Focused Ultrasound in the News

Ultrasound targeting the brain is poised to revolutionize the treatment for Parkinson’s disease

Published: 13 May 2018

Ultrasound targeting the brain is poised to revolutionize the treatment for Parkinson’s disease

May 2018

Roughly 10 million people in the United States suffer from some sort of tremor disorder, whether that's essential tremor — the most common movement disorder — or the tremors resulting from Parkinson's disease. But a noninvasive treatment option that uses focused ultrasound to mitigate the effects of essential tremor is slowly making its way into hospitals worldwide.

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New ultrasound treatment stops essential tremors

Published: 20 February 2018

New ultrasound treatment stops essential tremors

February 2018

Tim Dobbyn suffered from violent tremors that made it challenging to work, cook, or even drink without spilling. NBC News followed Tim as he underwent focused ultrasound therapy at the University of Maryland Medical Center. After a few days post-treatment, Tim says his hand is “rock steady.”

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The Second Coming of Ultrasound

Published: 24 January 2018

The Second Coming of Ultrasound

January 2018

Learn how researchers are using this 100-year-old technology to battle challenging medical conditions in the modern day.

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Why Best-Selling Author John Grisham Wants To Massively Disrupt Healthcare

Published: 01 January 2018

Why Best-Selling Author John Grisham Wants to Massively Disrupt Healthcare

January 2018

Following the Foundation's participation in CES 2018, Forbes reports on the technology and the impact of John Grisham's The Tumor.

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We know sound soothes us. But what if it could kill a tumour?

Published: 21 April 2017

We know sound soothes us. But what if it could kill a tumour?

March 2017

Foundation Chairman, Neal Kassell, MD, poses this question on the World Economic Forum blog and alerts their global audience to the potential of focused ultrasound to improve outcomes for patients.

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The Revolutionary Promise Of Focused Ultrasound

Published: 14 February 2017

The Revolutionary Promise Of Focused Ultrasound

February 2017

Forbes interviews Foundation Chairman, Neal Kassell about the promise of focused ultrasound and his vision for the Foundation.

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Technological Breakthroughs for Noninvasive Treatments

Published: 01 December 2016

Technological Breakthroughs for Noninvasive Treatments

December 2016

Alexandra Lebenthal and Dr. Michael Kaplitt of Weill Cornell Medicine discuss Alexandra’s focused ultrasound treatment for essential tremor.

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Brain Surgery That Takes on Tremors Without a Drill

Published: 01 November 2016

Brain Surgery That Takes on Tremors Without a Drill

November 2016

An article reviews using focused ultrasound to destroy a spot in the thalamus that may help people with tremor.

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Essential Tremor Treatment

Published: 01 October 2016

Essential Tremor Treatment

October 2016

Neurosurgeon Dr. Michael Kaplitt and patient Alexandra Lebenthal discuss new advances in treating Essential Tremor, a nerve disorder.

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Focused on a Cause

Published: 08 May 2016

Focused on a Cause

May 2016

The Focused Ultrasound Foundation is featured on the cover of the annual Generous Virginians issue of Virginia Business.

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How an obscure medical technology caught the eye of Joe Biden. And John Grisham

Published: 01 April 2016

How an obscure medical technology caught the eye of Joe Biden. And John Grisham

April 2016

STAT News calls focused ultrasound an obscure medical technology that is “finally getting some high-profile attention.”

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The Price Is Write

Published: 01 April 2016

The Price Is Write

April 2016

John Grisham and Dr. Neal Kassell discuss The Tumor, Grisham’s fictional account of how focused ultrasound could transform the treatment of a variety of serious medical disorders.

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Ultrasound Brain Surgery

Published: 01 October 2013

Ultrasound Brain Surgery

October 2013

On “Trust Me I’m a Doctor,” Surgeon Gabriel Weston witnesses an incredible brain surgery using only focused beams of ultrasound, performed as part of a clinical trial at the University of Virginia.

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