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Head-mounted magnetic device shrinks brain tumour

21 Sep 2021
Therapeutic oncomagnetic device
Wearable therapy: The oncomagnetic device comprises three oncoscillators (that generate oscillating magnetic fields) securely attached to a helmet and connected to a controller box powered by a rechargeable battery. (Courtesy: Houston Methodist)
A team of US-based researchers has used an innovative head-mounted device to shrink a brain tumour â

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