April 30, 2025 – Opioid Addiction Clinical Trial Results and more news…

Published: April 30, 2025

April 30, 2025

Focused Ultrasound for Opioid Addiction: New Clinical Trial Results Published

Researchers have published initial results from a clinical trial using focused ultrasound neuromodulation for the treatment of opioid use disorder.
The intervention significantly reduced substance cravings, and most participants did not use opioids or other substances during the 90-day follow-up period.

Podcast: Breaking the Cycle of Addiction with Focused Ultrasound

James Mahoney, PhD, is a neuropsychologist at West Virginia University who is investigating the use of focused ultrasound for addiction treatment.
He discusses his recent study that showed improvement in patients with severe opioid use disorder.

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Pioneering a Shift in Health Care: UT Southwestern’s Veterinary Research and Oncology Clinic (VROC)

In this blog, Ashish Ranjan, PhD, announces the opening of the VROC and its dedication to advancing One Medicine.
One Medicine recognizes the similarities between veterinary and human medicine, emphasizing the interconnectedness of animal and human health.

Focused Ultrasound for Uterine Fibroids: Foundation Convenes Workshop

The first Foundation workshop dedicated to advancing treatment for uterine fibroids was held on April 16.
The recording of the event, which featured worldwide experts in the field, is now available.

Renowned Veterinary Oncologist Joins Foundation’s Team

Philip Bergman, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM-Oncology, will serve as a consultant to the veterinary and the cancer immunotherapy programs.
He was director of clinical studies for VCA Animal Hospitals and Mars Veterinary Hospital and is the principal veterinary investigator for the canine melanoma vaccine.

Reimbursement News: Aetna to Cover Focused Ultrasound for Tremor-Dominant Parkinson’s

Aetna is the first national payor to offer commercial coverage of focused ultrasound for tremor-dominant Parkinson’s disease.
This ruling means that an additional 39 million lives are now covered for the condition.

Read the Press Release

Brainbox Initiative Seeks Applicants for Young Investigator Award

The award recognizes early-career researchers conducting novel neuroscience research in noninvasive brain stimulation or imaging techniques.
Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows are encouraged to apply by June 1.

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