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Thursday, May 15, 2025

Riding sound waves in the brain

A technology developed over the past few years for controlling microvehicles using ultrasound also works in the brain, as researchers have now been able to show. These microvehicles are gas bubbles, which are harmless and dissolve once their job is done. In the future, these microvehicles could be equipped with medications and deliver them to specific points in the brain. This may increase the efficacy of the drugs and reduce their side effects.

Soundwaves harden 3D-printed treatments in deep tissues

Engineers have developed a bio-compatible ink that solidifies into different 3D shapes and structures by absorbing ultrasound waves. Because the material responds to sound waves rather than light, the ink can be used in deep tissues for biomedical purposes ranging from bone healing to heart valve repair.

Covid inquiry: I did not back a 'let it rip' policy, says Boris Johnson

The former prime minister says he offered counter arguments but ultimately acted to curb Covid.

What does weight-inclusive health care mean? A dietitian explains what some providers are doing to end weight stigma

Colorful silhouettes of people in larger bodies.

Weight-inclusive health care means a focus on better health with no weight loss required ^[1].

This includes practices such as eating for overall well-being rather than for the number of calories. It may also include prioritizing activities to reduce stress,

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