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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.

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What 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, liver tumors, uterine fibroids, bone metastases, osteoid osteoma, and the prostate, and others are being treated elsewhere.

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Donor Profile: Thomas Daschle

Former US Senator and Foundation Council member, Thomas Daschle shares why he supports the technology and the Foundation.

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Young Investigator Profile: Norman Spivak

Norman Spivak is an MD/PhD student researching low-intensity focused ultrasound neuromodulation for treating disorders in psychiatry and neurosurgery. 

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Company Profile: Theraclion

Theraclion’s SONOVEIN device has the CE Mark for the treatment of varicose veins, and they are exploring breast cancer treatment and a strategic global expansion. 

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