Title :
Advances in RF-microwave and light sources for applications in therapeutic medicine
Author :
Rosen, A. ; Rosen, H.D. ; Hsi, R.A. ; Rosen, D. ; Happawana, G. ; Evans, G. ; Fathy, A. ; Stern, Liron
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Biomed. Eng. Sci. & Health Syst., Drexel Univ., Philadelphia, PA, USA
Abstract :
The expansion in the use of RF/Microwaves and optical sources in therapeutic medicine is dramatic. In this paper, some of the ongoing therapeutic modalities will be mentioned with the emphasis on our future research, for example: our attempts to combine microwaves and laser sources in therapeutic medicine, such as their applications in photodynamic therapy, and the utilization of blue LED´s (light emitting diodes) for neonatal phototherapy.
Keywords :
biological effects of laser radiation; biological effects of microwaves; laser applications in medicine; light emitting diodes; paediatrics; photodynamic therapy; blue LED; laser sources; light emitting diodes; microwaves sources; neonatal phototherapy; optical sources; photodynamic therapy; therapeutic medicine; Cancer; Cardiology; Coaxial cables; Electromagnetic heating; Heat treatment; Hospitals; Light sources; Medical treatment; Pediatrics; Radio frequency;
Conference_Titel :
Microwaves, Radar and Wireless Communications, 2004. MIKON-2004. 15th International Conference on
Print_ISBN :
83-906662-7-8
DOI :
10.1109/MIKON.2004.1357065
