Numerical study on the heat transfer from an oscillating bubble

The University of Tokyo

High speed observation of two-frequency controlled cloud cavitation in HIFU field

The University of Tokyo

High-speed optical observations of contrast agent breakage

Erasmus Medical Center

Study of laser induced underwater shock waves and cavitation for medical applications: Visualization in a transparent optical tube

Tohoku University Biomedical Engineering Research Organization (TUBERO)

Assessing the mechanism of kidney stone comminution by a lithotripter shock pulse

Moscow State University, Moscow

Acoustic nonlinearity in derating problem for HIFU sources

M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University

Annular and cylindrical phased array geometries for transrectal high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) using PZT and piezocomposite materials

Focus Surgery Inc

Dual Frequency Mixing to Accelerate Acoustic Hemostasis

University of Washington

FUSBOT - An ultrasound guided robot for focal ultrasound surgery

Nanyang Technological University

Safety issues in HIFU transducer design

Imasonic

MRI-based thermometry and thermal dosimetry during focused ultrasound thermal ablation of uterine leiomyomas

Harvard Medical School

MR guided Focused Ultrasond Surgery ( MRgFUS) for breast cancer- Pathological efficacy and clinical safety : Preliminary report in BC003 study -

Breastopia Namba Hospital

Feedback control of temperature evolution in rabbit kidney in vivo using MRI guided focused ultrasound (FUS)

IMF, CNRS/University of Bordeaux

Catheter-based ultrasound applicators for selective thermal ablation: progress towards MRI-guided applications in prostate

University of California

The detection and exclusion of prostate neuro-vascular bundles (NVB) in automated HIFU treatment planning using a pulsed-wave doppler ultrasound system

Focus Surgery, Inc

Real time Ultrasound Imaging Studies of single lesion formation

Royal Marsden Hospital

A clinical trial of Intra Operative HIFU for the liver tumor

Digestive Surgery Chiba Cancer Center

Conformal bulk ablation and therapy monitoring using intracorporeal, image-treat ultrasound arrays

Ethicon Endo-Surgery

Ultrasound-guided HIFU neurolysis of peripheral nerves to treat spasticity and pain

University of Washington

Local Harmonic Motion Imaging of Temperature and Coagulation in Ex Vivo Rabbit Tissue

Harvard Medical School

A system integrating HIFU exposure capabilities with multiple modes of synchronous ultrasonic monitoring

Riverside Research Institute

Ultrasonic mapping of tissue coagulation induced by high intensity focused ultrasound

Hitachi, Ltd

The in vivo Ultrasound Tissue Elasticity Imaging of HIFU Lesions in Porcine Liver

Hitachi Medical Corp

Combined tumor chemotherapy by micellar-encapsulated drug and ultrasound

University of Utah

Therapeutic trials based on combination of drug delivery system and ultrasound

Kyoto University

Low-frequency sonophoresis as a tool for transdermal delivery of hydrophilic compounds

Josai University

Controlling chemical and biological effects of ultrasound with surfactants

National Institutes of Health

Enhancement of sonochemical reaction by particle addition

National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST),

Correlation between sonochemistry of surfactant solutions and human leukemia cell killing by ultrasound and porphyrins

University of Fukui

Theoretical estimation of the heated necrosis element produced by HIFU one time exposure

Nanjing University

Heat conduction analysis in tissue phantom calculated by FDTD and HCE method

Kanagawa University

Design and Evaluation of Complex Moving HIFU Treatment Protocols

University of Washington

Predicting and preventing skull overheating in non invasive brain HIFU therapy

Universite Paris VII

A minimally perturbing sensor for monitoring ultrasonic power delivery during HIFU treatment

National Physical Laboratory

A novel method to estimate the focal size of two confocal hifu transducers

National Taiwan University Hospital

Clinical outcome of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) for the treatment of localized prostate cancer: 5-years experience

Tokai University Hachioji Hospital

Treatment of prostate cancer with HIFU: From experiments to clinical applications

INSERM U556

Treatment of localized cancer of the prostate with HIFU: Experimental results from over 10 years

Edouard Herriot Hospital and INSERM Unit 556

HIFU Prostatectomy for Prostate Cancer: The USA Experience

Indiana University School of Medicine

HIFU in prostatic cancer: palliative and curative therapeutic options

Munchen-Harlaching

Cardiac HIFU lesions: Simulations incorporating linear and non-linear propagation with refraction and in-vitro experimental validation

Riverside Research Institute

Feasibility of in-vivo cardiac HIFU ablation

Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center

High-intensity focused ultrasound device for the treatment of Atrial Fibrillation: design, characterization, and application

ProRhythm

Extracorporeal HIFU for cancer treatment: Advance in clinical medicine

(Sponsored by Chongqing Haifu Company)

Transvaginal 3D image-guided high intensity focused ultrasound array

University of Washington

Tissue necrosis led by artery occlusion with ultrasound image-guided HIFU

Hitachi, Ltd.

