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Friday, October 30, 2020  World first: focused ultrasound opens blood-brain barrier for delivery of therapeutic in Parkinson's disease
Focused ultrasound harnesses the power of ultrasound waves to reach deep brain regions without the need for scalpels or cutting
 
Thursday, October 29, 2020  Congratulations Dr. Nir Lipsman: recipient of Canada's Top 40 Under 40 for 2020
Dr. Lipsman is a neurosurgeon, scientist and director of Sunnybrook's Harquail Centre for Neuromodulation
 
Thursday, September 3, 2020  Short pulses of focused ultrasound can help release cancer drugs on target
Breakthrough pre-clinical study published in Science Advances
 
Tuesday, August 25, 2020  Study: New 'echo-focusing' approach for focused ultrasound is feasible, safe, and more efficient
New approach may enable more patients with essential tremor to benefit from cutting-edge therapy
 
Wednesday, July 8, 2020  First in Canada report: Promising results in deep brain stimulation trial for post-traumatic stress disorder
Serena Kelly, the first patient in Canada to participate in the trial, shares her story