Wireless Sensor Networks for biomedical applications in cancer hyperthermia.

Authors: Singh VR, Singh K

In case of deep seated brain tumors or cancerous cells, focused ultrasound is found to be an effective treatment tool. Thermal profile under hyperthermia is studied here for a temperature rise of 4 to 5 degree centigrade (up to 42.5 degree), in case of therapeutic treatment of the tumors. An in vitro tumor is studied with temperature sensors to understand the thermal elevation in different layers and different directions of the tumor. A Wireless Sensor Network (WSN ) is developed to transmit the tumor thermal information to an expert clinician to monitor the health condition and for therapeutic control of ultrasound dosage level, particularly in case of elderly patients living in remote areas.

Introduction

Purpose Thermal ablation

Study Objective To develop and evaluate wireless sensor networks for monitoring and enhancing cancer hyperthermia treatments.

Disease model cancer

Outcomes and Safety

Summary of Outcomes The paper addresses the use of wireless sensor networks for biomedical cancer hyperthermia applications but provides no reported biological or behavioral outcome data; no focused ultrasound parameters are described or tested.

Safety-related matter The provided text contains no mention of safety concerns or adverse effects; no adverse effects are reported.

Brain Region

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Ultrasound Parameters

Focal Characteristics Focal depth: None; Focal length: None; Aperture size: None

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