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20080255643 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS RELATING TO PREVENTION OF CHEMOTHERAPY-INDUCED ALOPECIA - The present invention relates to a method for protecting a human patient or a mammalian animal to be subjected to chemotherapy treatment of a tumor not residing in the scalp of the patient or the skin of the animal against chemotherapy-induced alopecia, comprising administering to the scalp of the patient or the skin of the animal an effective amount of a composition comprising a chemical inducer of the stress protein response sufficiently prior to the administration of a chemotherapeutic drug. It also relates to pharmaceutical compositions for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced alopecia. It further relates to a method for protecting a human patient or a mammalian animal to be subjected to chemotherapy treatment of a tumor not residing in the scalp of the patient or the skin of the animal against chemotherapy-induced alopecia, comprising administering to the scalp of the patient or the skin of the animal an effective heat dose sufficiently prior to the administration of a chemotherapeutic drug. | 10-16-2008 |
20080262578 | ELECTRODES USING TWO-PHASE HEAT TRANSFER AND MULTI-VARIATE ALGORITHMS FOR IMPROVED TEMPERATURE MONITORING AND CONTROL - A tissue hyperthermia system and method improves temperature monitoring and control along an energy emitter such as an RF electrode. A two-phase heat transfer system includes a material within an enclosed vessel that is thermally coupled to the electrode. Energizing the electrode to an operating condition emits energy into tissue and heats at least to a threshold temperature wherein the material undergoes a phase transformation within the vessel between a liquid phase and a vapor phase. The phase change assists in cooling, monitoring, and control of emitter temperature. Algorithms estimate maximum temperature either at the emitter or in tissue adjacent the emitter based on monitored parameters at the vessel. Multivariate algorithms use simultaneous power and temperature readings to estimate actual regional temperature, including electrode or tissue hot-spot temperature. A multivariate algorithm is based in particular upon time-dependent aspects of a pulsed RF operating mode. The multi-variate algorithms benefit temperature monitoring and control either together with the two-phase heat transfer system or with other more conventional devices. | 10-23-2008 |
20080269851 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CREATING AN EFFECT USING MICROWAVE ENERGY TO SPECIFIED TISSUE - Systems, methods and devices for creating an effect using microwave energy to specified tissue are disclosed. A system for the application of microwave energy to a tissue includes a signal generator adapted to generate a microwave signal having predetermined characteristics, an applicator connected to the generator and adapted to apply microwave energy to tissue. The applicator includes one or more microwave antennas and a tissue interface, a vacuum source connected to the tissue interface, a cooling source connected to the tissue interface, and a controller adapted to control the signal generator, the vacuum source, and the coolant source. The tissue includes a first layer and a second layer, the second layer below the first layer. The controller is configured so that the system delivers energy such that a peak power loss density profile is created in the second layer. | 10-30-2008 |
20090018628 | TREATMENT APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING HIGH FREQUENCY ENERGY ACROSS LARGE TISSUE AREAS - Apparatus and methods for treating skin conditions that deliver high frequency energy across large tissue areas. The treatment apparatus comprises a treatment tip carrying a plurality of electrodes that are switched such that fewer than all of the electrodes are concurrently energized. The treatment tip includes a cooling mechanism that cools near-surface tissue regions disposed between the skin surface and the treated tissue by cooling the respective electrode that treats each of the regions. The cooling mechanism may include a heat transfer body intervening between the electrodes and a fluid delivery member configured to discharge coolant that impinges the heat transfer body. Alternatively, the cooling mechanism may include a fluid delivery member having individually valve-controlled passages configured to discharge a dedicated stream of coolant at each of the electrodes, a thermoelectric cooler, or a closed-loop fluid delivery member. | 01-15-2009 |
