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Pediatric Brain Cancer Trial Explores Focused Ultrasound and Liquid Biopsy
Researchers at Columbia University have begun a trial using focused ultrasound to deliver chemotherapy to …
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Clinical Trial Investigates Low-Intensity Focused Ultrasound for Depression
A clinical trial is investigating the safety and feasibility of using low-intensity focused ultrasound to …
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Apply Now: Andrew J. Lockhart Postdoctoral Fellowship in Focused Ultrasound and Immuno-Oncology
Applications for this one-year fellowship are due October 2.
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Global Reach
Two new foundations are advancing focused ultrasound in Europe and Asia.
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 170 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, osteoid osteoma, and the prostate, and others are being treated elsewhere.
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Reimbursement Through the Eyes of CMS
Written by Thomas Scully, former administrator of CMS – Published: August 24, 2023
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Evidence Development for Medical Devices
Written by Jill Hagenkord, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Optum Genomics – Published: August 10, 2023
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Why It Takes So Long to Develop a Medical Technology (Part 13)
Written by Mark Carol, MD – Published: August 3, 2023
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Why It Takes So Long to Develop a Medical Technology (Part 12)
Written by Mark Carol, MD – Published: July 6, 2023
Donor Profile: Cassiopeia Foundation and Ethan Miller
Ethan Miller is a principal in the Cassiopeia Foundation, which has supported focused ultrasound research for neurodegenerative disorders.
Read More See all donor profiles >Investigator Profile: Sunnybrook Neurologist Sandra Black, MD
Dr. Black is a world-renowned neurologist who is investigating Alzheimer’s and dementia treatment from multiple angles.
Read More See all expert profiles >Company Profile: Sinoways
This Shanghai-based company is developing and testing a focused ultrasound device for the noninvasive treatment of uterine fibroids.
Read More See all industry profiles >Focused Ultrasound By The Numbers *
* This information will be updated periodically.