Tag Archives: Sound

Cracking Calcium in Arteries Using Sound Waves: Interview with Shockwave Medical’s Scott Shadiow

Shockwave Medical, a medtech company based in California, has developed a technique called intravascular lithotripsy, which involves delivering sonic waves to calcified plaque in an artery in much the same way that sound waves have been used to treat kidney stones for many years. The idea is to safely crack the calcified deposits so that… Read More »

How to get started with tinnitus sound therapy

Nearly 50 million Americans have experienced the neurological and audiological condition called tinnitus, causing them to hear ringing, buzzing, hissing or whistling sounds when none are actually present. According to the American Tinnitus Association, close to 20 million Americans have chronic tinnitus, with two million experiencing extreme and debilitating cases. It’s one of the most common… Read More »

Keeping Your Summer Fun on Sound Footing

SUNDAY, May 12, 2019 — When you’re exercising this summer, don’t forget to take care of your feet. “Foot health contributes to your overall health. From beginners to advanced athletes, proper foot care is important to keep your body healthy,” said Dr. John Giurini, chief of podiatric surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in… Read More »