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Chinese researchers use microbubbles to shrink liver tumors

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Chinese researchers have developed a novel method using microbubbles and ultrasound to shrink aggressive liver tumors. In a study published in Scientific Reports, patients receiving this experimental treatment alongside standard therapies showed a reduction in tumor size compared to those receiving only standard treatments. This approach, which leverages microbubbles originally designed for ultrasound imaging, shows promise for enhancing localized cancer therapies. AI

RANK_REASON Publication of a peer-reviewed scientific paper detailing a new therapeutic approach. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Chinese researchers use microbubbles to shrink liver tumors

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Victoria Bela ·

    Chinese researchers use microbubbles to shrink aggressive liver tumours: paper

    Chinese researchers have found a safe way to shrink advanced tumours from an aggressive form of liver cancer, an advance that could see microbubbles used to enhance current treatments. The tiny gas-filled bubbles, typically a few micrometres in diameter, were originally designed …

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