Methods for prevention and treatment of cancer and other proliferative diseases with ultrasonic energy
US5984882A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 16, 1997 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/00011
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device and methods for inducing apoptosis in precancerous, cancerous and hyperproliferating cells by applying ultrasonic energy. The methods can include use of ultrasonic energy in combination with antioxidants and/or conventional therapies such as hormonal therapy, radiation therapy or chemotherapy. The device for the ultrasonic energy source can include a transmitter and a control unit.
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