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Hemoglobin contrast in ultrasound and optical coherence tomography for diagnosing diseased tissue, cancers, and the like

US8162834B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 5, 2007
Grant dateApr 24, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 24, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B5/05
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A novel contrast mechanism for diagnosing diseased tissue using Ultrasound, Doppler Ultrasonography, Optical Coherence Tomography, or optical Doppler tomography coupled with an externally applied temporally oscillating high-strength magnetic field.

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