Heating Effect of MRI-Possible Treatment Option

In an article by S. Nahum Goldberg, MD published in Radiology, Author discusses the potential of using undesired Heating Effects of MR Imaging as Effective Cancer Therapy. In this basic research study, Zhang et al  created and report on a clever magnetic resonance (MR)-guided radiofrequency (RF) system that enables focal hyperthermic heating, targeting, and visualization for the treatment of cholangiocarcinoma. The key novelty is creating localized MR-induced heating around a metallic guidewire.From Sumer's Radiology Site http://www.sumerdoc.blogspot.com -The Top Radiology Magazine. Teleradiology Providers at www.teleradproviders.com Mail us at [e-mail]

Source: Sumer's Radiology Site - January 31, 2014 Category: Radiologists Authors: Sumer Sethi Source Type: blogs