Thyroid nodules and HIFU treatment

The thyroid gland is located at the base of the neck and serves to regulate vital processes in the entire body. Formation of nodes in the thyroid gland is due to impaired hormonal function in the gland resulting in structural changes in the cells causing small nodules to form in the thyroid parenchyma.

In most cases, the thyroid nodules do not lead to complaints. They are often accidentally detected during an ultrasound examination. For the most part, the thyroid nodules are benign.

Methods of treatment:

1. Small nodes that do not increase in size over time are only subject to observation

2. Radioactive iodine is used to treat a toxic multiple-nodules thyroid gland

3. Drug therapy is applied when it is necessary to suppress thyroid hyperfunction

4. Surgical treatment is mandatory when:

• a very large node presses the esophagus and trachea, resulting in difficulty breathing and swallowin
• in case of suspicion of a progressive malignant process

* The patient should be aware of the risks of any thyroid surgery because it plays an immense role in the main vital metabolism and metabolic activity of the whole organism, including the brain. After surgical removal of the gland, the patient needs to remain under life-long surveillance and hormone treatment.

The latest technology:

HIFU therapy is a new non-invasive method for removing benign nodules of the cranial gland. High-intensity focused ultrasound achieves ablation only in the cells of the node without affecting the surrounding healthy tissues. HIFU is a very good alternative to invasive surgery because it preserves the organ and has a lower risk of complications. If necessary, the procedure may be repeated.

The Echopulse system, manufactured by Theraclion, is approved in Europe, Russia and Korea for the treatment of thyroid nodules.

The nearest clinic where we can help you is in Bucharest, Romania.

Contact: 

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hursamed@gmail.com

Parkinson's disease treatment with HIFU in Europe

Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological disorder which is characterized by a degenerative process in a brain area called substantia nigra. The main disorder is associated with a decrease in the amount of dopamine.  It is an important neurotransmitter involved in the transmission of information between nerve cells. The three main symptoms of the disease are tremor while in a state of rest, stiffness, and slowness of movement. The fourth sign that occurs with the progression of the disease is instability of the posture.  It is possible that gastrointestinal disorders, blood pressure, depression, insomnia and other functional disorders may occur. As the disease progresses, the tremor intensifies to the extent that the patients are unable to perform their daily activities.

Parkinson's disease is considered to be among the incurable diseases. To alleviate the symptoms, a combination of drugs, psychotherapy, physiotherapy and neurosurgery is applied. A new revolutionary method for treating Parkinson's disease is HIFU therapy. Using focussed ultrasound affects a key center deep in the brain, resulting in a stop to the tremor. The procedure is completely non-invasive, harmless, without anesthesia while the patient is fully conscious and the results are monitored in real time. The procedure takes about 4 hours and requires only 2 days of hospitalization. Although at this stage the impact of the therapy is unilateral (the dominant part is chosen), stopping the tremor dramatically improves the patient's quality of life.

Compared to deep brain stimulation, focused ultrasound is a single procedure, and does not require subsequent procedures/visits to replace batteries, repair broken wires, or adjust simulator settings. It also does not involve the collateral damage to healthy tissue or the risk of infections associated with implanting a foreign body.

The ExAblate system manufactured by InSightec is approved in Europe for treating tremor-dominant Parkinson's disease. The countries that apply this method are Spain, Italy, Switzerland and Israel.

For more information and treatment: HURSAMED

Email: hursamed@gmail.com