Toward human-scale magnetic particle imaging: Technical challenges and clinical prospects
September 2025
Computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and ultrasonography are essential in clinical imaging for anatomical and functional assessment. However, they lack sensitivity to low-abundance...
Development of a magnetically driven multimodal perception robotic arm for enhanced autonomy in disabled individuals
September 2025
This study explores the development of an AI-driven multimodal perception robotic arm, using magnetically actuated components to enhance the autonomy and quality of life for individuals with disabilities....
New-generation nanomaterials-mediated micro/nanoscale thermal therapy
March 2025
Traditional thermal therapy techniques face several limitations, such as poor conformability, limited treatment range, and high recurrence rates. Nanomaterial-mediated micro/nanoscale thermal therapy...