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Electricity Powers New Frontier in Cancer Treatment

Electricity Powers New Frontier in Cancer Treatment

Update: 2025-05-191
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Long used to power implantable devices like pacemakers, electricity is now gaining traction as a possible treatment for diseases such as cancer. WSJ health reporter Brianna Abbott tells us how clinical trials are showing early promise. Plus: Meta is contending with an ‘epidemic of scams’ on its platforms as criminals flood Instagram and Facebook. WSJ tech reporter Jeff Horwitz explains how the company is responding.




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Electricity Powers New Frontier in Cancer Treatment

Electricity Powers New Frontier in Cancer Treatment

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