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Apparatus and method for treating kidneys

US12318635B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 3, 2019
Grant dateJun 3, 2025
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Expiry dateJan 20, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N2007/0095
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to means and methods for modifying renal function in a subject, comprising selecting a patient requiring an increment in renal function; emitting a quantity of ultrasound radiation, enough to provide an increment in renal function, to at least one part of a kidney for a period of time from about 1 hours to about 30 days.

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