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Focused sound energy holds promise for treating cancer, Alzheimer’s and other diseases

  • Written by Richard J. Price, Professor of Biomedical Engineering, University of Virginia
Focused sound energy holds promise for treating cancer, Alzheimer’s and other diseasesFocused ultrasound directs powerful beams of energy to specific disease targets in the body.Andriy Onufriyenko/Moment via Getty Images

Sound waves at frequencies above the threshold for human hearing are routinely used in medical care. Also known as ultrasound, these sound waves can help clinicians diagnose and monitor disease, and can also provide...

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