20090132015 | Method and System for Using Directional Antennas in Medical Treatments - A method and system uses heat generated by radio frequency (RF) signals induced hyperthermia to destroy abnormal cells that cause diseases. A patient's body is not invaded with any substance or equipment. This invention incorporates a physical phenomenon that occurs when RF signals are added. When the amplitudes of RF signals are added there is a marked increase in the amplitude of the resulting signal. The physics of RF signals causes the intensity of the resulting signal to quadruple. Heat is generated as a result of intensity. In the present invention, RF signals from multiple directional antennas are added at a target location. At this location, preferably the amplitudes of the RF signals that are in phase. When this occurs, the intensity at that target location dramatically increases thereby the heat at that point dramatically increases. The intense heat at the target location destroys the cells at the target location. However, the amplitudes of the RF signals are only added at the target location. As a result, the increased intensity and intense heat only occur at that target location. Therefore, the RF signals do not affect the body at any other location. | 05-21-2009 |
20090171424 | RF DEVICE FOR HEATING BIOLOGICAL TISSUE USING A VIBRATING APPLICATOR - Apparatus and methods for treating biological tissue | 07-02-2009 |
20090254157 | METHOD FOR OPTIMISING FUNCTIONAL STATUS OF VEGETATIVE SYSTEMS OF AN ORGANISM AND A DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT SAID METHOD - The invention relates to biology and to human and animal physiology. The inventive method for optimising functional status of vegetative systems of the human organism consists in exposing the biologically active areas of the human body to the action of microwave electromagnetic pulse by exposing each area to the radiation, the frequency of which is predetermined separately for each area or for several areas equivalent in linear dimensions, the constant mean energy-flux density of which is maintained during the entire session, which is amplitude modulated by a signal which is quasi-randomly variable in the range of 20 Hz-50 kHz and which is circularly polarized. The inventive device for carrying out said method comprises, in-series connected, a microwave frequency generator, a modulator in the form of a pulse generator of quasi-random signals, a radiating aerial in the form of a flat broadside array and a control unit connected to each above-listed units. The aerial is embodied in such a way that it is circularly polarized and the device is also provided with a dielectric spacer, the thickness of which is fixed, which is made of a material transparent for the operating bandwidth and which is placeable between the aerial and the radiation area. | 10-08-2009 |
20090326620 | Deployable Microwave Antenna for Treating Tissue - A microwave ablation system for treating tissue includes an assembly of antennas adapted to connect to a microwave generator. The microwave generator generates microwave energy. Each antenna of the assembly of antennas includes inner and outer conductors. The inner conductor has a length. The outer conductor has a longitudinal axis defined along a length thereof. The outer conductor at least partially surrounding the inner conductor at least partially along the length thereof. One of the inner conductor and the outer conductor is movable with respect to the other. At least one antenna of the assembly of antennas is deployable from a first state for ablating a first ablation region of tissue to a second deployable state for ablating a second ablation region of tissue. The first and second ablation tissue regions overlap to define an aggregate ablation region. | 12-31-2009 |
20100082082 | High-Strength Microwave Antenna Assemblies - Various high-strength microwave antenna assemblies are described herein. The microwave antenna has a radiating portion connected by a feedline to a power generating source, e.g., a generator. The antenna is a dipole antenna with the distal end of the radiating portion being tapered and terminating at a tip to allow for direct insertion into tissue. Antenna rigidity comes from placing distal and proximal radiating portions in a pre-stressed state, assembling them via threaded or overlapping joints, or fixedly attaching an inner conductor to the distal portion. The inner conductor is affixed to the distal portion by, e.g., welding, brazing, soldering, or by adhesives. A junction member made from a hard dielectric material, e.g., ceramic, can be placed between the two portions and can have uniform or non-uniform shapes to accommodate varying antenna designs. Electrical chokes may also be used to contain returning currents to the distal end of the antenna. | 04-01-2010 |
20100087899 | SKIN TREATMENT USING VARIABLE RF - A skin treatment device used for cellulite treatment, skin tightening or body contouring which combines negative pressure treatment and RF treatment, where the RF treatment uses variable frequencies during a treatment cycle. | 04-08-2010 |
20100286753 | Device and Method for Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease - A lower esophageal sphincter tightening device for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease which includes an insertion device, an energy source, and an energy transmitting device. The insertion device, by insertion through a body opening, positions the energy transmitting device in the proximity of the lower esophageal sphincter. The energy source generates and transmits energy via the insertion device to the energy transmitting device which directs the transmitted energy onto the lower esophageal sphincter which is comprised largely of collagen. The energy source transmits energy at a level sufficient to cause heating of the sphincter's collagen resulting in a shrinkage of the collagen and a tightening of the sphincter. | 11-11-2010 |
