Pilot study of repeated blood-brain barrier disruption in patients with mild Alzheimer’s disease with an implantable ultrasound device

RT @Discovery_Brain: "Temporary disruption of the blood-brain barrier using pulsed #ultrasound leads to the clearance of both amyloid and t…

"Temporary disruption of the blood-brain barrier using pulsed #ultrasound leads to the clearance of both amyloid and tau from the #brain, increased #neurogenesis, and mitigation of #cognitive decline in pre-clinical models of #Alzheimer’s disease" https://

I am very curious for the long-term effect of such treatment. As a control the authors should check for mechanical stress and DNA damage upon treatment. Pilot study of repeated blood-brain barrier disruption in patients with mild Alzheimer's disease https