Stimulating spleens with ultrasound hints at a treatment for inflammation

It’s yet to be seen if the approach, tested in rats and human blood samples, works inside people

A photo of a doctor using an ultrasound wand on a woman's stomach.

Targeting the spleen with an intense kind of ultrasound stimulation may show promise in reducing signs of inflammation.

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We typically think of using ultrasound to take pictures of our organs and tissues to check if they are healthy. But a slight tweak to the tool might lead to treatments for certain diseases, scientists suggest.