Studies from University of Claude Bernard Lyon 1 in the Area of Biomedical Engineering Described (Evaluation of a Multimodal Confocal Therapeutic Focused Ultrasound Apparatus: Bridging Cavitation, Thermal Ablation, and Histotripsy In...).

A recent study conducted at the University of Claude Bernard Lyon 1 in France focused on the evaluation of a multimodal confocal therapeutic focused ultrasound apparatus. The research aimed to bridge cavitation, thermal ablation, and histotripsy in preclinical treatments. The study introduced a flexible ultrasound-guided focused ultrasound platform with two confocal therapeutic transducers, demonstrating the potential applications of thermal and mechanical modalities in preclinical studies. The research concluded that this versatile platform supports multiple treatment modalities, including cavitation, thermal ablation, and histotripsy, facilitating direct comparisons to assess their efficacy in diverse therapeutic settings. [Extracted from the article]