Another study is now being conducted in Japan, however, like the U.S. study, it is still in a very early stage. The goal of high intensity focused ultrasound when used as a treatment for prostate. cancer, is to destroy all the prostate tissue.
The cost of post-exposure rabies treatment is steep. The first shot, the Rabies Immunoglobulin (RIG) is given at the hospital and, according to UVA spokesperson McGregor McCance, costs between $4,500 and $9,000, depending on a personâs weight.
Rabies vaccines are available from your veterinarian, low-cost veterinary clinics and some animal shelters. Veterinarians typically charge $20 to $30 for a one-year rabies shot, and $35 to $50 for a three-year shot. Low-cost clinics and animal shelters charge anywhere from $5 to $20 for a one-year shot.