Adaptive focusing for ultrasonic transcranial brain therapy: first in vivo investigation on 22 sheep

Universite Paris VII

Optimizing noninvasive transcranial therapy: Beyond amplitude and phase compensation

Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital

HIFU hemostasis of liver injuries enhanced by ultrasound contrast agents

University of Washington

Does high intensity focused ultrasound treatment increase tumor metastasis in patients with solid malignancy

Chongqing University of Medical Sciences

Follow-up of High-intensity Focused Ultrasound Treatment of Primary Malignant Bone Tumors: A Multicenter Report

Chongqing University of Medical Sciences

Feasibility of extracorporeal HIFU using Chongqing haifu-knife as an adjunct to the endovascular therapy for breast conservation particularly in patients with recurrent breast carcinomas

Clinica E.T.

Thinking of Some Key Problems in Tumor Ablation using HIFU

Chongqing University of Medical Sciences

The preliminary clinical results of high-intensity focused ultrasound treatment of right lobe hepatic cancer without removing ribs

Cancer Center of Sun Yat-sen University

An initial experience of extracorporeal HIFU knife with 43 patients: Japanese experience

Clinica E.T.

High-intensity Focused Ultrasound Treatment of Non-resectable Small Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A multicenter report

Chongqing University of Medical Sciences

High-intensity Focused Ultrasound Treatment of Hepatic Metastases

Chongqing University of Medical Sciences

Preliminary experience using high-intensity focused ultrasound for the treatment of kidney and liver tumours

The Churchill Hospital

Fukuoka University School of Medicine

CLOTBUST: Results of a multi-center randomized trial of ultrasound-enhanced systemic thrombolysis for acute ischemic stroke

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Medical School

Schlieren imaging of therapeutic field in water surrounded by cranium radiated from ultrasonic sector transducer for thrombolysis

Hitachi, Ltd

Transcranial Ultrasonic Thrombolysis

Jikei University School of Medicine

Sonothrombolysis with phospholipid-coated perfluoropropane microbubbles

ImaRx Therapeutics Inc

Neuroprotective effect of combined ultrasound and microbubbles in a rat model of middle cerebral artery infarction

University of Heidelberg

Experimental and clinical results from low frequency low intensity sonothrombolysis

University Heidelberg

Bioeffects of ultrasound: Apoptosis and change of gene expression induced by ultrasound and their therapeutic utilization

Toyama Medical and Pharmaceutical University

Modulatory effects on adrenergic neurons of salivary glands induced by Noradrenaline release Ultrasonography

National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry

Biological effects of low intensity ultrasound in vitro: Factors that potentially enhance ultrasound-induced cell killing for possible therapeutic application

Toyama Medical and Pharmaceutical University

Effect of anti-angiogenic therapy combined with ultrasound irradiation for human uterine sarcoma xenografts evaluated by contrasted doppler ultrasound

Fukuoka University Medical School

Cell-Killing Effect by Sonodynamic Therapy in Vitro and its Clinical Use for Patientswith Recurrent Cancer

Fukuoka University Medical School

Combination of HIFU ablation in multiple targets and sono-dynamic therapy on tumors' edges

I-Check, Inc

Ultrasound gene delivery to saphenous vein grafts

University of Sheffield

Ultrasound mediated transfection enhanced by cavitation facilitation and membrane modification

Toyama Medical and Pharmaceutical University

Delivery of DNA and antibodies into cells using sonoporation and electroporation

University of Vermont

Ultrasonic transduction of DNA into the central nervous system cells

Jikei University School of Medicine

Modification of Plasmid DNA-based Gene Transfer into Central Nerve System

Osaka University

Treatment of Ischemic Limbs Based on Local Recruitment of VEGF-producing Inflammatory Cells with Ultrasonic Microbubble Destruction

Kagawa University School of Medicine

Microbubble-Enhanced Sonoporation: Efficient Gene Transduction Technique for Chick Embryos

Kumamoto University

Stimulation of Reparative Dentin Formation by Ultrasound-Mediated Gene Delivery of Growth/differentiation factor 11 (Gdf11)

Kyushu University

Micro bubble trapping by acoustic energy

Gunma University

Behavior of microbubbles exposed to pulsed ultrasound and its mechanical effect on a cell

Hokkaido University

Molecular imaging and targeted drug delivery with a perfluorocarbon nanoparticle platform technology: emerging opportunities for non-invasive diagnosis and image-augmented therapy

Washington University

Ultrasonic cavitation - A solution to nanosynthesis

National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)

Cavitation propelled microparticles as possible drug carriers

University of Twentea

Real-time color doppler imaging for HIFU therapy guidance

University of Washington

3D-tracking method of tissue motion with ultrasound bi-plane images

Hitachi Ltd.

