IH applications by industry: Hyperthermia

IH with delicate response to cancer treatment

IH is used not only in the manufacture of medical devices but also in medical treatments.
One example is its application to hyperthermia, which is attracting attention as a treatment for cancer.

Alonics delivered IH systems to many university and laboratories that are conducting research on hyperthermia, and our unique functions, such as automatic tuning, meet expectations in situations where delicate responses are required for medical device.

What is hyperthermia?

Cancer cells are more sensitive to heat than normal cells.
Why are cancer cells sensitive to heat?
For details, please refer to the Japanese Society for Thermal Medicine .

Hyperthermia is a treatment method that uses this property to kill cancer cells by heating the affected area.
It has been known since the ancient Greeks that cancer is heat sensitive.
Currently, medical researchers at university hospitals and other institutions are conducting research to establish safer and more reliable treatment methods with less burden on the patients.

Research case study of hyperthermia using IH

The following research paper was published using the induction heating power supply EASAYHEAT0224 [2.4kW].

Superparamagnetic Nanoparticle Clusters for Cancer Theranostics Combining Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Hyperthermia Treatment
「磁気共鳴画像法（MRI）と磁気温熱療法（磁気ハイパーサーミア）を一体化する"セラノスティクス"の実現を可能にするような磁性ナノ粒子の開発」

Advantages of IH

Pinpoint accuracy

The most distinctive feature of induction heating is this pinpoint heating.
The area to be heated is heated pinpoint and non-contact, reducing the burden on the object to be heated.

Maximum deliverable power

High-frequency range and continuous auto tuning of the power supplies track the resonant frequency of the system to continuously deliver power at resonance.

Process repeatability

With advanced microprocessor control, power supplies are extremely accurate and repeatable.

Ensuring a hygienic environment

It keeps the research and treatment environment clean because it does not emit harmful exhaust gas.

Recommended Model

All IH systems for hyperthermia are currently EASAHEAT0224 (2.4kW model).
Regarding the heating coil, we will prepare the one with the optimum shape after a meeting.
Our engineers can also visit you to complete the installation and explain the operation IH systems.

Please feel free to contact us for a quotation to apply for a Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research.