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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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What is ARPA-H? How Will it Fund Focused Ultrasound Research?
Written by Jessica Foley, PhD – Published: May 25, 2023
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Why It Takes So Long to Develop a Medical Technology (Part 10)
Written by Mark Carol, MD – Published: May 18, 2023
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The Road to Diversity and Clinical Trials
Written by Freda Lewis-Hall, MD – Published: May 18, 2023
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Affordability and Access: The Barriers to Noninvasive Therapies for Women
Written by Jessica Foley, PhD – Published: May 11, 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: Meaghan O’Reilly, PhD
Dr. O’Reilly has gained national attention for her research developing focused ultrasound–based therapies for brain and spinal cord disorders.
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.