Estimating the thermal dose from backscattered RF echos

Dept of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Illinois

FE model of the temperature distribution in the interverterbral disc during ultrasound exposure

Lund University Hospital

Partial shrinkage of venous tissues near valves using High Intensity Focused Ultrasound

INSERM U556

Real-time color-doppler guidance of HIFU for the selective avoidance or occlusion of blood vessels

Applied Physics Laboratory, University of Washington

Multi-focus beam formation and beam steering using an acoustic lens and lens rotation to create large lesions in ultrasound thermal therapy

University of Toronto

A study of the acoustic profile of a clinical segmented focused ultrasound transducer

Institute of Cancer Research

Effect of Different Tissues in HIFU Beampass on the Acoustic Radiation Force

Chongqing University of Medical Sciences

MRI Presentation of Malignant Bone Tumors After High-intensity Focused Ultrasound Therapy

Chongqing University of Medical Sciences

Erythrocytes, as well as microbubble contrast agents, improve the therapeutic efficiency of high intensity focused ultrasound

The University of Tokyo

Intravascular ultrasound array for treatment of atrial fibrillation

Stanford University

Vascular effects induced by combined 1-MHz ultrasound and microbubble contrast agent treatments in vivo

University of Washington

Molecular delivery into a lipid bilayer with a single shock wave using molecular dynamics simulation

Graduate School of Engineering, Hokkaido University

Traveling wave sonication evokes intracellular [Ca2+] transient in murine fibroblast

University of Tokyo

Induction of cell death by ultrasonic exposure with anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody

Nara Medical University

Micro-capsule trapping and destruction in an acoustic standing wave

Doshisha University

Microbubble-enhanced ultrasound irradiation promotes anti-inflammatory effect of MTX intra-articular injection therapy in rabbit arthritis model

Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine

Egg white phantoms for HIFU therapy

German Cancer Research Center Heidelberg

The design of microbubbles specialized for therapeutic or diagnostic use

The University of Tokyo

Heating with HIFU-In vitro temperature measurements in the bovine disk

Ultrazonix DNT AB

Detection of FUS induced lesions by MR-elastography

DKFZ, German Cancer Research Center

Tissue mimicking phantom for ultrasonic elastography with thermally irreversible gels

Hitachi, Ltd

Characterizing pulsed ultrasound therapy for the production of cavitational lesions

University of Michigan

Extension of Variable Focusing Range in High Intensity Focused Ultrasound Therapy System by Applying Non Cylindrical Acoustic Lens

Hitachi Medical Corp

The effect of rib position on the generation of heat in the near field during HIFU exposures

The Churchill Hospital

Experiences Using A Special Purpose Robot for Focal Ultrasound based Tissue Ablation

Nanyang Technological University

A pulsatile flow phantom for image-guided HIFU hemostasis of blood vessels

University of Washington

HIFU-induced hyperecho in ultrasound images, cavitation activity and thermal behavior

University of Washington

Bloodless partial nephrectomy through application of non-focalised high-intensity ultrasound

Hopital Edouard Herriot

Thin-profile HIFU transducers for intraoperative hemostasis

University of Washington

Intraoperative hemostasis of punctured femoral artery using HIFU: A survival study

University of Washington

In vivo experiments with intraluminal ultrasound applicator, compatible with "real-time" MR temperature mapping, designed for oesophagus tumour ablation

INSERM U556

Real-time ultrasound-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound therapy with enhanced visualization and reduced treatment time

University of Washington

The study on real-time ultrasonography supervision of high-intensity focused ultrasound therapy

Chongqing University of Medical Sciences

Abscopal effect in HIFU treatment of experimental liver cancer

HuaDong Hospital

Chongqing University of Medical Sciences

A Clinical Report of Fifty-case of Chronic Cervicitis After Ultrasound Treatment

The First Chengdu Municipal People's Hospital

The effect of contrast agent on arterial occlusion with HIFU exposure

Show University School of Medicine

HIFU for prostate cancer: Impact of energy dose and treatment strategy

Munchen-Harlaching

Clinical Research of HIFU Treatment of Chronic Cervicitis

Chongqing Jiangbei First People's Hospital

High Intensity Focused Ultrasound Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer

Chongqing University of Medical Sciences

The Energy-Efficiency Factor (EEF) for the Use of High-intensity Focused Ultrasound in the Extracorporeal Ablation of Liver, Kidney and Muscle

Chongqing University of Medical Sciences

Experience of high intensity focused ultrasound treatment in prostate cancer

Harasanshin General Hospital

Clinical observation of breast fibroadenoma after high-intensity focused ultrasound treatment

