Howard Bernstein - Cambridge MA Julie A. Straub - Winchester MA Henry T. Brush - Somerville MA Richard E. Wing - Cambridge MA
Assignee:
Acusphere, Inc. - Cambridge MA
International Classification:
A61B 800
US Classification:
12866202
Abstract:
It has been discovered that the incorporation of fluorinated gases, especially a perfluorocarbon such as octafluoropropane, into synthetic polymeric microparticles, significantly enhances echogenicity as compared with microparticles having air incorporated therein. The microencapsulated perfluorocarbon is manufactured with a diameter suitable for the targeted tissue to be imaged, for example, for intravenous or oral administration. In one embodiment, bioadhesive microparticles are formed for enhanced imaging of mucosal surfaces.
Microencapsulated Fluorinated Gases For Use As Imaging Agents
Howard Bernstein - Cambridge MA Julie Ann Straub - Winchester MA Henry T. Brush - Somerville MA Richard E. Wing - Cambridge MA
Assignee:
Acusphere, Inc. - Cambridge MA
International Classification:
A61B 813
US Classification:
424 952
Abstract:
It has been discovered that the incorporation of fluorinated gases, especially a perfluorocarbon such as octafluoropropane, into synthetic polymeric microparticles, significantly enhances echogenicity as compared with microparticles having air incorporated therein. The microencapsulated perfluorocarbon is manufactured with a diameter suitable for the targeted tissue to be imaged, for example, for intravenous or oral administration. In one embodiment, bioadhesive microparticles are formed for enhanced imaging of mucosal surfaces.
Method For Making Porous Microparticles By Spray Drying
Julie Ann Straub - Winchester MA Edith Mathiowitz - Brookline MA Howard Bernstein - Cambridge MA Henry T. Brush - Somerville MA Richard E. Wing - Bloomfield NJ
Assignee:
Acusphere, Inc. - Cambridge MA
International Classification:
A61B 813
US Classification:
424 952
Abstract:
It has been discovered that the incorporation of fluorinated gases, especially a perfluorocarbon such as octafluoropropane, into synthetic polymeric microparticles, significantly enhances echogenicity as compared with microparticles having air incorporated therein. The microencapsulated perfluorocarbon is manufactured with a diameter suitable for the targeted tissue to be imaged, for example, for intravenous or oral administration. In one embodiment, bioadhesive microparticles are formed for enhanced imaging of mucosal surfaces.
Dr. Wing graduated from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine at Chapel Hill in 1976. He works in Charlotte, NC and specializes in Reproductive Endocrinology. Dr. Wing is affiliated with Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center.
Strong Renal Group 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642 (585)2754517 (phone), (585)4429201 (fax)
Lake Plains Dialysis Center 587 E Main St STE 3, Batavia, NY 14020 (585)3447097 (phone), (585)3447192 (fax)
FMC Clinton Crossing Dialysis Center 2400 Clinton Ave S BLDG F, Rochester, NY 14618 (585)4610770 (phone), (585)4736891 (fax)
Education:
Medical School UMDNJ New Jersey Medical School at Newark Graduated: 2000
Procedures:
Dialysis Procedures
Conditions:
Acute Renal Failure Chronic Renal Disease Anemia Calculus of the Urinary System Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
Languages:
English Spanish
Description:
Dr. Wing graduated from the UMDNJ New Jersey Medical School at Newark in 2000. He works in Rochester, NY and 2 other locations and specializes in Nephrology. Dr. Wing is affiliated with Orleans Community Health Medina Memorial Hospital, Strong Memorial Hospital and Unity Hospital.