Advanced Radio Frequency Applicators for Thermal Magnetic Resonance Theranostics of Brain Tumors.
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Jan 1, 2023
This engineering/simulation study evaluates RF applicator array designs for Thermal Magnetic Resonance (ThermalMR), which combines MRI with RF hyperthermia for brain tumor theranostics. Using EMF and temperature simulations at 7.0 T, 9.4 T, and 10.5 T, hybrid loop+SGBT dipole arrays are reported to provide superior…
Non-thermal membrane effects of electromagnetic fields and therapeutic applications in oncology.
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Jan 1, 2021
This review examines temperature-independent (non-thermal) effects of RF and microwave electromagnetic fields, emphasizing antiproliferative effects relevant to oncology. It summarizes preclinical and clinical literature on conventional RF hyperthermia and amplitude-modulated RF hyperthermia and argues that evidence…
Important parameters for optimized metal nanoparticles-aided electromagnetic field (EMF) effect on cancer.
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Jan 1, 2018
This paper presents a theoretical model analyzing parameters that may optimize metal nanoparticle-aided EMF photothermal therapy effects on cancer cells. The model suggests efficacy depends on both electric field enhancement and thermal (hyperthermia) contributions, influenced by nanoparticle absorption properties…
Magnetic Nanoparticles with High Specific Absorption Rate at Low Alternating Magnetic Field.
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Jan 1, 2015
This paper describes synthesis and characterization of magnetic nanoparticles intended for tumor hyperthermia applications. It reports that the particles show relatively high specific absorption rate (22–200 W/g) under a 160 kHz alternating magnetic field at 100–500 Oe, despite low saturation magnetization. The…
Hyperthermic effects of dissipative structures of magnetic nanoparticles in large alternating magnetic fields.
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Jan 1, 2011
This paper addresses heat dissipation mechanisms of magnetic nanoparticles used in targeted hyperthermia under large alternating magnetic fields. Using numerical comparisons, it reports additional features in relaxation loss for rotatable superparamagnetic nanoparticles and field-induced formation of oriented…