20100298913 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TREATMENT OF TISSUE ADJACENT A BODILY CONDUIT BY THERMOCOMPRESSION - A method and apparatus of treating tissue adjacent to a bodily conduit using thermotherapy, while preventing obstructions of the bodily conduit due to edema employs the circulation of warmed fluid to maintain the temperature of the bodily conduit walls and compresses the tissue to be treated to increase the effectiveness of the irradiated heat. An energy-emitting source containing catheter is inserted in a bodily conduit and is positioned in a region of the tissue to be treated so that the energy-emitting source radiates energy to the tissue to be treated. Fluid warmed to over 30° C. is circulated into and through the catheter to warm walls of the bodily conduit adjacent the catheter. The circulated fluid inflates a balloon to a pressure to compress the tissue to be treated. The combination of warmed fluid over 30° C. being circulated adjacent the bodily conduit to maintain the warmth in its walls and the compression of the tissue to be treated enables a natural stent to be formed that remains after the catheter and compression balloon is removed. | 11-25-2010 |
20100318162 | THERMAL TREATMENT SYSTEM UTILIZING CONSTRUCTIVELY INTERFERING ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION - Methods and systems enable thermal treating a portion of a subject using microwave or other electromagnetic radiation without harming other portions of the subject. In an embodiment, a plurality of electromagnetic radiation transmitters are positioned within a thermal treatment system and coupled to a control processor. The electromagnetic radiation may be transmitted as a pseudorandom waveform and maybe microwave radiation. The control processor coordinates the transmitters so that emitted electromagnetic radiation constructively interferes within a treatment volume while radiation passing through the rest of the subject randomly interferes or appears as noise. As a result, in a volume in which the electromagnetic radiation waveforms arrive in phase the power of all the transmitters add constructively resulting in a significant temperature rise, while the rest of the subject is exposed to a much lower average power level and thus a lower temperature rise. | 12-16-2010 |
20110034974 | HYPERTHERMIA DEVICES AND THEIR USES WITH NANOPARTICLES - A hyperthermia device comprising a generator of radio-frequency electromagnetic fields, an amplifier of this signal, a transmitter of the electromagnetic field generated, and a direct temperature measurement system is disclosed for use with one or more nanoparticles capable of dissipating the energy of the applied electromagnetic field in the form of heat and it being possible to directly control the temperature of said nanoparticles. | 02-10-2011 |
20110060391 | Shielded Diathermy Applicator with Automatic Tuning and Low Incidental Radiation - An applicator supplying RF power for therapeutic diathermic treatment of a patient includes a radiation shielding device for shielding the applicator against misapplication of radiation to objects in the surroundings and unintended areas of the patient's body, and a coupling device for electrically coupling the radiation shielding device to at least one point of the body of a patient in a low impedance manner that reduces the potential drop from the grounded radiation shield to the body tissue. | 03-10-2011 |
20110106226 | FLEXIBLE AND POROUS LARGE-AREA ELECTRODE FOR HEATING - The present invention relates to a flexible electric field capacitive coupled energy transfer means formed from a conductive metal coated flexible material or flexible metallic net. The improved energy transfer means is flexible, porous, light and easy to manipulate treatment electrode and is used in non-invasive electrical field hyperthermia. | 05-05-2011 |
20110172748 | Device and Method for Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease - A lower esophageal sphincter tightening device for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease which includes an insertion device, an energy source, and an energy transmitting device. The insertion device, by insertion through a body opening, positions the energy transmitting device in the proximity of the lower esophageal sphincter. The energy source generates and transmits energy via the insertion device to the energy transmitting device which directs the transmitted energy onto the lower esophageal sphincter which is comprised largely of collagen. The energy source transmits energy at a level sufficient to cause heating of the sphincter's collagen resulting in a shrinkage of the collagen and a tightening of the sphincter. | 07-14-2011 |
