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Hong Kong trials non-invasive ultrasound cancer treatment

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Hong Kong is advancing clinical trials for histotripsy, a non-invasive ultrasound treatment for kidney cancer. Three major hospitals are set to begin trials involving 30 patients, aiming to validate the technology's safety and efficacy. This initiative is part of Hong Kong's broader effort to become a hub for developing such advanced medical technologies, supported by local business magnates. AI

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Hong Kong trials non-invasive ultrasound cancer treatment

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Xinmei Shen ·

    Next-gen ultrasound cancer treatment advances: does the evidence match commercial hype?

    Hong Kong is expanding clinical trials of histotripsy, a non-invasive treatment that uses focused ultrasound to destroy tumours, as the city seeks to establish a role in developing the technology for kidney cancer. The CUHK Medical Centre, Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong and Hong K…

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