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Ultrasound Patch Heals Venous Ulcers in Human Trial
In a small clinical study,
researchers administered a
new method for treating
chronic wounds using a novel
ultrasound applicator that
can be worn like a band-aid.
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Rare Bushcricket's Chirp as Loud as a Power Saw
A recently rediscovered
species of bushcricket uses
elastic energy and wing
movement to reach high
ultrasonic frequencies
involving sound levels of
... > full story
Good Vibrations: Mediating Mood Through Brain Ultrasound
Researchers have developed a
novel technique to affect
mood through ultrasound
vibrations applied to the
brain. Their findings could
potentially lead to new
... > full story
Hawkmoths Use Ultrasound to Combat Bats
For years, pilots flying
into combat have jammed
enemy radar to get the drop
on their opponents. It turns
out that moths can do it,
too. ... > full story
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Quantum of Sonics: Bonded, Not Stirred
July 26, 2013 — Researchers have discovered a new way to join materials together using ultrasound. Ultrasound -- sound so high it cannot be heard -- is normally used to smash particles apart in water. Scientists ... > full story -
New Approach to Treat the Most Common Heart Valve Disease in Western Countries
July 18, 2013 — Scientists have developed a new approach to treat aortic valve stenosis through the administration of a compound that prevents valve deterioration and can even reverse the progression of the disease. ... > full story -
Study First to Identify Heart Attack-Causing Plaque in Living Patients
July 17, 2013 — Scientists may be closer to predicting who is at risk for a heart attack, according to a recently published study. Researchers used new imaging technology on patients being treated for heart ... > full story -
Contaminated Ultrasound Gel Tied to Outbreak of Healthcare-Associated Infections
July 9, 2013 — After a 2011 outbreak of P. aeruginosa, investigators determined contaminated ultrasound gel was the source of bacteria causing the healthcare-associated infection. The findings emphasize the need ... > full story -
Rare Weight Lifting Injury Required Surgery
June 28, 2013 — A young, healthy man injured himself so severely while weight lifting that he required surgery and nearly a full week in the hospital to recover, according to an unusual case report of compartment ... > full story -
Targeted Viral Therapy Destroys Breast Cancer Stem Cells in Preclinical Experiments
June 24, 2013 — A promising new treatment for breast cancer has been shown in cell culture and in animal models to selectively kill cancer stem cells at the original tumor site and in distant metastases with no ... > full story -
Non-Invasive First Trimester Blood Test Reliably Detects Down's Syndrome and Other Genetic Fetal Abnormalities
June 7, 2013 — New research has found that routine screening using a non-invasive test that analyzes fetal DNA in a pregnant woman's blood can accurately detect Down's syndrome and other genetic fetal abnormalities ... > full story -
Therapy That Heats and Destroys Bone Tumors Eases Patients' Pain
June 2, 2013 — Patients with cancer that has spread to their bones are often treated with radiation therapy to reduce pain. But if that treatment doesn’t work, or can’t be used again, a second, ... > full story -
New Technique Alleviates Painful Bone Metastases, Study Suggests
May 31, 2013 — A high-dose of ultrasound targeted to painful bone metastases appears to quickly bring patients relief, and with largely tolerable side effects, according to new ... > full story -
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Ultrasound ‘Making Waves’ For Enhancing Biofuel Production
May 30, 2013 — Engineers are using high-frequency sound waves to break down plant materials in order to cook up a better batch of ... > full story
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