Objective:To systematically evaluate global research trends on contrast-enhanced ultrasound(CEUS)in tumor diagnosis using bibliometric methods.Methods:Publications from January 2000 to June 2025 were retrieved from th...Objective:To systematically evaluate global research trends on contrast-enhanced ultrasound(CEUS)in tumor diagnosis using bibliometric methods.Methods:Publications from January 2000 to June 2025 were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection(SCI-EXPANDED).Only English-language articles and reviews were included.A total of 3,493 records were analyzed.VOSviewer 1.6.20 were used for bibliometric and visualization analyses,covering annual output,countries and institutions,authors,journals,keyword co-occurrence,collaboration networks,and co-citation patterns.Results:The number of publications demonstrated steady growth with acceleration after 2018,peaking in 2021 and 2023(>350 papers/year).Dietrich Christoph F.was the most productive and influential author,while Chinese scholars(e.g.,Dong Yi,Wang Wen-Ping)and institutions such as Sun Yat-sen University and Fudan University emerged as leading contributors.European journals,particularly Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology and European Radiology,showed high academic influence.Keyword analysis revealed liver cancer,especially hepatocellular carcinoma,as the dominant research theme,with expanding applications in breast,renal,and prostate tumors.Collaboration networks highlighted strong partnerships between China and Europe,whereas North American participation remained limited.Co-citation analysis indicated that a small number of highly cited studies shaped the intellectual foundation of the field.Conclusion:CEUS research in tumor diagnosis has expanded rapidly,characterized by concentrated leadership,thematic diversification,and strengthening international collaboration.With advances in artificial intelligence,super-resolution imaging,and novel contrast agents,CEUS is expected to evolve from a diagnostic tool into an integrated platform for tumor detection,treatment monitoring,and personalized cancer care.展开更多
Objective:To conduct a comprehensive bibliometric and knowledge network analysis of musculoskeletal ultrasound(MSK US)research from 2005 to 2025,with a focus on publication trends,influential authors,institutions,and ...Objective:To conduct a comprehensive bibliometric and knowledge network analysis of musculoskeletal ultrasound(MSK US)research from 2005 to 2025,with a focus on publication trends,influential authors,institutions,and thematic hotspots.Methods:Articles related to MSK US were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection using the search strategy TS=(“musculoskeletal ultrasound”OR“MSK ultrasound”OR“musculoskeletal ultrasonography”)AND(tendon OR ligament).Eligible studies included English-language original research and review articles published between 2005 and 2025.Bibliometric analyses were performed using VOSviewer to evaluate publication trends,co-citation networks,author collaborations,institutional and country partnerships,and keyword co-occurrence.Results:A total of 570 articles(476 original research papers and 94 reviews)were included.The annual number of publications increased exponentially,peaking in 2020.Co-citation analysis identified Wakefield(2005),Naredo,and Filippucci as foundational contributors.Author collaboration networks highlighted a strong European core centered on Italy and Spain,while institutional and country analyses revealed a“Europe–North America”dual-center pattern with growing contributions from China.Keyword co-occurrence analysis revealed three main research pillars:inflammatory arthropathies,sports-related injuries,and degenerative conditions,with emerging interest in advanced imaging techniques and artificial intelligence.Conclusion:T MSK US research has demonstrated sustained growth and diversification over the past two decades.Europe remains a traditional leader,but increasing output from North America and Asia reflects a shift toward global,multicenter collaboration.Future research should prioritize methodological standardization,integration of novel imaging technologies,and alignment with clinically meaningful outcomes to optimize diagnostic accuracy and clinical utility.展开更多
Importance:There are a variety of musculoskeletal malformations and injuries that can occur in newborns.These can be a significant cause of perinatal death or a reason for miscarriage and can lead to long-term functio...Importance:There are a variety of musculoskeletal malformations and injuries that can occur in newborns.These can be a significant cause of perinatal death or a reason for miscarriage and can lead to long-term functional issues if not managed appropriately.There is no systematic and well-established screening program for neonatal musculoskeletal malformations and injuries in China now.Objective:To report the incidence and types of congenital musculoskeletal malformations in two hospitals in Shenzhen City,to explore and discuss the details of the screening procedure and improve future prevention and treatment.Methods:From October 2013 to May 2014,2564 one-day-old newborns were screened by a pediatric orthopedic physical examination,in combination with ultrasonography when required,and the incidence and variety of diseases were recorded statistically.Results:Among 2564 screened newborns,the following musculoskeletal conditions were identified:congenital muscular torticollis(CMT)(seven cases,0.27%),hip subluxation(four cases,0.16%),hip dysplasia(47 cases,1.83%),congenital talipes equinovarus(CTEV)(two cases,0.08%),congenital talipes calcaneovalgus(15 cases,0.58%),polydactyly(nine cases,0.35%),syndactyly(one case,0.04%),and spinal hemivertebra(one case,0.04%).Additionally,there were five(0.19%)neonates with birth injuries.Interpretation:It is feasible to carry out neonatal screening and identification of musculoskeletal malformations and birth injuries in China.This is helpful as timely detection and early intervention for many of these conditions can avoid permanent functional impairment in these children.展开更多