20110276113 | RF Tissue Modulation Devices and Methods of Using the Same - Minimally invasive RF tissue modulation devices are provided. In some aspects, the devices include a hand-held control unit and an elongated member. The hand-held control unit includes an electrical energy source and the elongated member has a proximal end operably coupling to the hand-held control unit. The RF tissue modulation device is configured to generate a plasma at a distal end plasma generator for a therapeutic duration. In some aspects, RF tissue modulation devices are provided and include an adapter that operably couples to a hand-held medical device. The adapter generates RF energy for delivery to a plasma generator on an elongated member. Methods of delivering the RF energy to the internal target tissue site are also provided. | 11-10-2011 |
20120022622 | Systems, Apparatus, Methods and Procedures for the Noninvasive Treatment of Tissue Using Microwave Energy - The present invention is directed to systems, apparatus, methods and procedures for the noninvasive treatment of tissue using microwave energy. In one embodiment of the invention a medical device and associated apparatus and procedures are used to treat dermatological conditions using microwave energy. | 01-26-2012 |
20120065714 | RADIOFREQUENCY HYPERTHERMIA DEVICE WITH TARGET FEEDBACK SIGNAL MODULATION - The present invention relates to a radiofrequency (RF) hyperthermia device for capacitive coupling comprising a radiofrequency source, an amplifier, a sensor, a feedback amplifier and a modulation signal generator, wherein the radiofrequency source produces a source signal which is modulated by the modulation signal generator, amplified by the amplifier and directed to a target, the sensor receives a feed back signal from the target that is directed to the feed back amplifier, wherein the feedback signal is amplified by the feedback amplifier and modulates the source signal to generate a target modified signal. This radiofrequency (RF) hyperthermia device is designed for increasing the selectivity of the hyperthermia treatment. | 03-15-2012 |
20120109268 | MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS AND TECHNIQUES FOR TREATMENT OF GASTRO-ESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE - Apparatus and methods for treating tissue at or near a sphincter provide for transluminal introduction of an energy delivery device. The device includes a tissue compression member to compress target tissue at or near the sphincter. A radiofrequency energy source is coupleable to the delivery device to deliver radiofrequency energy to the target tissue. Energy is delivered to heat the tissue to a desired temperature. The desired temperature is selected to induce an injury-healing response or to inducing shrinkage of collagen fibers in the target tissue to thereby reduce laxity in the target tissue. | 05-03-2012 |
20120158100 | Driving Microneedle Arrays into Skin and Delivering RF Energy - A skin treatment includes applying vacuum to draw skin into contact with a plate defining a plurality of holes, inserting a plurality of needles through the plurality of holes into the skin, and delivering RF energy via the plurality of needles to treat the skin. | 06-21-2012 |
20120158101 | System for inducing desirable temperature effects on body tissue - A catheter and catheter system may be used to treat disease tissue by gentle heating in combination with gentle or standard dilation. An elongate flexible catheter body with a radially expandable balloon having a plurality of electrodes engage tissue including diseased tissue when the structure expands. | 06-21-2012 |
20120172954 | Microwave Hyperthermia Treatment System - A microwave hyperthermia treatment system employs a set of antennas individually controllable to provide different phase and amplitude outputs and controlled to cycle through different sets of phases and amplitudes over time to minimize the effect of hotspots formed by any given set of phases and amplitudes and creating limiting high temperatures outside of a desired treatment area. | 07-05-2012 |
20120265277 | Coupling Method for Resonant Diathermy and Other Bio-Tissue Heating Applicators - A diathermy apparatus includes a cylindrical coil ( | 10-18-2012 |
20120303103 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TREATMENT OF TISSUE ADJACENT A BODILY CONDUIT BY THERMOCOMPRESSION - A method and apparatus of treating tissue adjacent to a bodily conduit using thermotherapy, while preventing obstructions of the bodily conduit due to edema employs the circulation of warmed fluid to maintain the temperature of the bodily conduit walls and compresses the tissue to be treated to increase the effectiveness of the irradiated heat. An energy-emitting source containing catheter is inserted in a bodily conduit and is positioned in a region of the tissue to be treated so that the energy-emitting source radiates energy to the tissue to be treated. Fluid warmed to over 30° C. is circulated into and through the catheter to warm walls of the bodily conduit adjacent the catheter. The warmed circulated fluid inflates a balloon to a pressure to compress the tissue to form a natural stent that remains after the catheter and compression balloon are removed. | 11-29-2012 |
