FDA gives the green light to home brain stimulation device for treating depression
FDA Approves First At-Home Device for Depression For the first time, Americans dealing with depression will have the option to use a prescribed brain stimulation device in the comfort of their homes. This landmark approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration offers a new avenue for treating mental health issues. The device, known as […]
Brain stimulation technology enhances Parkinson’s treatment for a music conductor
Ohio Music Conductors Explore Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s Disease Cleveland Clinic has shared the story of 70-year-old Rand Laycock, a symphony orchestra conductor diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease just before turning 60. Laycock recalls the words of his doctor, who suggested that advancements in treatment were on the horizon—so, it wasn’t a death sentence. Despite […]
Spinal cord stimulation restores movement for people with muscle atrophy
People with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a hereditary neuromuscular disease, usually experience muscle weakness, which affects movement. New research suggests that electrospinal stimulation can improve muscle function in these patients and even restore the ability to walk. A study at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine showed that spinal cord stimulation sessions restore motor […]