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Targeting ultrasound for noninvasive diagnosis of brain cancer

August 10, 2020

Brain tumors are typically diagnosed using MRI imaging because taking a sample for a tissue biopsy is risky and may not be possible due to tumor location or a patient’s poor health conditions. Researchers are developing a method to diagnose brain tumors without any incisions.