Ultrasound-guided high intensity focused ultrasound ablation for patients with solid carcinomas: clinical applications and national HIFU clinical standards in China

Chongqing University of Medical Sciences

Preliminary Results of High-intensity Focused Ultrasound Treatment of Recurrent Soft Tissue Sarcomas after Surgery - A Multicenter Clinical Research

Chongqing University of Medical Sciences

Study of HIFU Treatment of Residual Hepatic Tumor after Radiofrequency Treatment

Chongqing University of Medical Sciences

Continuous echo-guided surgery in brain tumor removal

Showa University Fujigaoka Hospital

Ultrasound stimulation of type I collagen, type III collagen and fibronectin expression of tendon cells

Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Clinical Observation of Treating Tumor Emboli in Portal Vein with HIFU in Combination with Drug Injection Guided by Ultrasound

Chongqing University of Medical Sciences

Local Control in Bone and Soft Tissue Malignances Treated by High-intensity Focused Ultrasound

Shandong Tumor Hospital and Institute

MR Imaging Findings of Osteosarcomas Treated With High-intensity Focused Ultrasound

PLA General Hospital

Clinical and pathological changes of vulvar condyloma acuminatum after focused ultrasound treatment

Chongqing University of Medical Sciences

Pathological observation of the atheromatous abdominal aorta of rabbits treated by HIFU

Chongqing University of Medical Sciences

Treatment of osteosarcoma with high-intensity focused ultrasound: Preliminary clinical outcomes in one center

Affiliated Hospital, Academy of Military Medical Sciences

Antitumor activities of new quinolone antibiotics (Sparfloxacin) under ultrasonic irradiation in vitro

Akita University School of Medicine

Preliminary study on efficacy of low intensity pulsed ultrasound for osteoporosis

Yanagibasi Hospital

Ultrasound Stimulation of Tendon Cell Proliferation and Upregulation of Proliferating Cell Nuclear Antigen

Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Ultrasound Accelerates the Regeneration of the Sciatic Nerve after Neurotmesis in Rats

Chongqing University of Medical Sciences

Clinical Follow-up Reports on High-intensity Focused Ultrasound Treatment of Osteosarcoma

Chongqing University of Medical Sciences

Anti-Tumor Immunity Induced by Activated Dendritic Cells with Tumor Antigen from Tumors Treated by HIFU

Chongqing University of Medical Sciences

Evaluation of local tumor Control, survival rate and apoptosis of rat liver cancer sonicated by high intensity focused ultrasound

Sapporo Medical University

Improvement of ultrasonic disinfection power by using TiO2 photocatalyst

Institute of Nature and Environmental Technology

Vaccine of Dendritic cell after HIFU treatment in the induction of antitumor immunity

Chongqing University of Medical Sciences

Development of Transcranial Ultrasonic Thrombolysis System for Ischemic Stroke Treatment

Hitachi Medical Corp

Therapeutic ultrasound in a rat middle cerebral artery stroke model

Jikei University School of Medicine

Relationship between the Dose and Clinical Efficiency in Ultrasound Treatment of Vulvar White Lesions

Chongqing University of Medical Sciences

In-vitro Ablation of Cardiac Valves Using High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound

Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center

Development of novel cell delivery system for therapeutic angiogenesis-targeted delivery of bone marrow cells by ultrasound destruction of microbubbles

Kansai Medical University

Nonviral gene transfer with microbubble-enhanced ultrasound into peritoneal fibrosis

Kansai Medical University

Enhancement of permeation in transdermal drug delivery system by 6ﾎｼm wavelength area using an MIR-FEL

Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka Univ

Microbubble-Enhanced Sonoporation: Efficient Gene Transduction Technique for Cultured Corneal Epithrlial Cells

Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Science

Ocular drug delivery using ultrasound

University of Washington

Drug delivery from jetting cavitation bubbles

University of Twentea

Sonodynamic tumor treatment with amphiphilic rose bengal derivative

Hitachi, Ltd

HIFU and chemotherapy synergistic inhibitory effect on Dunning AT2 tumor-bearing rats

INSERM U556

Suppression of cancer cell proliferation by ultrasound exposure and its application for SDT

Toin University of Yokohama

Apoptosis of Human Ovarian Cell COC1 Induced by Pulsed Focused Ultrasound via Activity of caspase-3

Chongqing University of Medical Sciences

Reversal of Multi-drug Resistance in Tumor Cells in vitro Using Ultrasound

Chongqing University of Medical Sciences

Reversal Of Multidrug Resistance in Tumor Cells In Vivo Using Ultrasound

Chongqing University of Medical Sciences

Activated specific anti-tumor immunity induced by HSP70 from ablated tumors by high-intensity focused ultrasound

Chongqing University of Medical Sciences