Patent classifications
A61N2/002
Transcutaneous irradiation device and application to the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
The technology disclosed herein relates to a transcutaneous irradiation device having a top portion and a bottom portion. The top portion may include one or more transcutaneous irradiation modules configured to be arranged on a head of a user, the top transcutaneous irradiation modules including a top pulsed laser source. The bottom portion may include one or more transcutaneous irradiation modules configured to be arranged on an abdomen of the user, the top transcutaneous irradiation modules including a bottom pulsed laser source. A modulation frequency may be applied to the top and bottom irradiation modules such that the top and bottom pulse laser sources are subjected to a double pulse.
Device for, and method of, neuromodulation with closed-loop micromagnetic hybrid waveforms to relieve pain
A Closed Loop Hybrid Modulation Methodology, including the following four methods of neural stimulation: METHOD 1: A priming electrical signal followed by a second magnetic signal. METHOD 2: A magnetic priming signal followed by a second electrical signal. METHOD 3: A priming magnetic signal followed by a second magnetic signal. METHOD 4: A priming hybrid electric and magnetic signal followed by a second hybrid electric and magnetic signal.
Adaptive and self-adaptive plasma cancer therapeutic platform
A method and system of adaptive cold atmospheric based treatment for diseased tissues, such as an area with cancerous cells, is disclosed. A plasma device generates a cold atmospheric plasma jet directed at the area having cancerous cells. A sensor is operable to sense the viability of the cancerous cells in the area. A controller is coupled to the plasma device and sensor. The controller is operative to control an initial plasma jet generated by the plasma device. The controller receives a sensor signal from the sensor to determine cell viability of the selected cells from the initial plasma jet. The controller adjusts the plasma jet based on the viability of the cancerous cells.
Tissue-stimulating method using spatial scanning of electric and magnetic fields
This disclosure refers to methods and devices for electromagnetic stimulation of tissues. Some methods comprising the steps: a) disposing an arrangement of electromagnetic transducers encompassing a volume containing a tissue; b) applying an electromagnetic field stimulus to a tissue through the arrangement of electromagnetic transducers according to an activation pattern for a period of time; wherein the activation pattern allows to vary the intensity and direction of the electromagnetic field vector. Some devices comprising: a computing unit, an external power source connected to the computing unit; a decoupling circuit connected to the external power source and to the computing unit; a switching circuit connected to the external power source, to the decoupling circuit and to the computing unit; an arrangement of electromagnetic transducers connected to the computing unit and to the de switching circuit; wherein the computing unit implements the methods of the disclosure for electromagnetic stimulation of tissues.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BRAIN IMAGING AND STIMULATION USING SUPER-RESOLUTION ULTRASOUND
A system includes ultrasound transducers configured to generate and direct ultrasound beams at a region within a portion of a subject's brain, sensors configured to measure a response from the portion of the subject's brain in response to one or more ultrasound beams, and an electronic controller in communication with the ultrasound transducers configured to generate, based on a measured response from the portion of the subject's brain in response to two or more ultrasound beams generated from two or more different angles, a model of the portion of the subject's brain, wherein the model has a higher resolution than a maximum resolution of a single ultrasound beam, and generate, based on the model of the portion of the subject's brain, stimulation parameters for the ultrasound transducers to generate and direct a stimulation ultrasound beam at the region within the portion of the subject's brain.
Method and apparatus for directing therapeutic nanoparticle-labeled cells to selected locations within the body and/or for retaining therapeutic nanoparticle-labeled cells at selected locations within the body
A method for directing therapeutic nanoparticle-labeled cells to selected locations within the body and/or for retaining therapeutic nanoparticle-labeled cells at selected locations within the body, the method comprising: providing an article comprising a body of material configured to be secured about the body of a patient and having a plurality of pockets thereon, wherein each pocket is sized to receive and retain one or more magnets therein; injecting therapeutic USPIO nanoparticle-containing cells into a target therapy site; securing the article to the body of the patient; and inserting at least one magnet into at least one pocket so as to provide a desired magnetic field for further directing therapeutic nanoparticle-labelled cells to a target therapy site and/or for retaining therapeutic nanoparticle-labeled cells at the target therapy site.
Systems, devices and methods for caloric vestibular stimulation having an impedance monitor and/or temperature sensor
An in-ear stimulation device for administering caloric stimulation to the ear canal of a subject includes (a) first and second earpieces configured to be insertable into the ear canals of the subject; (b) at least first and second thermoelectric devices thermally coupled to respective ones of the first and second earpieces; (c) a first heat sink thermally coupled to the first thermoelectric device opposite the first earpiece and a second heat sink thermally coupled to the second thermoelectric device opposite the second earpiece; and (d) a controller comprising a waveform generator in communication with the first and second thermoelectric devices, the waveform generator configured to generate a first control signal to control a first caloric output to the first thermoelectric device and a second control signal to control a second caloric output to the second caloric device.
DEVICE AND METHOD TO ACTIVATE CELL STRUCTURES BY MEANS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY
A stimulation system includes an energy source, an electronics unit with a controller, and an actuator that is coupled with the electronics unit and/or the energy source. The actuator emits electromagnetic waves for stimulation of genetically manipulated tissue. The electronics unit is disposed in a housing. The stimulation system is configured for at least temporary implantation in a human or animal body. The controller controls the stimulation of tissue in the body by way of the electromagnetic waves emitted by the actuator. A selector of the stimulation system selects the area of the said tissue for stimulation. The selector includes a masking device for masking certain areas of the tissue, so that an intensity of the stimulation for the masked areas is reduced or equal to zero.
ESTHETIC APPARATUS USEFUL FOR INCREASING SKIN REJUVENATION AND METHODS THEREOF
An integrated system for increasing skin rejuvenation of a region of a patient's skin and treating subcutaneous fat associated with the region is provided. The system includes at least one first applicator having one or more RF electrodes adapted to be placed on the region of the patient's skin without penetrating the skin. At least one of said RF electrodes is configured to apply RF energy to the region of the patient's skin to heat up to a temperature in a specified temperature range. The system also includes at least one second applicator, in communication with an optical system. The optical system includes at least one laser source and is adapted to provide homogeneous illumination to the skin surface to effect at least one target tissue at a given depth range and power density range.
Photobiomodulation therapy to reduce the effects of fibromyalgia
Photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) can be applied to a tender area on a subject's body to treat fibromyalgia. A light source device can be contacted to a subject's skin proximal to a tender area on the subject's body. A light signal (with wavelengths from the red to infrared part of the spectrum) can be applied in at least one of a pulsed operating mode, a continuous operating mode, and a super-pulsed operating mode through the light source device to the tender area. The light signal is applied for a time sufficient to stimulate a phototherapeutic response in the tender area to treat fibromyalgia.