A novel ultrasound technique uses helical waves to eliminate dangerous blood clots in the brain much faster than current treatments
Read article: Vortex ultrasound tool breaks down blood clots in the brain
Early-phase clinical trials show promise for potential treatment of Alzheimer’s disease based on sensory stimulation
Read article: Stimulating the brain at 40 Hz to treat Alzheimer’s disease
Magnetic bacteria driven by rotating magnetic fields can penetrate blood vessel walls to deliver drugs into tumours
Read article: Bacteria-based microrobots show potential for cancer drug delivery
A hydrogel crosslinked with calcium ions and sodium alginate enhances microwave ablation and stimulates anti-tumour immunity in mice
Read article: Hydrogel improves safety and efficacy of microwave ablation
Implantable device uses tumour treating fields to disrupt the division of cancer cells and inhibit brain cancer recurrence
Read article: Ultrasound-powered implant treats brain cancer using electromagnetic fields
Focal therapy using MRI-guided focused ultrasound could provide a safe and effective alternative to invasive treatments for men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer
Read article: Focused ultrasound controls prostate cancer with fewer side effects
In a Best-in-Physics presentation at the AAPM Annual Meeting, E Courtney Henry introduced a CT-based technique for precision dosimetry in radioembolization
Read article: CT imaging improves 90Y radioembolization dosimetry
Excitement is growing about the synergies between immunotherapy and radiation therapy, but there’s a long way to go before the clinical opportunities are realized at scale
Read article: Immunotherapy plus radiotherapy: the next big opportunity in radiation oncology?
Ultrasound neuromodulation prevented or reversed the onset of diabetes in three different preclinical models
Read article: Focused ultrasound: a potential treatment for type 2 diabetes?
A wireless optoelectronic device uses Monte Carlo simulations to deliver bespoke irradiation and maximize the efficacy of photodynamic therapy
Read article: Implantable device delivers personalized photodynamic therapy
