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Published: May 20, 2025

May 20, 2025

World First in ALS: New Trial Tests Focused Ultrasound Plus Immunotherapy

Researchers in Toronto are using focused ultrasound to open the blood-brain barrier and deliver an immunotherapy drug in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
The Foundation is partially funding this clinical trial.

Focused Ultrasound and Stroke: Results from Two Recent Clinical Trials

A phase I safety trial at Duke University identified optimal neuromodulation parameters for improving motor impairments caused by stroke.
A team at UT Southwestern used focused ultrasound thalamotomy to discover a blood biomarker that could help diagnose stroke.

Podcast: Prostate Cancer Patient Reclaims His Life After Focused Ultrasound

Paul Sayer is a prostate cancer survivor from the United Kingdom whose life was transformed by focused ultrasound treatment.
The experience inspired him to establish a charity, Prost8 UK, to raise awareness of the technology and expand its availability.

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Focused Ultrasound Halts Growth of Cerebral Cavernous Malformations

A preclinical study at the University of Virginia found that focused ultrasound could stop cerebral cavernous malformations (CCMs) from growing.
The results also suggest that the therapy helps prevent future CCMs from developing.

First Transcontinental Remote HIFU Treatment for Prostate Cancer

Teams at two Cleveland Clinic locations – one in Ohio and one in Abu Dhabi – collaborated to remotely treat a patient’s prostate cancer using focused ultrasound.
The urologist in Ohio oversaw the surgical dashboard while the team in Abu Dhabi, where the patient was located, managed on-site execution.

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Histotripsy for Liver Tumors Now Reimbursed in Michigan

HistoSonics announced that Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Care Network will now cover eligible Michigan patients with primary and metastatic liver tumors.
The Edison system is being used at more than 50 sites in the US.

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Preclinical Research: Ultrasound-Guided Blood-Brain Barrier Opening Achieved with Diagnostic Probe

A multisite team from Italy used a custom ultrasound system to simultaneously open the blood-brain barrier and monitor real-time microbubble distribution.
This research was partially funded by the Foundation, and four of the authors are former global interns.

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June 19-21, 2025 Canadian Neuromodulation Society Annual Scientific Meeting, Québec City, Canada

June 21-24, 2025 International Society for Therapeutic Ultrasound (ISTU) 24th International Symposium, Banff, Canada

June 30-July 4, 2025 International Symposium on Nonlinear Acoustics (ISNA), Nanjing, China

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“I’ve been seven years clear this June, with no recurrence, no side effects whatsoever. So, I've got the life I had before prostate cancer, and that's thanks to focused ultrasound. It's a complete lifesaver, lifestyle saver, and life changer.”

‒ Paul Sayer, prostate cancer survivor and founder of Prost8 UK

May 20, 2025 – World First ALS Trial and more news…

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