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Company Profile: FUS Instruments

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FUS Instruments is a focused ultrasound device manufacturer based in Toronto that specializes in developing preclinical research systems for brain applications.
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Profound Medical Hosts First Physician Education Event

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On July 23, Profound Medical hosted its first PRO-Talk Live event in Chicago. The event convened physicians using the company’s TULSA-PRO device and those interested in learning more about focused ultrasound. More than 70 attendees enjoyed panel discussions and guest speakers regarding cancer research and the ablation modality space.
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Medicare Proposes Reimbursement Rate Increase for HIFU Prostate Treatments

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The US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has proposed a rule that – if approved – would increase the reimbursement that treatment sites receive for performing focused ultrasound for the prostate. Two HIFU manufacturers – EDAP and Sonablate Corp. – publicly support the proposed rule. The comment period closes in September, and the Foundation encourages those in the field to voice their support.
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Insightec to Begin Comparative Prostate Cancer Trial

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The US FDA has granted an investigational device exemption (IDE) for Insightec to begin a clinical trial comparing its focused ultrasound device to active surveillance in patients with prostate cancer. The Exablate Prostate system uses focused ultrasound to ablate target tissue under MRI guidance. An earlier clinical trial using the device showed positive results with minimal complications.
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Meeting Report: Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) 2022

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SIR held its 2022 Annual Meeting in Boston from June 11–16. There were seven scientific presentations on focused ultrasound, and two manufacturers in the field participated. A Foundation-sponsored reception and several educational sessions throughout the meeting focused on cultivating the next generation of interventional radiologists.
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