Focused ultrasound stimulation (FUS) is a new technique that uses sound waves to reduce inflammation in targeted areas of the body. Ultrasonic waves are focused on neurons, causing their channels to open and firing up the cell.
https://spectrum.ieee.org/focused-ultrasound-stimulation-inflammation-diabetes
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The article says:
>People are accustomed to being prescribed pills for these ailments, but we imagine that one day, the prescriptions could be more like this: “Strap on your ultrasound belt once per day to receive your dose of stimulation.”
Imagine a future where, instead of taking painkillers to reduce inflammation, it’s through a personalized targeted ultrasound.