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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 Shanghai neurologist discovered a potential Alzheimer's therapy after his 90-year-old mother improved cognitively following ultrasound treatment for a different condition. His trial now tests high-intensity focused ultrasound as a standalone treatment, a promising departure from mainstream research.
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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.
Scientists created a wearable ultrasound patch that tracks fetal health continuously for hours, catching complications traditional scans might miss. The device could bring advanced pregnancy monitoring to areas without specialist doctors.
A new FDA-approved treatment uses focused ultrasound beams to ease Parkinson's symptoms without cutting into the skull. Patients walk out tremor-free hours after the procedure.
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.
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 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.
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.
MIT engineers created a wristband that reads your wrist muscles with ultrasound, letting you control robotic hands and virtual objects just by moving your fingers. The device could revolutionize virtual reality, train surgical robots, and help people interact with technology more naturally.
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.
When pregnant Kelsey Kelley volunteered for a training ultrasound expecting to relax, the instructor spotted a life-threatening bowel blockage that doctors would have otherwise missed. Baby Bennett needed three surgeries and 70 days in the NICU, but thanks to that volunteer scan, medical teams were ready and waiting.
MIT researchers turned ultrasound imaging into a 3D experience using virtual reality headsets, letting doctors see inside the body like they have X-ray vision. The breakthrough could make medical training faster and diagnoses more accurate.
Scientists at MIT created a wristband that uses ultrasound to perfectly track every finger movement, teaching robots to move with human-like precision. The breakthrough could revolutionize everything from virtual reality to surgery.
After hiding her Parkinson's diagnosis for a decade, Rebecca King-Crews can finally write her name again thanks to a breakthrough ultrasound procedure. She's going public to help others access the life-changing treatment.
After nine years of Parkinson's tremors, Rebecca King-Crews can finally write her name again thanks to a breakthrough ultrasound procedure. She's sharing her story to help more people access this life-changing treatment.
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.
After hiding her Parkinson's diagnosis for a decade, Rebecca King-Crews is speaking out about a breakthrough ultrasound procedure that helped her write again for the first time in three years. Her mission: make this life-changing treatment accessible to everyone.
Scientists finally mapped the hidden atomic structure of materials that have powered ultrasound machines and sonar for decades. The breakthrough lets engineers design smarter sensors, memory systems, and energy devices.
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.
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