Systems and methods for providing a magnetic resonance treatment to a subject

• US 9,821,169 B2
• Filed: 06/26/2017
• Issued: 11/21/2017
• Est. Priority Date: 08/25/2008
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Applied Magnetics, LLC
• Original Assignee: Applied Magnetics, LLC
• Inventors: Jacobson, Jerry, Braswell, Allen
• Primary Examiner(s): Smith, Paulinho E
• Application Number:
  US15/632,542
• Publication Number:
  US 20170291039A1
• Time in Patent Office: 148 Days
• Field of Search: None
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/0036 including treatment, e.g., using an implantable medical device, ablating, ventilating
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/01 Measuring temperature of body parts ; Diagnostic temperature sensing, e.g. for malignant or inflamed tissue clinical contact thermometers G01K13/20
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/0205 Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/02055 Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular condition and temperature
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/021 Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels A61B5/0205 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/318 Heart-related electrical modalities, e.g. electrocardiography [ECG]
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/369 Electroencephalography [EEG] devices for psychotechnics A61B5/16
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/4266 sweat secretion
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/4836 Diagnosis combined with treatment in closed-loop systems or methods A61B5/0036 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/6806 Gloves
• CPC Class Codes: A61N 2/02 using magnetic fields produced by coils, including single turn loops or electromagnets A61N2/12 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 20/30 relating to physical therapies or activities, e.g. physiotherapy, acupressure or exercising
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 40/63 for local operation
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 70/60 relating to pathologies

Abstract

Disclosed here in are a system and method for providing a magnetic resonance treatment to a subject. In one described embodiment, a system for providing a magnetic resonance treatment to a subject is provided, the system including components that provide the system with an ability to treat pain and relieve symptoms of the subject. In another embodiment, a method of providing a magnetic resonance treatment to a subject is provided, wherein the system includes components that provide the system with an ability to treat pain, relieve symptoms, provide relaxation, and improve the overall comfort and well-being of the subject.

Claims

1. A method of providing a magnetic resonance treatment to a subject, comprising:

querying a database of a plurality of magnetic resonance treatment protocols and parameters;

generating a magnetic resonance treatment protocol based at least in part on a result of the query;

providing a first magnetic resonance treatment to the subject using a magnetic resonance device comprising a magnetic assembly;

controlling, by a magnetic resonance driver, the magnetic resonance device according to the magnetic resonance treatment protocol, wherein the magnetic resonance driver comprises an electronic waveform generator;

compensating using a compensation network comprising a resistor and capacitor network configured to match an impedance of the magnetic resonance driver, wherein the magnetic assembly is coupled in parallel with the compensation network;

determining a magnetic field strength output by the magnetic resonance device; and

modifying the magnetic resonance treatment based in part on a biometric measurement and the determined magnetic field strength.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein the biometric measurement comprises a measurement received from one or more of:

a blood pressure sensor;

a perspiration sensor;

a body weight sensor;

a body temperature sensor;

a haptics glove sensor;

an electroencephalograph;

or

an electrocardiograph.

3. The method of claim 1, wherein querying the database comprises at least one of:

searching the database for prior treatment data of the subject;

searching the database for a treatment of a like-situated subject with a medical history similar to the subject;

or

searching the database for a subject population trend.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein modifying the magnetic resonance treatment comprises applying a second magnetic resonance treatment to the subject at a different magnetic field strength than the first magnetic resonance treatment.

5. The method of claim 4, wherein modifying the magnetic resonance treatment further comprises:

monitoring the subject during the treatment;

providing subject data to a processor; and

determining whether a treatment adjustment is needed, and if it is determined that the treatment adjustment is needed, identifying the needed adjustment.

6. The method of claim 5, wherein determining whether a treatment adjustment is needed comprises comparing an intended result of the treatment to an actual result of the treatment.

7. The method of claim 1, further comprising ending treatment, wherein ending the treatment of the subject comprises:

commanding a processor to end the treatment;

using a processor to collect and store subject data; and

providing the subject data to a database.

8. The method of claim 1, further comprising obtaining access to the magnetic resonance treatment protocol.

9. The method of claim 8, wherein obtaining access to the magnetic resonance treatment protocol comprises determining whether an operator has a subscription to the magnetic resonance treatment protocol.

10. The method of claim 1, further comprising:

executing a sweep protocol; and

generating the magnetic resonance treatment protocol based at least in part based on a result of the subject'"'"'s feedback during the sweep protocol.

11. A system for providing a magnetic resonance to a subject, the system comprising:

a processor configured to;

query a database of a plurality of magnetic resonance treatment protocols and parameters;

generate a magnetic resonance treatment protocol based at least in part on a result of the query;

provide a first magnetic resonance treatment to the subject using a magnetic resonance device comprising a magnetic assembly;

control a magnetic resonance driver to control the magnetic resonance device according to the magnetic resonance treatment protocol, wherein the magnetic resonance driver comprises an electronic waveform generator;

determine a magnetic field strength output by the magnetic resonance device; and

modify the magnetic resonance treatment based in part on a biometric measurement and the determined magnetic field strength; and

a compensation network comprising a resistor and capacitor network configured to match an impedance of an magnetic resonance driver, wherein the magnetic assembly is coupled in parallel with the compensation network.

12. The system of claim 11, wherein the biometric measurement comprises a measurement received from one or more of:

a blood pressure sensor;

a perspiration sensor;

a body weight sensor;

a body temperature sensor;

a haptics glove sensor;

an electroencephalograph;

or

an electrocardiograph.

13. The system of claim 11, wherein querying the database comprises at least one of:

searching the database for prior treatment data of the subject;

searching the database for a treatment of a like-situated subject with a medical history similar to the subject;

or

searching the database for a subject population trend.

14. The system of claim 11, wherein modifying the magnetic resonance treatment comprises applying a second magnetic resonance treatment to the subject at a different magnetic field strength than the first magnetic resonance treatment.

15. The system of claim 14, wherein modifying the magnetic resonance treatment further comprises:

monitoring the subject during the treatment;

providing subject data to a processor; and

determining whether a treatment adjustment is needed, and if it is determined that the treatment adjustment is needed, identifying the needed adjustment.

16. The system of claim 15, wherein determining whether a treatment adjustment is needed comprises comparing an intended result of the treatment to an actual result of the treatment.

17. The system of claim 11, wherein the processor is further configured to end treatment, wherein ending treatment comprises:

ending magnetic resonance treatment;

collecting and storing subject data; and

providing the subject data to a database.

18. The system of claim 11, wherein the processor is further configured to obtain access to the magnetic resonance treatment protocol.

19. The system of claim 18, wherein obtaining access to the magnetic resonance treatment protocol comprises determining whether an operator has a subscription to the magnetic resonance treatment protocol.

20. The system of claim 11, wherein the processor is further configured to:

execute a sweep protocol; and

generate the magnetic resonance treatment protocol based at least in part based on a result of the subject'"'"'s feedback during the sweep protocol.