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National Geographic: New Method Delivers Life-Saving Drugs to the Brain – Using Sound Waves
A recent National Geographic story is an in-depth look at focused ultrasound for drug delivery, …
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UVA Health, Focused Ultrasound Foundation Partner to Create World’s First Focused Ultrasound Cancer Immunotherapy Center
UVA Health and the Charlottesville-based Focused Ultrasound Foundation today announced the launch of the Focused …
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Stefan Vilsmeier Joins Foundation’s Council
The Foundation is pleased to welcome Stefan Vilsmeier to the Foundation’s Council, a dedicated group …
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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.
Read MoreWhat 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, Parkinson’s disease, uterine fibroids, bone metastases, and the prostate, and others are being treated elsewhere.
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New Medical Device Regulation in Europe
Written by Thomas Andreae, PhD – Published: June 24, 2022
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The Complex Ecosystem of a Medical Device Startup
Written by Mark Carol, MD – Published: June 9, 2022
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Focused Ultrasound Treatment for Essential Tremor Now Reimbursed in Germany
Written by Thomas Andreae, PhD – Published: May 26, 2022
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Cost Comparison Between Standard-of-Care and Focused Ultrasound Therapies
Written by Mark Carol, MD – Published: April 21, 2022
Donor Profile: Katie and Todd Boehly
A family health condition led the Boehlys to learn about focused ultrasound and get involved with the Foundation…
Read More See all donor profiles >Investigator Profile: Noah Philip, MD
Noah Philip, MD, is researching focused ultrasound-based neuromodulation for depression, anxiety, and PTSD…
Read More See all expert profiles >Company Profile: Tamura Corporation
Tamura Corporation is one of Japan’s oldest electronics companies and offers a variety of products, including piezoelectric ultrasound transducers.
Read More See all industry profiles >Focused Ultrasound By The Numbers *
* This information will be updated periodically.