20130053932 | MATERIAL FOR FACILITATING THERMAL TREATMENTS OF BIOLOGICAL TISSUES AND METHOD OF ENERGY TARGETING LEADING TO THERMAL TREATMENT OF BIOLOGICAL TISSUES - A method includes positioning an effective amount of a thermal target material at a treatment site of a patient. The treatment site, that is, the location of the thermal target material, comprises a location adjacent to biological tissue to be treated. The thermal target material includes carbon molecules preferably in a carrier fluid. Regardless of the particular structure of the carbon, the carbon molecules in the material heat very rapidly in response to incident microwave radiation and radiate heat energy. The heat energy radiated from an effective amount of the thermal target material when subjected to an effective quantity of microwave energy causes localized heating around the thermal target material. This localized heating may be applied for therapeutic purposes. However, the microwave radiation necessary to produce therapeutically effective heating is insufficient to cause cellular damage in the biological tissue by direct absorption in the tissue. | 02-28-2013 |
20130079853 | Electronic system for influencing cellular functions in a warm-blooded mammalian subject - An electronic system activatable by electrical power is described. The system is useful for influencing cellular functions or malfunctions in a warm-blooded mammalian subject. The system includes one or more controllable low energy HF (High Frequency) carrier signal generator circuits, one or more data processors for receiving control information, one or more amplitude modulation control generators and one or more amplitude modulation frequency control generators. The amplitude modulation frequency control generators are adapted to accurately control the frequency of the amplitude modulations to within an accuracy of at least 1000 ppm, most preferably to within about 1 ppm, relative to one or more determined or predetermined reference amplitude modulation frequencies. | 03-28-2013 |
20130166003 | Systems, Apparatus, Methods and Procedures for the Noninvasive Treatment of Tissue Using Microwave Energy - The present invention is directed to systems, apparatus, methods and procedures for the noninvasive treatment of tissue using microwave energy. In one embodiment of the invention a medical device and associated apparatus and procedures are used to treat dermatological conditions using microwave energy. | 06-27-2013 |
20130190846 | Method and Apparatus for Diagnosing and Treating Neural Dysfunction - A method and apparatus for diagnosing and treating neural dysfunction is disclosed. This device has the capability of delivering the therapeutic electrical energy to more than one treatment electrode simultaneously. In another exemplary embodiment, this device can perform EMG testing both before and after the therapeutic energy has been delivered, to assess whether the target nerve was successfully treated. In another embodiment, the device has the capability to record and store sensory stimulation thresholds both before and after treatment is described, which allows the clinician to accurately determine whether the target nerve has been desensitized. Energy control may achieved by simultaneously comparing the tip temperature of each treatment electrode to a set temperature selected by the operator, and regulating the therapeutic energy output to maintain the set temperature. In another embodiment, EMG, stimulation thresholds, and graphs of temperature versus time can be conveniently displayed on a two-dimensional graphics display. | 07-25-2013 |
20130218242 | Reduction of RF Electrode Edge Effect - A skin surface is treated with bipolar RF energy. A first semiconductive cap disposed on a first distal end of a first electrode and a second semiconductive cap disposed on a second distal end of a second electrode are applied to the skin surface. RF energy is delivered from the first electrode and the second electrode through the first semiconductive cap and the second semiconductive cap, respectively, through the skin surface. A thickness of each semiconductive cap between a blunt skin contacting surface and a curved surface affixed to a respective electrode is thicker at an inner portion and thinner at a center portion to homogenize the electrical field at the skin surface. | 08-22-2013 |
20130218243 | Reduction of RF Electrode Edge Effect - A skin surface is treated with RF energy (e.g., unipolar, monopolar, bipolar or multipolar RF delivery). A first semiconductive cap disposed on a first distal end of a first electrode and, optionally, a second semiconductive cap disposed on a second distal end of a second electrode are applied to the skin surface. RF energy is delivered from the first electrode and the second electrode through the first semiconductive cap and the second semiconductive cap, respectively, through the skin surface. The first semiconductive cap and/or the second semiconductive cap have an electrical conductivity matched or substantially matched to the skin's electrical conductivity (e.g., about 0.1 to about 2 times that of the skin). | 08-22-2013 |
20130238061 | ESTHETIC DEVICE - means for performing tissue diathermy. The combination of techniques provides a synergistic improvement of the cosmetic appearance of the skin. | 09-12-2013 |
