All articles tagged with #brain stimulation
A small, wireless implant uses LED light and genetic modification to communicate directly with the brain's neurons in mice, enabling new ways to study and potentially treat neurological conditions without invasive procedures or external wires.
Researchers used non-invasive transcranial ultrasound stimulation to target the nucleus accumbens, a deep brain structure involved in motivation, and found it enhanced reward learning in humans within 60 seconds, suggesting potential for treating mental health disorders without surgery.
Nolan Williams, a neuroscientist who developed a fast-acting, noninvasive brain stimulation therapy for treatment-resistant depression, died by suicide at age 43; he founded Stanford's Brain Stimulation Lab and struggled with depression himself.
Researchers have developed a novel ultrasound device capable of simultaneously stimulating multiple precise points in the brain non-invasively, using low-intensity ultrasound to reduce risks and enable visualization of brain activity, with potential applications for treating neurological and psychiatric disorders.
A 44-year-old man with 31 years of treatment-resistant depression experienced a significant and lasting improvement after undergoing personalized brain stimulation therapy called PACE, which tailored electrical stimulation to his unique brain activity, leading to an overwhelming feeling of joy and sustained mental health benefits over months.
A UCLA study found that personalized high-definition transcranial direct current stimulation (HD-tDCS), a noninvasive brain stimulation technique, significantly improves mood in depression patients faster and more effectively than sham treatment, with effects lasting several weeks, suggesting it could be a promising alternative treatment option.
Experimental deep brain stimulation shows promise in turning off chronic pain signals, offering hope for patients like Edward Mowery who suffer from conditions like CRPS, potentially transforming pain treatment without opioids.
A new ultrasound helmet developed by researchers offers a promising non-invasive approach to treat neurological conditions like Parkinson's disease by precisely targeting small brain regions, potentially replacing invasive procedures like deep brain stimulation, with ongoing studies to expand its applications.
A man with severe, treatment-resistant depression experienced joy for the first time in decades after a personalized brain stimulation treatment targeting specific brain networks, leading to sustained remission for two years. The approach involves precise electrode implantation and adjustable stimulation based on patient feedback, representing a promising advancement in psychiatric treatment.
Research shows that transcranial direct current stimulation, a low-level electrical brain stimulation, combined with personalized coaching, can significantly increase physical activity in older adults and offers potential for treating depression and other health issues like fibromyalgia.
A study in PLOS Biology found that mild electrical brain stimulation can improve math performance, especially in low performers, by enhancing neural connectivity between key brain regions, offering potential for educational and cognitive advancements.
A study found that mild electrical brain stimulation can improve math skills in college students, especially those with weaker neural connectivity, suggesting potential for at-home use and applications for learning difficulties, though more research is needed to confirm safety and effectiveness.
New research demonstrates that low-intensity repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can partially reverse synaptic damage in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease by increasing the turnover of specific synaptic structures, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits for AD patients.
A rat study suggests that stimulating the brain region involved in sound and emotion processing, the inferior colliculus, may help alleviate motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease without affecting emotional responses, potentially opening new avenues for treatment beyond traditional basal ganglia targets.
A study found that electrical stimulation of the amygdala during learning can enhance long-term memory for neutral images, but the effects vary widely among individuals, influenced by baseline memory performance and brain activity, highlighting the need for personalized neuromodulation strategies.