I'm starting to see a lot of references online and on TV regarding ultrasound as a breakthrough medical solution. Of course, we've seen ultrasound results for decades, especially prenatal ultrasounds to create images of developing babies. These are more commonly referred to as their diagnostic use.
The breakthroughs recently are more on the therapeutic use, where ultrasound brain stimulation has shown promise in treating conditions such as addiction, depression, chronic pain, and even Alzheimer's.
It's a brave new world in med tech research and revelation. Almost daily new information is discovered that either leads to improvements in patient outcomes or leads to the next stage of research that eventually gets to better healthcare.
Health (and the pursuit of it) is the one thing everyone, everywhere truly has in common. Let's celebrate the research and the researchers.
Ultrasound stimulation is a promising alternative to existing approaches. Not only can sound waves penetrate deep into the brain, but they can also be controlled with surprising precision, giving doctors the ability to stimulate specific regions without subjecting patients to invasive surgeries.
https://www.freethink.com/health/ultrasound-brain-stimulation