Radio Waves.(The Technologist)(radio waves used to treat cancer)(Brief article)Cunningham, Jaime
Radiowaves.(to treat disabilities )Rader, Rick
Table 1. Summary of published studies using radiofrequency ablation alone to treat non–small cell lung cancer with at least 12 months of follow-up StudyNo. of PatientsaFollow-Up (months)Local Control (%)Overall Survival (%) 1 Year2 Years1 Year2 Years Lencioni et al61 (RAPTURE Study) 33...
Gamma rays are similar in nature to light and radio waves except that they have very high energy. Gamma rays have no mass or charge, but they penetrate materials by colliding with electrons in the atomic shells. They can travel for long distances and thus pose external and internal hazards ...
As mentioned, RFA is usually used to treat chronic pain, especially in the neck or back. It works by using the electrical current produced by radio waves to target a specific nerve area. About 70% of patients experience pain relief lasting between 3 and 18 months. Lesson Quiz Course ...
Cancer pain Facial pain caused bytrigeminal neuralgia Sometimes the procedure has a name associated to the type of pain that it treats, such as: Lumbar radiofrequency ablation: Treats the facet joints (areas where bones are connected to the spine) in the lower back ...
RFA is a localized thermal treatment technique designed to produce tumor destruction by heating tumor tissue to temperatures that exceed 60°C[17]. The alternating current of radiofrequency waves passing down from an uninsulated electrode tip into the surrounding tissues generates changes in the ...
Since 97% of people diagnosed with skin cancer at stage 1 survive, this could be huge. Skin Analytics’ device in action. Photo Credit: Skin Analytics / YouTube As always, let me know what you think, including if you know of other people working in this field that I should talk to. ...
Thermal ablation is a well-known method used in interventional radiology to treat cancer. The treatment success is closely related to the exact catheter location in the treated area. Current navigation methods are based mostly on ultrasound or computed tomography. This work explores the possibility of...
Radiotherapy involves the use of high-energy particles or waves to damage or kill cells that are potentially dangerous to the body (Figure 4). Radiotherapy is a core part of the current cancer treatment and can be used in the future for applications such as pain control (Table 2) [108]....