Patent Issued for Apparatus and method for localized hypothermia of the pancreas (USPTO 12023274).

A patent has been issued to Arctx Medical Inc. for an apparatus and method for localized hypothermia of the pancreas. The invention aims to provide relief for inflammation of the pancreas, which can be caused by various factors such as alcohol, gallstones, or other causes. The method involves using a catheter with temperature sensors to transfer heat to or from the stomach, thereby changing the temperature of the pancreas. This technology has potential applications in treating pancreatitis, obesity, pancreatic cancer, and regulating body temperature. [Extracted from the article]