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science2 days ago•39 min saved

Ultrasound breakthrough saves twins from TTTS in the womb

A world‑first trial used high‑powered, targeted ultrasound to seal tiny placental blood vessels in twin‑to‑twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS), a non‑invasive alternative to surgery. The procedure helped Nancy and Margo (Brioney Garrett’s identical twins) balance blood flow and be born healthy at about 34 weeks, now four years old. The study enrolled 10 women (20 twins total); about half needed additional treatment, and 12 of the 20 twins survived. While promising, researchers say larger studies are needed before this approach can be offered more widely.

via Yahoo News Canada|

#fetal-medicine #non-invasive #science

health2 days ago•9 min saved

Non-invasive ultrasound treatment stabilizes TTTS in twin pregnancies

A London study tested a pioneering non-invasive ultrasound procedure that seals tiny placental blood vessels to treat twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) in identical twins. In a small trial of 20 pregnancies, about half needed further treatment and 12 babies survived; Nancy and Margo were born healthy at nearly 34 weeks. The ultrasound method blocked roughly 90% of treated vessels and had no reported side effects, offering a potential alternative to invasive therapies, though larger studies are needed before it can be widely adopted.

via BBC|

#health #identical-twins #non-invasive-treatment

health3 years ago•2 min saved

Ultrasound breakthrough delivers chemo to brain tumors.

A clinical trial using ultrasound therapy has shown that sound waves can help chemotherapy drugs reach tumors deep inside the brain. The trial included 17 patients with recurrent glioblastoma, an aggressive and fast-growing form of brain cancer. The ultrasound device was implanted into their brains, and every three weeks, each emitter released a low-intensity pulse of ultrasound. The procedure allowed two powerful chemotherapy medications to enter the brain, resulting in a concentration of cancer-fighting drugs four to six times greater than what could be achieved normally. A phase 2 clinical trial is already underway to see how all that medicine might impact the health and survival of patients with recurrent glioblastoma.

via ScienceAlert|

#blood-brain-barrier #brain-cancer #chemotherapy