Magnetic hyperthermia, an auxiliary tool in cancer treatments
Tuesday, July 7, 2015 - 11:00
in Physics & Chemistry
Hyperthermia (increase in body temperature) has been used for centuries to combat tumors and reduce their effects. New research aims to use a different system (magnetic nanoparticles) to increase body temperature. These nanoparticles absorb energy from magnetic fields and convert it into heat which is used to raise the temperature in tumors and combat them.