20130253622 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMODELING/PROFILING A TISSUE LUMEN, PARTICULARLY IN THE URETHRAL LUMEN IN THE PROSTATE GLAND - Apparatus for tissue lumen (such as urethra) remodeling includes an elongated shaft and at least one expandable structure on a distal end of the shaft. At least one desiccator or energy emitter is carried by the structure and operable to define a support structure in lumen tissue that resists lumen closure. Apparatus is also disclosed for identifying tissue or developing a profile of tissue along the lumen based at least in part on an electrical characteristic of the tissue. Methods of remodeling and profiling are also disclosed. | 09-26-2013 |
20130274841 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVING ELECTRODE-SKIN CONTACT - Disclosed are a method and apparatus for improving electrode-skin contact. The electrode is a segmented electrode having an array of energy applying surfaces mounted on a substrate via at least one electro-mechanical energy converting element to a segment of skin. The electrode is coupled to the skin and a mechanism monitors the quality of electrode-skin contact under the energy applying surfaces. Activation of the electro-mechanical energy converting elements effects mechanical movement of the skin and energy applying surfaces and redistributes the skin surface coupled to the electrodes conforming it to the topography of the RF energy applying surfaces to optimize electrode-skin contact. The segmented electrode is operative to be disposable while enabling reuse of costly components of the electrode. | 10-17-2013 |
20130282084 | Apparatus and Method for Treatment of In-Stent Restenosis - A catheter and catheter system can use energy tailored for remodeling and/or removal of target material proximate to a body lumen, often of stenotic material or tissue in the luminal wall of a blood vessel of a patient. An elongate flexible catheter body with a radially expandable structure may have a plurality of electrodes or other electrosurgical energy delivery surfaces to radially engage the luminal wall when the structure expands. Feedback using one or parameters of voltage, current, power, temperature, impedance magnitude, impedance phase angle, and frequency may be used to selectively control the delivery of energy. | 10-24-2013 |
20130289678 | THERAPY SYSTEMS INCLUDING HYPERTHERMIC ENERGY DELIVERY ELEMENTS AND CRYOGENIC APPLICATORS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Therapy systems for hyperthermic energy delivery and cryogenic cooling and associated methods of use. A treatment device can have a distal portion with a therapeutic assembly including an energy delivery element and a cryogenic applicator. The energy delivery element can be configured to apply therapeutically-effective hyperthermic energy to a treatment site (e.g., for neuromodulation). The cryogenic applicator can be configured to cool tissue at least proximate the treatment site. | 10-31-2013 |
20140018888 | FLOW CONTROLLED RADIOFREQUENCY MEDICAL BALLOON - A medical balloon for transmitting radiofrequency energy to a body vessel, the medical balloon comprising at least one pressurizable expanded state, the medical balloon comprising at least one electrical conductor, at least one fluid inlet and at least one fluid outlet providing a fluid flow path through the balloon, and at least one flow restrictor external to the medical balloon, wherein in the pressurizable expanded state, the balloon comprising an electrically conductive fluid circulated through the fluid flow path, the at least one electrical conductor is configured to conduct radiofrequency energy to the electrically conductive fluid and the external flow restrictor restricts fluid flow to maintain the balloon at a predetermined internal pressure. | 01-16-2014 |
20140018889 | Diathermy Applicator Garment - A therapeutic diathermy applicator is proposed which minimizes the common problem of burning of skin patient. The heat distribution arising as a result of unwanted capacitive effects is modeled as a manifestation of ‘conservative’ energy. A specific spatial characteristic of RF stimulation is determined and incorporated into the design of the applicator in order to achieve these goals. | 01-16-2014 |
20140025142 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SUBCUTANEOUS TREATMENTS - Methods for focused remodeling and downsizing the volume of subcutaneous lipid-rich cells, body contouring, and tightening skin tissue, using controlled heating of the targeted areas on the body. The electromagnetic energy heats the subcutaneous tissues which provides the desired effect. The electromagnetic energy is applied via an applicator without touching the skin. A spacer of insulating or dielectric material may be provided between the applicator and the skin. | 01-23-2014 |
20140114378 | SYSTEM FOR TREATING A LUNG - A method for treating the lung during an acute episode of reversible chronic obstructive pulmonary disease such as an asthma attack. The method comprises transferring energy to an airway wall of an airway such that a diameter of the airway is increased. The energy may be transferred to the airway wall prior to, during or after an asthma attack. The energy may be transferred in an amount sufficient to temporarily or permanently increase the diameter of the airway. The method may be performed while the airway is open, closed or partially closed. | 04-24-2014 |
