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European hedgehogs can hear high-frequency ultrasound that humans and most pets can't detect, a discovery that could help protect these declining mammals from cars and lawnmowers. Scientists hope this breakthrough leads to sound-based deterrents that keep hedgehogs safe without bothering people.
European hedgehogs can hear ultrasound up to 85 kilohertz, opening the door to car-mounted devices that could save them from deadly roadways. Scientists say one in three hedgehogs dies from traffic in some populations.
Scientists discovered European hedgehogs can hear ultrasonic frequencies up to 85,000 hertz, opening the door to car-mounted sound devices that could save them from roadkill extinction. One-third of hedgehog deaths come from vehicle collisions, pushing these adorable creatures toward threatened status.
A Swedish company just released a training tool that could cut diagnosis time for endometriosis, a painful condition that affects 10% of people with uteruses and often takes years to identify. The simulator teaches doctors to recognize deep endometriosis using ultrasound instead of surgery.
Scientists discovered hedgehogs can hear ultrasound frequencies up to 85kHz, opening the door to road-safe devices that could prevent thousands of deaths. Cars with built-in ultrasound repellers could soon keep these beloved mammals out of harm's way.
A Pennsylvania nurse who couldn't hold a fork steady for a decade can now write clearly again thanks to focused ultrasound, a breakthrough treatment helping 1.1 million Americans with essential tremor reclaim their lives. The needle-free procedure calms brain tremors in hours, not years.
Engineers at UC San Diego have developed an ultrasound device that creates instant, high-resolution images of internal rail cracks, making America's 140,000 miles of railroad track safer and easier to inspect. The breakthrough could prevent hundreds of rail failures each year and is already being tested for real-world use.
French scientists created an ultrasound so powerful it can see blood vessels thinner than a human hair without surgery. This breakthrough could transform how doctors diagnose and treat vascular diseases.
A Northern Kentucky couple expecting one more baby got the shock of a lifetime when an ultrasound revealed quadruplets. After more than two months on hospital bedrest, all four girls arrived healthy in February.
Researchers at Concordia University created a breakthrough 3D printing method that uses ultrasound instead of heat or light to build tiny medical devices. The technique prints structures 10 times smaller than previous methods, opening doors for faster medical diagnostics and wearable health tech.
A new AI tool caught 100% of cases of placenta accreta, a deadly pregnancy complication that current screening methods miss half the time. The breakthrough could save countless mothers' lives.
Scientists created a swallowable robot the size of a miniature stingray that swims through your body using ultrasound waves and bubbles to deliver medicine exactly where it's needed. This breakthrough could revolutionize how doctors treat digestive problems without surgery.
Children with broken femurs are getting dramatically better pain relief in emergency rooms, thanks to an ultrasound-guided procedure that slashes opioid use by nearly three-quarters. A groundbreaking study shows the targeted nerve blocks work better than traditional treatment without any added risks.
Women with dense breast tissue now have better options for catching early-stage cancers that regular mammograms miss. A major UK trial shows fast MRI and contrast mammography detect up to five times more cancers than ultrasound alone.
Becca Valle was given months to live after a glioblastoma diagnosis, but a breakthrough ultrasound treatment helped her become part of a rare 10% who survive past five years. The experimental therapy could transform how doctors treat deadly brain cancers.
When ultrasound scans cost too much for rural pregnant women in Ghana's Gomoa Central District, Telecel Foundation brought the technology to them. Now 154 expectant mothers have the care they need to deliver healthy babies.
Scientists just built the world's first wearable ultrasound system that lets heart patients get monitored at home for 48 hours straight. The technology could catch health problems early while freeing up hospital resources for those who need them most.
Scientists discovered a way to communicate with neurons using gentle sound waves, opening new paths for treating brain diseases without surgery. The technique safely changed how brain cells signal each other while keeping them completely healthy.
MIT researchers built a smartphone-sized ultrasound device that could help detect breast cancer earlier through frequent at-home screenings. The system costs just $300 to make and works anywhere, potentially saving thousands of lives.
Researchers in Japan developed solid gel pads made from tamarind seed gum that eliminate the cold, sticky mess of traditional ultrasound gel. The pads produce identical image quality while making the experience far more comfortable for patients.
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