Read article: MRI-guided cryoablation safely freezes tumours in the spine
MRI-guided cryoablation can destroy tumours compressing the spinal cord and reduce a patient's risk of paralysis
Read article: Focused ultrasound opens the blood-brain barrier
Using focused ultrasound to open the blood-brain barrier could improve treatments for medical conditions from brain tumours to Alzheimer's disease
Read article: 3D virtual heart helps pinpoint irregular heartbeat
A 3D virtual heart simulator identifies areas of cardiac tissue that require treatment for irregular heartbeat
Read article: Thermal ablation effectively treats early-stage lung cancer
Laser, cryo- and RF ablation provide safe, effective treatment of early-stage lung cancer, with comparable survival rates to stereotactic radiotherapy
Read article: Cancer Research UK launches biotherapeutics powerhouse
Cancer Research UK is creating a global centre-of-excellence for cancer biotherapeutics research and treatment in the City of London
Read article: Bioadhesive implant emits light to kill cancer cells
A wirelessly-powered optical implant for metronomic photodynamic therapy enables minimally-invasive cancer treatment in delicate organs
Read article: 3D printing facilitates complex spinal surgery
A workflow involving 3D virtual and 3D-printed models could change the management of complex spinal surgeries
Read article: Delivering on healthcare’s innovation agenda
Transitioning healthcare innovations from early studies through regulatory approval to clinical applications requires dedicated support and guidance
Read article: Focused ultrasound opens the blood–brain barrier
Non-invasive technique could enable therapeutic drugs to be delivered to the brains of patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease
Read article: Optimizing HIFU for breast cancer treatment
Simulations linking breast tissue structure with focal error will help optimize focused ultrasound treatments of breast cancer