文摘Objective:To systematically evaluate global research trends on contrast-enhanced ultrasound(CEUS)in tumor diagnosis using bibliometric methods.Methods:Publications from January 2000 to June 2025 were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection(SCI-EXPANDED).Only English-language articles and reviews were included.A total of 3,493 records were analyzed.VOSviewer 1.6.20 were used for bibliometric and visualization analyses,covering annual output,countries and institutions,authors,journals,keyword co-occurrence,collaboration networks,and co-citation patterns.Results:The number of publications demonstrated steady growth with acceleration after 2018,peaking in 2021 and 2023(>350 papers/year).Dietrich Christoph F.was the most productive and influential author,while Chinese scholars(e.g.,Dong Yi,Wang Wen-Ping)and institutions such as Sun Yat-sen University and Fudan University emerged as leading contributors.European journals,particularly Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology and European Radiology,showed high academic influence.Keyword analysis revealed liver cancer,especially hepatocellular carcinoma,as the dominant research theme,with expanding applications in breast,renal,and prostate tumors.Collaboration networks highlighted strong partnerships between China and Europe,whereas North American participation remained limited.Co-citation analysis indicated that a small number of highly cited studies shaped the intellectual foundation of the field.Conclusion:CEUS research in tumor diagnosis has expanded rapidly,characterized by concentrated leadership,thematic diversification,and strengthening international collaboration.With advances in artificial intelligence,super-resolution imaging,and novel contrast agents,CEUS is expected to evolve from a diagnostic tool into an integrated platform for tumor detection,treatment monitoring,and personalized cancer care.
文摘Objective:To conduct a comprehensive bibliometric and knowledge network analysis of musculoskeletal ultrasound(MSK US)research from 2005 to 2025,with a focus on publication trends,influential authors,institutions,and thematic hotspots.Methods:Articles related to MSK US were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection using the search strategy TS=(“musculoskeletal ultrasound”OR“MSK ultrasound”OR“musculoskeletal ultrasonography”)AND(tendon OR ligament).Eligible studies included English-language original research and review articles published between 2005 and 2025.Bibliometric analyses were performed using VOSviewer to evaluate publication trends,co-citation networks,author collaborations,institutional and country partnerships,and keyword co-occurrence.Results:A total of 570 articles(476 original research papers and 94 reviews)were included.The annual number of publications increased exponentially,peaking in 2020.Co-citation analysis identified Wakefield(2005),Naredo,and Filippucci as foundational contributors.Author collaboration networks highlighted a strong European core centered on Italy and Spain,while institutional and country analyses revealed a“Europe–North America”dual-center pattern with growing contributions from China.Keyword co-occurrence analysis revealed three main research pillars:inflammatory arthropathies,sports-related injuries,and degenerative conditions,with emerging interest in advanced imaging techniques and artificial intelligence.Conclusion:T MSK US research has demonstrated sustained growth and diversification over the past two decades.Europe remains a traditional leader,but increasing output from North America and Asia reflects a shift toward global,multicenter collaboration.Future research should prioritize methodological standardization,integration of novel imaging technologies,and alignment with clinically meaningful outcomes to optimize diagnostic accuracy and clinical utility.
基金Sanming Project of Medicine in Shenzhen(Grant/Award Number:SZSM202011012)Shenzhen Fund for Guangdong Provincial High-level Clinical Key specialties(Grant/Award Number:No.SZXK035)Shenzhen Innovation Science and Technology Committee(Grant/Award Number:JCYJ20180228175358223)。
文摘Importance:There are a variety of musculoskeletal malformations and injuries that can occur in newborns.These can be a significant cause of perinatal death or a reason for miscarriage and can lead to long-term functional issues if not managed appropriately.There is no systematic and well-established screening program for neonatal musculoskeletal malformations and injuries in China now.Objective:To report the incidence and types of congenital musculoskeletal malformations in two hospitals in Shenzhen City,to explore and discuss the details of the screening procedure and improve future prevention and treatment.Methods:From October 2013 to May 2014,2564 one-day-old newborns were screened by a pediatric orthopedic physical examination,in combination with ultrasonography when required,and the incidence and variety of diseases were recorded statistically.Results:Among 2564 screened newborns,the following musculoskeletal conditions were identified:congenital muscular torticollis(CMT)(seven cases,0.27%),hip subluxation(four cases,0.16%),hip dysplasia(47 cases,1.83%),congenital talipes equinovarus(CTEV)(two cases,0.08%),congenital talipes calcaneovalgus(15 cases,0.58%),polydactyly(nine cases,0.35%),syndactyly(one case,0.04%),and spinal hemivertebra(one case,0.04%).Additionally,there were five(0.19%)neonates with birth injuries.Interpretation:It is feasible to carry out neonatal screening and identification of musculoskeletal malformations and birth injuries in China.This is helpful as timely detection and early intervention for many of these conditions can avoid permanent functional impairment in these children.
