Source: WVTF
Researchers at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine and Virginia Tech are developing a non-invasive device to treat brain cancer in dogs using focused ultrasound technology, with hopes of adapting it for human use. The device, based on histotripsy, employs soundwaves to create bubbles at a precise point within the body, mechanically destroying tumor cells without the need for surgical incisions.
John Rossmeisl, a neurologist, and Eli Vlaisavljevich, an engineer involved in developing an FDA-approved liver cancer treatment device, lead the project. Their goal is to create an affordable, handheld version for widespread use in both Veterinary and human medicine. This approach could revolutionize cancer treatment by simplifying procedures and expanding accessibility. The team is currently conducting clinical trials on dogs at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, accepting new patients to refine and validate this innovative technology.
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