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Disclosed are devices for targeted delivery of thermotherapy. These devices are useful in the treatment of diseased tissue in conjunction with magnetic compositions. Further disclosed are methods for treating diseased tissue, which involve the administration of a thermotherapeutic magnetic compositi

Disclosed are devices for targeted delivery of thermotherapy. These devices are useful in the treatment of diseased tissue in conjunction with magnetic compositions. Further disclosed are methods for treating diseased tissue, which involve the administration of a thermotherapeutic magnetic composition to a patient or a portion of a patient, and the application of an alternating magnetic field to inductively heat the thermotherapeutic magnetic composition. The devices and the methods disclosed herein are useful for the treatment of a variety of indications, such as cancer, diseases of the immune system, pathogen-borne diseases, hormone-related diseases, non-cancerous diseased cells or tissue, and undesirable matter, such as toxins and reaction-by-products associated with organ transplants.

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We claim: 1. A device for treating diseased tissue, comprising:a) a magnetic generator having a core defining at least part of a magnetic circuit, two poles of the magnetic circuit defining a gap therebetween, wherein the poles of the magnetic circuit are shaped to concentrate magnetic flux produced

We claim: 1. A device for treating diseased tissue, comprising:a) a magnetic generator having a core defining at least part of a magnetic circuit, two poles of the magnetic circuit defining a gap therebetween, wherein the poles of the magnetic circuit are shaped to concentrate magnetic flux produced in a portion of a patient containing diseased tissue, a magnetic field passing between two poles, the gap being of sufficient size to receive the portion of the patient containing the diseased tissue, and one or more coils, each comprising one or more coil turns that surround the magnetic circuit; and b) a power supply coupled to provide energy to the magnetic generator so that the magnetic field passing between the two poles alternates at a fundamental frequency of about 1 kHz or more, wherein, the magnetic field is produced by passing electrical current through one or more coil turns.