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Interesting update on what is happening (primarily in US) with focused ultrasound (FUS) in PD

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fusfoundation.org/news/focu...

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Opening the BBB is very interesting. I watched a video about that. Future treatments are broadening in scope.

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Yes - I think the opening of the BBB has great potential. I do hope that in the short term (3-5 years)FUS becomes a viable approved (and reimbursed!) alternative to DBS for PwP..

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an uplifting story on FUS - not sure what this man's brain target was for FUS but good for him!

fusfoundation.org/news/from...

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I especially needed something uplifting today. Thank you for this story and the above info!

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Thank you Candy for sharing this update, which brings hope to our desperate life!

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