Inaudible sound waves offer new hope for Alzheimer's and cancer treatment

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Focused ultrasound, using inaudible sound waves, shows promise for treating Alzheimer's and cancer. This technology can precisely target and heat tissue, potentially opening the blood-brain barrier for drug delivery and stimulating immune responses against tumors. Clinical trials are underway for various conditions, including essential tremor, glioblastoma, and rare diseases like cerebral cavernous malformation.


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