IIT Madras researchers develop ultrasound technique to monitor treatment

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras have developed an ultrasound method to monitor treatment and measure temperature. The solution involves receiving diagnostic ultrasound signals from the tissue region where heating is applied non-invasively, either through a microwave applicator or high-intensity focused ultrasound. The IIT Madras researchers say their method permits integration of feedback with low-intensity ultrasound heat therapy devices commonly used in physiotherapy centres. Arun K. Thittai, professor in the Applied Mechanics department said, “Multi-parametric image feedback allows for accurate real-time monitoring for a wide range of thermal therapies.