British scientists have developed a unique electronic patch, which is intended for the treatment of skin cancer. This device can be worn by patients during movement, which significantly reduces the time that they need to spend in hospital.
Device entitled Ambulight PDT developed by experts from Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, Scotland. With his help Treatment of skin cancer is not only a mobile and much more convenient, but it does not leave any trace, like a scar on the skin. Miniature (5 cm) light-emitting device fueled by charging (the size of a player iPod) for three hours. After that it is ready for operation.
The patch is placed on the skin of a patient previously treated with a special cream, and then turn on. The device uses the principle of electromagnetic therapy - Photochemical reaction kills the tumor. Until recently, this treatment method was as follows: patients in the hospital for three chasa waited cream will act, and then passed through a 20-minute session of the intense light treatment. But using Ambulight PDT everything becomes faster and more efficiently. The cream is applied in a hospital, and then they return to their daily routines include the device and tested treatment.
The creator of the device Ayfor Professor Samuel said the main advantage of this efficiency Ambulight PDT . "Where it is more convenient for the patient, if he can move, not lie in bed, - said Professor Samuel. - It can accelerate itself Treatment of skin cancer . Today in our country there are only a few places where patients can receive quality cancer treatment of the skin with the necessary equipment. And there may be a limited number of patients treated. My invention is available to all. "
To date, therapy with Ambulight PDT 50 patients have passed. Experts have recognized the positive results of treatment.
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