20140128944 | METHOD AND KIT FOR TREATMENT OF TISSUE - Methods for creating a desired tissue effect. An RF electrode is provided that includes a conductive portion. The RF electrode is coupled to a fluid delivery member that delivers a cooling fluidic medium to a back surface of the RF electrode. A dielectric is positioned on a skin surface. The RF electrode is coupled with the dielectric. RF energy is delivered from the RF electrode and the dielectric to the skin surface. | 05-08-2014 |
20140155963 | TREATMENT DEVICE HIGH FREQUENCY - The present invention relates to a treatment device using high frequency and provides a treatment device using high frequency comprising: a main body comprising a high frequency generation portion inside; a contact type hand piece comprising a first electrode portion for providing high frequency energy generated in the high frequency generation portion to the surface of the skin, and is detachably formed at an fastening portion of the main body; an invasive hand piece comprising a second electrode portion for providing high frequency energy generated in the high frequency generation portion to the inside of the skin, and is detachably formed at an fastening portion of the main body; and a control portion for controlling the high frequency energy provided from the high frequency generation portion to the first electrode portion or the second electrode portion. | 06-05-2014 |
20140214137 | acupuncture and moxibustion apparatus with multi-frequency microwave - The present invention discloses an acupuncture and moxibustion apparatus with multi-frequency microwave comprising a microwave oscillator A, a power amplifier A, circulator A, a power divider A, a microwave radiator A, a microwave oscillator B, a power amplifier B, a circulator B, a power divider B, a microwave radiator B, a controller, a display screen, and a power supply unit. Two medical frequencies in the international microwave band L are used to avoid the interferences between communication and TV. And the solid state modular microwave source is used, which provides a good thermal penetration, heating homogeneity, and safety performance, as well as high efficiency and long service life. Dual effect of acupuncture using metal needle and heating of acupuncture points by moxibustion is provided. The apparatus can be used to treat multiple human diseases. | 07-31-2014 |
20140288622 | TIP STRUCTURE FOR A SKIN CARE APPARATUS - Disclosed therein is a tip structure for a skin care apparatus. The tip structure includes a first electrode formed on a substrate mounted on the front end part of a tip case and a second electrode formed on the periphery of the front end part of the tip case so as to provide a wide electrode area. The tip structure for the skin care apparatus, which supplies high frequency energy to the skin through electrodes formed at the front end portion of the tip case, includes: a first electrode formed on the substrate mounted on the front end part of the tip case; and a second electrode formed on a peripheral portion of the front end part of the tip case. | 09-25-2014 |
20140288623 | APPARATUS FOR TREATING CEREBRAL NEUROVASCULAR DISORDERS INCLUDING HEADACHES BY NEURAL STIMULATION - Methods, kits, apparatus, and compositions for inhibiting a cerebral neurovascular disorder, a muscular headache, or cerebral inflammation in a human patient are provided. The apparatus includes an electronic neural stimulator capable of stimulating a dorsonasal nerve structure associated with pain in a subject, thereby inhibiting the pain, and includes a power supply for providing the neural stimulation; and at least one electrical conduit coupled between the power supply and a dorsonasal nerve structure associated with the cerebral neurovascular disorder in a manner to transmit the neural stimulation to the dorsonasal nerve structure associated with the pain to thereby inhibit the pain. Cerebral neurovascular disorders include migraine and cluster headache. Muscular headaches include tension headaches and muscle contraction headaches. | 09-25-2014 |
20140296948 | NEW THERAPY OF CANCER WITH PULSED RADIO FREQUENCY - The invention relates to a method for medical treatment of a mammal, preferably a human, suffering from cancer by applying pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) stimulation before chemotherapy or hormonal therapy. The PRF treatment may be given intravascularly or transcutaneously. | 10-02-2014 |
20140330353 | SKULL-FOCUSED RF-BASED STIMULATION APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TREATING PATIENTS WITH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE OR OTHER DEMENTIA - The portable, wearable, proximal Alzheimer's disease treatment invention is based upon creating an RF field of particular frequencies and intensities that are applied to the patient's head. To accomplish the aforementioned disease treatment functionality, a system was invented comprising a network of antennas connected to an RF generator via a feedline connector. The invention also provides methods for using measurements to monitor and manage the effectiveness of an ongoing disease treatment regimen, and databases which contain information about measurements, variables, and their relationships to clinical outcome. | 11-06-2014 |
