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Deep brain stimulation while sleeping improves memory: Study
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
While it is well known that sleep is important for memory consolidation, scientists are still attempting to figure out how this process occurs in the brain overnight.
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Neuro-modulation team at SIMS Hospitals, Vadapalani successfully performs
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 4 (ANI/NewsVoir): Headed by eminent Neurophysician and Senior Consultant Dr U. Meenakshisundaram, the expert team of Neurologists from SIMS Hospitals, Vadapalani, performed successful Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Implantation Surgeries, giving a new lease
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Study identifies changes in brain responsible for motor skill learning
Updated : 3 years ago IST
The findings, published in the peer-reviewed journal eNeuro, provide insight into the neural mechanisms of motor skill learning that can help lead to more effective brain-stimulation therapies for patients experiencing motor disability after a stroke.
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New technology might help inform brain stimulation: Research
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Deep brain stimulation (DBS), a type of brain stimulation, is an effective treatment for neurological and psychiatric problems. Although it has helped patients with Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and addiction for more than ten years, the underlying neural mechanism is still not completely unders
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Research finds if brain and nerve stimulation help persons with spinal cor
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
A nerve stimulation therapy developed at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons is showing promise in animal studies and may eventually allow people with spinal cord injuries to regain the function of their arms.
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Researchers map deep brain stimulation target for Alzheimer's disease
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the fifth leading cause of death in adults over 65 years old. While many potential treatments for neurodegenerative disease focus on developing drugs to target key culprits, a relatively new approach aims to treat the brain.
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Researchers: Potential treatment for binge eating disorder is deep brain s
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 4 (ANI): A small device that detects food craving-related brain activity in a key brain region, and responds by electrically stimulating that region, has shown promise in a pilot clinical trial in two patients with loss-of-control binge eating disorder (BED), accor
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Deep brain stimulation shows promise against binge eating disorder
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 30 (ANI): A small device that detects food craving-related brain activity in a key brain region, and responds by electrically stimulating that region, has shown promise in a pilot clinical trial in two patients with loss-of-control binge eating disorder (BED), accordi
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Medtronic launches SenSight directional lead system for deep brain stimula
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 25 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Medtronic Private Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Medtronic plc, today announced the launch of SenSight™ directional lead system for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) therapy as treatment of symptoms associated with mov
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Study suggests therapy for treatment-resistant depression
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 21 (ANI): According to the researchers, deep brain stimulation (DBS) to the superolateral branch of the medial forebrain bundle (MFB), which is linked to reward and motivation. The study revealed metabolic brain changes over 12 months after DBS implantation, making it
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Researchers reveal therapy for treatment-resistant depression
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 20 (ANI): Deep brain stimulation (DBS) to the superolateral branch of the medial forebrain bundle (MFB), which is linked to reward and motivation, revealed metabolic brain changes over 12 months post-DBS implantation, making it a strong potential therapy for treatment
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Aster Medcity becomes the first centre in South Asia to introduce NeuroNav
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Kochi (Kerala) [India], August 18 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Aster Medcity and India Medtronic Private Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Medtronic plc, have partnered to build a comprehensive and advanced Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) program for Parkinson's patients in India.
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