Ultrasonic Propulsion of Kidney Stones (VIDEO)

University of Washington School of Medicine/UW Medicine

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An ultrasonic kidney stone pusher will be tested in UW Medicine emergency department patients as part of a study to test the new technology for possible use in NASA space missions.

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