Richard J. Price, PhD
A new, incision-free technique developed at UVA Health to treat debilitating brain lesions called cerebral cavernous malformations (CCMs) has shown great promise in early testing, halting the growth of the lesions almost entirely.
The new approach could represent a paradigm shift in how CCMs are treated, the researchers say. The technique uses tiny, gas-filled “microbubbles” propelled by focused sound waves to open the brain’s protective barrier and stunt the growth of the harmful malformations.
Press release will be updated on Wednesday, May 14.
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