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From Preprint to Patient Care: Accelerating Focused Ultrasound Treatments with the FocUS Archive

Written by Tanner Riley

Published: 24 April 2024

In 2017, the Focused Ultrasound Foundation launched the FocUS Archive, a preprint server dedicated to increasing transparency in focused ultrasound research. This initiative marks a significant stride toward achieving open science. Preprint servers provide a platform for the immediate sharing of findings, foster collaboration, and facilitate more rapid advancement of therapeutic technologies. In this blog, we delve into the specifics of the FocUS Archive and share its impact on the focused ultrasound community.

Revolutionizing Alzheimer's Treatment: Updates on the Breakthrough Role of Focused Ultrasound

Written by Suzanne LeBlang, MD

Published: 10 April 2024

Alzheimer’s disease impacts 6 million Americans, but focused ultrasound could offer hope. This blog by the Foundation’s Director of Clinical Relationships explores how focused ultrasound is now being investigated as a revolutionary therapy that could offer hope to patients.

Industry Spotlight: Takeaways from J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference 2024

Written by Patrick Edelmann

Published: 7 February 2024

The annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference took place January 8–11, 2024, in San Francisco. This blog by senior advisor Patrick Edelmann highlights notable topics from the conference, such as artificial intelligence and neuromodulation.

Focused Ultrasound Reimbursement Wins in 2023: A Timeline

Written by Michael Broad, PhD

Published: 10 January 2024

Securing reimbursement for new therapies like focused ultrasound is critical to its widespread adoption. This blog by Michael Broad, PhD, the Foundation’s Data Strategy Director, discusses key milestones from the past year.

The Role of AI in Focused Ultrasound

Written by Rick Hamilton

Published: 6 December 2023

The Foundation’s chief technology officer, Rick Hamilton, shares how the Foundation team reviewed more than 130 papers to assess how artificial intelligent (AI) may improve clinical solutions in focused ultrasound. Learn about the three areas that emerged as fields of interest and what the Foundation is doing to assist as the focused ultrasound community embraces this burgeoning technology. This blog is also available as a vlog.

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