20140336734 | HYPERTHERMIA SYSTEM AND A METHOD FOR GENERATING A FOCUSED THREEDIMENSIONAL RF FIELD - The invention relates to a hyperthermia system for treating a patient, comprising an RF power unit, one or more RF antenna's connected to the RF power unit for generating a focused three-dimensional RF field, a controller for adjusting the RF power source and/or the one or more RF antenna's for steering the focused three-dimensional RF field; a sensor for sensing a parameter representative of the focused three-dimensional RF field; a communication environment for inputting data from the said sensor and/or additional information provided by the patient, said communication environment being capable of generating trigger signals to the controller for in use steering the focused three-dimensional RF filed in real time. The invention further relates to a method for generation a focused three-dimensional RF field. | 11-13-2014 |
20140350646 | Universal Diathermy Heat Applicator - A resonant radio frequency diathermy heat applicator, including a flexible pad, an inductive coil with moderate defined resistance, fixed tuning capacitors, connecting cable and shielding that is broadly tuned to the signal source in a manner that eliminates the requirement for variable tuning elements. | 11-27-2014 |
20140358200 | TREATMENT DEVICE USING HIGH FREQUENCY - A treatment device using a high frequency according to the present invention includes: a plurality of electrodes which transfers high frequency energy to the skin; a plurality of pads each of which is provided on one surface thereof with at least one of the electrodes; and a plurality of elastic members which independently and elastically support the other surfaces of the plurality of pads, respectively, so that plurality of electrodes can be three-dimensionally and closely attached to the curved surface of the skin. Accordingly, even when treating a body region having many curves, the attachment of the electrodes is efficiently maintained. In addition, although a hand piece moves in a state in which the plurality of pads are attached to skin, the plurality of pads can be maintained in the skin attached state while actively coping with the curves. | 12-04-2014 |
20150025605 | ENERGY DELIVERY DEVICES AND METHODS - This relates to methods and devices for achieving contact between the wall of a cavity or passageway and a medical device when used in tortuous anatomy. | 01-22-2015 |
20150045857 | ELECTRODE FOR A SYSTEM FOR HEATING BIOLOGICAL TISSUE VIA RF ENERGY - An electrode is disclosed for use in a system for heating biological tissue via RF energy. The electrode comprises a plurality of electrically conductive pins projecting from, and in electrical contact with, an electrically conductive common base. The base is connectible to a source of RF energy and the spaced ends of the pins remote from the base have contact regions for introducing RF energy from the source into the biological tissue. Each contact region is sufficiently small to achieve uniform dielectric heating in the biological tissue beneath the contact region at the frequency of the applied RF energy. | 02-12-2015 |
20150066118 | Intravascular Neuromodulation Device Having a Spiral Track and Associated Methods - Assemblies, systems, and methods for intravascular neuromodulation include a method of positioning a treatment device and a track element at a treatment site in an artery of a human patient and transforming the track element from a delivery configuration to a deployed configuration to form a spiral-shaped track tending to be in apposition with an inner wall of the artery. The treatment device has a distally-located neuromodulation element for sliding along the spiral-shaped track. The method can also include delivering energy via the neuromodulation element across the inner wall of a renal artery to heat or otherwise electrically modulate neural fibers that contribute to renal function. | 03-05-2015 |
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20150376209 | METHOD AND DYES FOR DETECTING AND DESTROYING CANCER CELLS - This invention relates to new carbocyanine dye compositions, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compositions, methods of detecting via near infrared fluorescent imaging incipient cancer cells and selective destruction of cancer cells identified by administration of such pharmaceutical compositions. A method of detecting and destroying cancer cells includes introducing a gold dye into an organism suspected of having a cancer cell. The gold dye is a carbocyanine dye covalently attached to a gold nanoparticle. A near infrared light is shined on a region suspected of having the cancer cell. Fluorescence from the gold dye is detected. A beam of radio frequency energy is directed at the region to induce hyperthermia in the cancer cell. The carbocyanine dye has the most basic structure of MHI-148 and structures 6 and 22 with a Au | 12-31-2015 |
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