March 11, 2025 – New Trial Tests Faster Varicose Vein Treatment and more news…

Published: March 11, 2025

March 11, 2025

New Clinical Trial Testing Faster Treatment Times for Varicose Veins

The trial is testing a new ‘SpeedPulse’ feature of Theraclion’s Sonovein device, which aims to substantially increase treatment speed.
The first patient was recently enrolled in the trial, which is taking place in Prague.

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Centers of Excellence: Virginia Tech and Children’s National Hospital Expand Focused Ultrasound Research Partnership

The two focused ultrasound Centers of Excellence are expanding their ongoing partnership to advance pediatric health.
In one project, a young investigator at Virginia Tech will be mentored by experts at both centers while studying a rare disease.

Jennifer Prosek Joins Foundation’s Council

Ms. Prosek is the founder and managing partner of Prosek Partners, a leading integrated marketing and communications firm with offices worldwide.
The Council is a dedicated group that provides advice and builds awareness of focused ultrasound technology.

Podcast: The Vision of a Focused Ultrasound Innovator

This episode features the Foundation's 2024 Visionary Award winner, Elisa Konofagou, PhD, from Columbia University.
Hear about her pioneering work across many applications and why she thinks focused ultrasound will eventually be performed with a laptop, iPad, or smartphone.

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Company Profile: Verasonics

Verasonics has been a leader in research ultrasound since 2001.
Their systems can be used for thermal and mechanical ablation, blood-brain barrier opening, neuromodulation, drug delivery, immunotherapy, and more.

New Book: Best Practices for MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound in Clinical Care

A newly published issue of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinics of North America explores the clinical applications and future directions of focused ultrasound.
The book was edited by University of Maryland physicians Dheeraj Gandhi, MD, and Graeme F. Woodworth, MD.

Focused Ultrasound Highlighted on 'Not Your Mother's Menopause' Podcast

Suzanne LeBlang, MD, recently spoke with Dr. Fiona Lovely about treating uterine fibroids -- and many other women's health problems -- with focused ultrasound.
The award-winning podcast has an international audience and over one million downloads.

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March 12-14, 2025 Society of British Neurological Surgeons Spring Meeting, Belfast, Northern Ireland

March 29-April 2, 2025 Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) Annual Meeting, Nashville, Tennessee, USA

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March 11, 2025 – New Trial Tests Faster Varicose Vein Treatment and more news…

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