Focused sound energy holds promise for treating cancer, Alzheimer’s and other diseases

Image credit: Loaivat via Pixabay. Article by Richard J. Price. The Conversation – October 15, 2025.

Sound waves at frequencies above the threshold for human hearing are routinely used in medical care. Also known as ultrasound, these sound waves can help clinicians diagnose and monitor disease, and can also provide first glimpses of your newest family members. And now, patients with conditions ranging from cancer to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s may soon benefit from recent advances in this technology. […]

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