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Ultrasound Breaks Brain Cancer Barrier | Charlottesville News
Scientists at UVA Health are revolutionizing brain cancer treatment with focused ultrasound, using sound waves and microbubbles to temporarily blast open the blood-brain barrier—letting life-saving drugs sneak past its defenses straight into tumors. This breakthrough works even inside aggressive glioblastomas, where the barrier is already compromised, slashing the need for risky surgery. Researchers discovered that medium-sized molecules deliver the best results—a “Goldilocks” sweet spot for future drug design. With a new MRI-guided system enabling real-time delivery and monitoring, this tech…
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