Medical devices for generating an aerosol and plasma, e.g., for therapeutic treatment are described. The medical device may include a nebulizer, the nebulizer including an outer compartment, an inner compartment, and a needle radially inward of the inner and outer compartments. The medical device may include at least one electrode and a chamber, wherein a distal-facing surface of the chamber defines at least one plasma outlet and a nozzle in communication with the nebulizer, an end of the electrode being proximate the plasma outlet.

This disclosure relates to stabilized anti-cancer atmospheric plasma (CAP)-stimulated media, to methods for preparing such media, and to methods of treatment using such media.

This disclosure relates to stabilized anti-cancer atmospheric plasma (CAP)-stimulated media, to methods for preparing such media, and to methods of treatment using such media.

The invention provides a therapeutic system comprising: a console, wherein the console comprises a controller and an energy generator; a therapeutic device comprising: an operational head configured for transmitting the energy output from to a biological tissue; and a memory device comprising control instructions, wherein said control instructions comprise instructions for controlling the console; a reversible memory operable linkage linking the memory device to the controller; and a reversible connector configured for operably linking the energy generator to the operational head.

Optionally, the energy generator is a generator of ablation energy or heat energy (e.g. RF generator) and the control instructions comprise instructions for controlling the output of the energy generator. Optionally, the control instructions comprise one or more parameters of energy output or an algorithm configured for controlling the energy output. Optionally, the system further comprises one or more secondary therapeutic devices and the control instructions comprise instructions for controlling the one or more secondary therapeutic devices. Optionally, the system further comprises one or more sensors configured for sensing parameters of energy output or biological or environmental effects of the energy output and the control instructions comprise instructions for controlling the energy output and/or secondary therapeutic devices based on the parameters of energy output or biological or environmental effects. In some embodiments, one advantage provided by the present invention is the use of a single console with a plurality of interchangeable reversibly connected therapeutic devices.

The invention provides a therapeutic system comprising: a console, wherein the console comprises a controller and an energy generator; a therapeutic device comprising: an operational head configured for transmitting the energy output from to a biological tissue; and a memory device comprising control instructions, wherein said control instructions comprise instructions for controlling the console; a reversible memory operable linkage linking the memory device to the controller; and a reversible connector configured for operably linking the energy generator to the operational head.

Optionally, the energy generator is a generator of ablation energy or heat energy (e.g. RF generator) and the control instructions comprise instructions for controlling the output of the energy generator. Optionally, the control instructions comprise one or more parameters of energy output or an algorithm configured for controlling the energy output. Optionally, the system further comprises one or more secondary therapeutic devices and the control instructions comprise instructions for controlling the one or more secondary therapeutic devices. Optionally, the system further comprises one or more sensors configured for sensing parameters of energy output or biological or environmental effects of the energy output and the control instructions comprise instructions for controlling the energy output and/or secondary therapeutic devices based on the parameters of energy output or biological or environmental effects. In some embodiments, one advantage provided by the present invention is the use of a single console with a plurality of interchangeable reversibly connected therapeutic devices.

A method includes depositing within a predetermined region of a target tissue with a plurality of dopant particles. The method also includes focusing a laser beam to a focal region that overlaps with at least a portion of the predetermined region. The focal region includes at least a first dopant particle of the plurality of dopant particles. The method further includes adjusting a first parameter of the laser beam to generate plasma within a plasma volume comprising the first dopant particle.

A method includes depositing within a predetermined region of a target tissue with a plurality of dopant particles. The method also includes focusing a laser beam to a focal region that overlaps with at least a portion of the predetermined region. The focal region includes at least a first dopant particle of the plurality of dopant particles. The method further includes adjusting a first parameter of the laser beam to generate plasma within a plasma volume comprising the first dopant particle.

A system for treating and/or preventing a viral, bacterial and/or fungal infection in the oral cavity and/or along the respiratory tract, in particular the interior of the nose, throat, trachea and/or lungs, of a patient by reactive species generated by plasma as well as a plasma for such use is disclosed. The system comprises a plasma source generating reactive species in a gas, the plasma source being configured to be located outside a body of the patient, and a species directing member forming at least one duct for guiding at least a part of the reactive species generated by the plasma source into the oral cavity and/or the respiratory tract.

Disclosed is a microwave treatment apparatus which treats the surface of the skin or subcutaneous tissues using a combination among a microwave frequency electric field generated by microwaves, low-frequency electric spark discharge and low-temperature ionized gas flow.

Disclosed is a microwave treatment apparatus which treats the surface of the skin or subcutaneous tissues using a combination among a microwave frequency electric field generated by microwaves, low-frequency electric spark discharge and low-temperature ionized gas flow.