(Reuters) Amy Pollock - Israeli start-up ParaSonic has developed a hand-held device that uses ultrasound technology to kill head lice and their eggs in a treatment that takes minutes. Pesticide shampoos and fine-tooth combs are the only current treatments. The new device sends extremely low-intensity ultrasonic waves through the hair, said Michael Kardosh, ParaSonic VP for Technology. "We found a single frequency that applies to both the eggs and the lice." The company says the ultrasound technology is safe for use with children and it has already been approved for use in the U.S. Its trials show 95% efficiency and the product will launch in mid-2019.
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