| Literature DB >> 18219674 |
Ferenc A Jolesz1, Nathan McDannold.
Abstract
The combination of the imaging abilities of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with the ability to delivery energy to targets deep in the body noninvasively with focused ultrasound presents a disruptive technology with the potential to significantly affect healthcare. MRI offers precise targeting, visualization, and quantification of temperature changes and the ability to immediately evaluate the treatment. By exploiting different mechanisms, focused ultrasound offers a range of therapies, ranging from thermal ablation to targeted drug delivery. This article reviews recent preclinical and tests clinical of this technology. (Copyright) 2008 Wiley-Liss, Inc.Mesh:
Year: 2008 PMID: 18219674 DOI: 10.1002/jmri.21261
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Magn Reson Imaging ISSN: 1053-1807 Impact factor: 4.813