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Webinar Report: Human Transcranial Ultrasound Stimulation

Key Points The University of Toronto’s Dr. Anton Fomenko described human transcranial focused ultrasound stimulation (TUS) research...

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Bilateral Focused Ultrasound is Effective for Relieving Movement Disorder Symptoms

Key Points A Swiss research team published clinical trial data from using bilateral pallidothalamic tractotomy to treat...

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NaviFUS Publishes Initial Glioblastoma Clinical Trial Results

Key Points Results from the first-in-human pilot trial using the NaviFUS device to open the blood-brain barrier...

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What is Focused Ultrasound?

Like a magnifying glass focusing beams of light on a single point, focused ultrasound concentrates ultrasound energy on a target in the body without harming healthy surrounding tissue.
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What can Focused Ultrasound Treat?

Focused ultrasound is being researched for over 100 diseases worldwide. While most are in the early stages, commercial treatment is now available in the US for essential tremor, tremor-dominant Parkinson's disease, uterine fibroids, bone metastases, and the prostate, and others are being treated elsewhere.
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Writing a New Chapter – Women in Focused Ultrasound
Written by Natasha Sheybani, PhD, and Jessica Foley, PhD - Published: February 11, 2021
Reflections on 2020 and Looking Ahead to 2021
Written by Neal F. Kassell, MD - Published: January 1, 2021
A Patient Perspective: Cancer Immunotherapy and the Promise of Focused Ultrasound
Written by Harry Lester - Published: December 3, 2020
Adaptation and Resilience – Focused Ultrasound Field Responds to Impact of COVID-19
Written by Jessica Foley, PhD - Published: October 30, 2020
Foundation Team Supports Neighboring Nursing Facility Devastated by COVID-19
Written by Michelle Majorin - Published: October 30, 2020

Patient Stories

DONOR PROFILES: RAY CHAMBERS

Mr. Chambers is a philanthropist, humanitarian, and an early and successful pioneer in the private equity landscape...
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EXPERT PROFILES: UMC UTRECHT

This dynamic site is advancing focused ultrasound research and clinical medicine – from technical to adult and pediatric applications...
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INDUSTRY PROFILES: SHANGHAI A&S

Shanghai A&S Science Technology Development Co., Ltd. researches, developes, manufactures, and marketes diagnostic and therapeutic devices...
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