3D printing facilitates complex spinal surgery
A workflow involving 3D virtual and 3D-printed models could change the management of complex spinal surgeries
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Delivering on healthcare’s innovation agenda
Transitioning healthcare innovations from early studies through regulatory approval to clinical applications requires dedicated support and guidance
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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
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Optimizing HIFU for breast cancer treatment
Simulations linking breast tissue structure with focal error will help optimize focused ultrasound treatments of breast cancer
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Ultrasound can trigger and enhance cancer drug delivery
Heat-sensitive capsules perform well in clinical trial
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Sonablate HIFU treats prostate cancer, minimizes side effects
Focal HIFU for patients with non-metastatic prostate cancer is effective at five years with a low probability of side effects
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Microbubbles offer two-in-one cancer treatment
Microbubbles delivered via gas embolotherapy could cut off a tumour's blood supply while also delivering cancer drugs
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Innovation: patent applications review
Our survey of recent radiation therapy patent applications includes filings from Elekta, SonaCare Medical and more
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OA imaging takes control of prostate cryotherapy
Optoacoustic imaging can visualize the temperature distribution during prostate cryotherapy
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Towards a vaccine for Alzheimer’s disease
Towards a vaccine for Alzheimer's disease. Researchers at Cinvestav in Mexico have produced a promising vaccine candidate against Alzheimer's disease by targeting the amyloid-beta (Aβ) peptide
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