The invention pertains to advances in real-time methods in nuclear magnetic resonance by offering: a new real-time processing method for nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrum acquisition without external resonator(s), which remains stable despite magnetic field fluctuations, a new processing method for nuclear magnetic resonance spectrum acquisition, which remains stable despite magnetic field fluctuations and resonator stability, a new method of constructing predetermined magnets from appropriate magnetic material that allows for focusing the magnetic field in a target region, a new dual frequency dynamic nuclear polarization (DNP) generator that polarizes the spin of electrons and acts as an NMR transmitter.

A system and method for inductive heating applications includes positioning one or more inductive heating elements in a location, delivering electromagnetic radiation, by a radiation source, to heat at least a portion of the one or more inductive heating elements, and detecting, by a detector, the heat generated by the one or more inductive heating elements. The system and method also include controlling, by a processing unit, a condition based on the detected heat.

Disclosed herein are iron oxide nanoparticles having an iron (II) content in a metastable state that is intermediate the iron (II) content of wstite and magnetite. The disclosed iron oxide nanoparticles exhibit unexpectedly beneficial magnetic properties (e.g., saturation magnetization) resulting from both the size of the nanoparticles and the iron (II) content. Accordingly, the iron oxide nanoparticles are attractive for magnetic imaging applications, such as magnetic particle imaging. Methods of forming the iron oxide nanoparticles are also provided, such methods including a controlled oxidation step wherein a small amount (e.g., 1%) of gaseous oxygen is exposed to wstite nanoparticles for a defined period of time sufficient to partially oxidize the wstite but prevent conversion entirely to magnetite. Finally, methods of using the iron oxide nanoparticles are also provided. Representative methods include magnetic particle imaging, magnetic resonance imaging, and hyperthermia.

Methods for treating a patient using time varying magnetic field are described. The treatment methods combine various approaches for aesthetic treatment. The methods are focused on enhancing a visual appearance of the patient.

A metal-salen complex compound, which exhibits excellent noninvasiveness and can be efficiently transferred to an affected site, a local anesthetic containing this metal-salen complex compound, and an antineoplastic drug containing this metal-salen complex compound are provided. Regarding the metal-salen complex compound, a metal atom part in each of two molecules of a metal-salen complex or a derivative of the metal-salen complex is dimerized via water, and the metal-salen complex compound is mixed with a base to produce an ointment.

An inductive heating system including a tape with a mechanism for securing a physio tape to the body of a user. An inductive heating element is mounted on or in the tape and is adapted to receive magnetic energy from a remote inductive heating source. In one embodiment, the system further includes a control system operationally coupled to the heating source. A user interface is coupled to the control system to set a temperature profile of the system as a function of time. A first transceiver is coupled to the control system to communicate the program to a second transceiver remotely mounted at the tape. The second transceiver mounted on the tape receives information from a temperature sensor mounted on the tape and sends on and off signals to back to the control system to regulate the flow of energy to the tape and thereby execute the temperature regulation program. The inductive heating source may be mounted in a stationary frame or a mobile wireless platform.

An implantable radially-porous, polymeric, scaffold device configured for insertion into and obstruct a Fallopian tube formed of a polymer such as collagen, nanocellulose, xanthan gum, konjac glucomannan, alginate, agar, agarose, chitin, chitosan, chitosan-alginate polylactic acid (PLA), polygultamic acid (PGA), polycaprolactone, or polydioxanone. The device is compressed and placed within a first end of an insertion tube adapted for insertion through the cervix into the Fallopian tube; the insertion tube having a plunger to expel the device from the tube. The method includes using the insertion tube containing the radially freeze-cast and freeze-dried implant. Under hysteroscopic guidance the tube is positioned in the Fallopian tube and the implant is expelled into the Fallopian tube. Epithelium of the Fallopian tube is disrupted; and ingrowth of cells into the implant is permitted.

Provided herein are methods and compositions for removal of a substance using magnetic nanoparticles comprising a tagging element capable of targeting the nanoparticle to the substance. Further provided herein are methods and devices for removal of magnetic nanoparticle bound substances using a magnetic field generating device.

An Ultrasound Transmission Gel Packet Having Internal Heat Source and Method of Use. The gel packet is sized for a single use, rather than for multiple applications. The gel packets are not pre-heated, but rather are quickly heatable on demand. The gel packets may incorporate a variety of optional internal heating methods, including chemical activation, mechanical agitation and electrical activation, among others. The gel packets are sealed and therefore have extended shelf lives, and further are disposable after use.

The present invention relates to a magnetic nanoparticle heating apparatus using resonance, and more particularly, to a magnetic nanoparticle heating apparatus using resonance, the method being capable of efficiently generating heat within a short time by controlling a factor of a direct current (DC)/alternating current (AC) magnetic field applied to magnetic nanoparticles.