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Reducing hallucinations in schizophrenia with focused ultrasound: First-in-human clinical trial begins

Auditory hallucinations—or hearing voices that others do not hear—affect more than 70% of people with schizophrenia. Despite treatment with antipsychotic medications, approximately 40% continue to experience persistent hallucinations.

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Auditory hallucinations—or hearing voices that others do not hear—affect more than 70% of people with schizophrenia. Despite treatment with antipsychotic medications, approximately 40% continue to experience persistent hallucinations. For these patients, new treatment approaches are urgently needed.

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