Abstract:
A method for treating a condition characterized by excessive adipose tissue in a subject, the method comprising administering to said subject a compound that inhibits adipogenesis and/or induces adipocyte apoptosis in said excessive adipose tissue, said compound having the structure : (1) wherein: X 1 , X 2 , X 3 , and X 4 are each independently selected from iodine and bromine atoms; X 5 , X 6 , X 7 , and X 8 are each independently selected from hydrogen atom, chlorine, bromine, and iodine atoms; Y 1 is an -O-, -NR'-, or -CR' 2 - linker, wherein R' is independently selected from hydrogen atom and methyl; Z is a hydrocarbon linking group containing 1-12 carbon atoms; R 1 is selected from hydrogen atom, methyl, -OH, and -OR groups, wherein R is an alkyl group containing one to three carbon atoms; and wherein said Formula (1) includes pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates of the compounds embraced by Formula (1).
Abstract:
A system and method for controlling acoustic energy deposition in various media or objects are disclosed. The system and method can generate an acousto-mechanical or acousto-elastic effect in the various media or objects. The acousto-mechanical or acousto-elastic effect can induce a fragmentation of the media or objects.
Abstract:
Apparatus comprising an array of individually controlled skin treatment units to be applied to a skin segment with each of the units comprising a housing defining a cavity that fluidly communicates with a source of vacuum pressure having an inner side terminated by a rim facilitating sealing of the cavity when the unit is applied to the skin, dimensions of the cavity being sufficient to accommodate a volume of a skin segment drawn into the cavity by the source of vacuum pressure to create a skin protrusion.
Abstract:
System and method for reducing stored body fats in a treatment region on a body. The system includes an ultrasound apparatus, for transmitting ultrasound waves at the treatment region. The ultrasound waves facilitate the release of triglycerides, fat molecules and toxins from stored fat within the treatment region, achieving the reduction of stored body fats by accelerating the relative proportion of fat catabolism in the treatment region. The treated person may be undergoing a physical exercise substantially concurrently to the ultrasound transmission. Electrical stimulation, such as interferential stimulation, may be applied to the treatment region substantially concurrently to the ultrasound transmission. Pressure may be exerted onto the treatment region substantially concurrently to the ultrasound transmission, such as by kneading a portion of the ultrasound apparatus against the treatment region, or by massaging the treatment region, manually or mechanically with a massaging device.
Abstract:
The application pertains to a medical device (1) including a treatment unit (4) for treating patients, an activation device (3) for activating the treatment unit, and an input device (2) for entering an activation code, the input device being coupled to the activation device (3), and the activation device (3) is arranged to activate the treatment unit (4) for a limited number of treatments and/or for a limited period when a predetermined activation code is entered via the input device (2).
Abstract:
A medical ultrasound system. A base unit is included having system electronics, a user interface and ultrasound control electronics. An ultrasound therapy head is in electronic communication with the base unit. The therapy head includes a replaceable, sealed transducer cartridge with a coupling fluid therein. A cooling system is provided for cooling the coupling fluid. A plurality of guide indicators are positioned around the therapy head to align with crossed lines on a patient so as to properly align the therapy head prior to use. The therapy head can provide variable treatments to an area while the therapy head is in contact with a patient.
Abstract:
A medical ultrasound system. A base unit is included having system electronics, a user interface and ultrasound control electronics. An ultrasound therapy head is in electronic communication with the base unit. The therapy head includes a replaceable, sealed transducer cartridge with a coupling fluid therein. A cooling system is provided for cooling the coupling fluid. A plurality of guide indicators are positioned around the therapy head to align with crossed lines on a patient so as to properly align the therapy head prior to use. The therapy head can provide variable treatments to an area while the therapy head is in contact with a patient.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus (100) are described for modifying unwanted tissue for cosmetic reasons. The methods provide a non-invasive manner to perform body contouring by destroying adipose tissue while simultaneously causing collagen contraction in a single procedure. Adipose tissue destroyed during the medical procedure may be removed from a treatment volume during the wound healing process, allowing the treatment volume to gradually shrink (22). The gradual shrinkage may promote better skin tone in the treatment area. The procedure may involve multiple treatments to the same treatment area or location.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a device for treatment of subcutaneous fat cells, specifically to a device that uses low- and mid-frequency ultrasound waves in combination with radial deep skin therapy. A low- and mid-frequency focused ultrasound device for cavitation in combination with radial deep therapy that comprises a handle (1), a fastening ring (3), a bell-shaped housing (2), an ultrasound source and a vacuum pump, characterized in that low-frequency ultrasound cavitation therapy is performed simultaneously with vacuum therapy with a skin fold, and additionally characterized in that excess gel is removed via a filtration system in the handle.