Real-time photoacoustic thermometry of tumors during HIFU treatment in living subjects

(Pohang University of Science& Technology (POSTECH)) The research team led by Professor Chulhong Kim of POSTECH(Pohang University of Science and Technology) developed a photoacoustic thermometry system combined with a clinical ultrasound imaging platform to effectively guide the high intensity focused ultrasound treatment. Their research is published in IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering and selected as a feature article and the front cover of the issue.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news