Ultrasound Therapies

The non-specific action of therapeutic agents administered systemically via traditional intravenous and oral routes, frequently results in reduced treatment effectiveness and further detriment to patient health. Ultrasound responsive micro- and nano-carriers, provide a dynamic means of drug delivery with high temporal and spatial specificity. Controlled drug release at a target site ensures that there is concentrated local availability, whilst tissue uptake is facilitated by the mechanical action of the ultrasound responsive agent. Therefore, ultrasound mediated therapies can be employed in regenerative and antimicrobial medicine, to enhance the efficacy of an administered drug whilst limiting adverse systemic side-effects.