ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 17 -- United States Patent no. 12,551,719, issued on Feb. 17.
"Pulsating brachytherapy method and system" was invented by Arnold M. Herskovic (Chicago).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A method for treating a tumor excise site defined by a center and edges is described. The method includes simultaneously exposing the tumor site to radiation and pulsating heat. Also described is a device for treating tumors at a target site. The device includes a first balloon containing a radio isotope and a second balloon encasing the first balloon. The second balloon defines structures to create a void between the first balloon and the second balloon such that pulsing, temperature treated...