Applications of microwave energy in medicine

Alexandra Gartshore; Matt Kidd; Lovleen Tina Joshi

doi:10.3390/BIOS11040096

Applications of microwave energy in medicine

Alexandra Gartshore
, Matt Kidd
, Lovleen Tina Joshi

University of Plymouth
Emblation Microwave Ltd.
School of Biomedical Sciences

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Abstract

Microwaves are a highly utilized electromagnetic wave, used across a range of industries including food processing, communications, in the development of novel medical treatments and biosensor diagnostics. Microwaves have known thermal interactions and theorized non-thermal interactions with living matter; however, there is significant debate as to the mechanisms of action behind these interactions and the potential benefits and limitations of their use. This review summarizes the current knowledge surrounding the implementation of microwave technologies within the medical industry.

Original language	English
Article number	96
Journal	Biosensors
Volume	11
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3390/BIOS11040096
Publication status	Published - Apr 2021
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

ablation
bacteria
diagnostics
medicine
microwaves
tumours

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