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UrduExperts from the departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery, as well as Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s, are attending the American Epilepsy Society 2024 Annual Meeting Dec. 6-10 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Tag: Neuromodulation
Brain network study reveals clues about dementia’s behavior changes
Dementia doesn’t just erode memory – it also changes behavior and mental health. A new study shows the brain’s salience network and tau protein may be involved.
Brain Electrical Stimulation Suppresses Appetite. A New Frontier in Obesity Treatment?
The team led by Dr. Shin of KERI has proposed a novel approach which is to suppress appetite by stimulating cerebral cortex electrically through scalp.
American Association of Neurological Surgeons Names Aviva Abosch, MD, PhD, FAANS, as the Organization’s Secretary
Dr. Abosch assumes the role of secretary of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) for 2024-25.
New study reveals breakthrough in understanding brain stimulation therapies
For the first time, researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities showed that non-invasive brain stimulation can change a specific brain mechanism that is directly related to human behavior.
Researchers induce brain activation using infrared light-controlled drugs
This cutting-edge technique activates a specific neurotransmitter receptor using mid-infrared light, which can penetrate deep into tissue and offers unparalleled pharmacological and spatiotemporal precision in three dimensions.
UTHealth Houston researcher awarded $3.1M NIH grant to study sudden unexpected death in epilepsy
A five-year, $3.1 million grant to study preventive strategies for sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) has been awarded to UTHealth Houston by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
Flexible nanoelectrodes can provide fine-grained brain stimulation
According to a study published in Cell Reports, the tiny implantable devices formed stable, long-lasting and seamless tissue-electrode interfaces with minimal scarring or degradation in rodents.
Study: Seizures can be predicted more than 30 minutes before onset in patients with temporal lobe epilepsy
Seizures can be predicted more than 30 minutes before onset in patients with temporal lobe epilepsy, opening the door to a therapy using electrodes that could be activated to prevent seizures from happening, according to new research from UTHealth Houston.
Neurofeedback shows promise for addressing ‘chemo brain’ in UCLA pilot study
The pilot study is one of the first to indicate that neurofeedback could help address cognitive deficits of cancer patients experiencing “chemo brain.”
Study finds that sound plus electrical body stimulation has potential to treat chronic pain
A University of Minnesota Twin Cities-led team has found that electrical stimulation of the body combined with sound activates the brain’s somatosensory cortex, increasing the potential for using the technique to treat chronic pain and other sensory disorders.
AI Could Predict Ideal Chronic Pain Patients for Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal cord stimulation is a minimally invasive FDA-approved treatment to manage chronic pain such as back and neck pain. The ability to accurately predict which patients will benefit from this treatment in the long term is unclear and currently relies on the subjective experience of the implanting physician. A study is the first to use machine-learning algorithms in the neuromodulation field to predict long-term patient response to spinal cord stimulation.
Protocol Based on Questionnaires and a Mental Health Checklist Can Replace In-Person Psychological Assessment Before Neuromodulation Therapies
Researchers at Toronto Western Hospital in Canada have proposed a protocol for patients undergoing neuromodulation implantation that incorporates a short mental health checklist and pre-defined cut-offs on validated questionnaires to assess the need for an in-person assessment by a psychologist.
Sonothermogenetic pulse controls mouse behavior
Bioengineers are using focused ultrasound to modulate motor activity in the brain without surgical device implantation, a first step toward non-invasive brain stimulation therapies.
Research News Tip Sheet: Story Ideas from Johns Hopkins Medicine
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Johns Hopkins Medicine Media Relations is focused on disseminating current, accurate and useful information to the public via the media. As part of that effort, we are distributing our “COVID-19 Tip Sheet: Story Ideas from Johns Hopkins” every other Wednesday.
The Novel Role of Microglia as Modulators of Neurons in the Brain Is Discovered by Mount Sinai Researchers
Findings offer potential target for treating behavioral abnormalities associated with neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s Disease
Reduction in Insomnia Symptoms Associated with Non-invasive Neurotechnology
For people with chronic insomnia, a good night’s sleep is elusive. But what if insomnia symptoms could be alleviated by simply listening to one’s own brainwaves? Researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Health conducted a clinical trial that showed reduced insomnia symptoms and improved autonomic nervous system function using a closed-loop, acoustic stimulation neurotechnology.
Constant urination ruled her life, now she has finally found relief
These days, many people stay home to stay safe from the coronavirus. Heidi Wenzel has stayed home for the past six months for another reason: to urinate every 15 minutes — dozens and dozens of daily trips to the bathroom.
Penn Launches Region’s First Center for Translational Neuromodulation
The Penn Brain Science, Translation, Innovation, and Modulation (brainSTIM) Center brings together a team of leading neuroscientists, neurologists, psychiatrists, psychologists, and engineers at Penn using neuromodulation techniques to research, repair, and enhance human brain function—the first translational center of its kind in the region.
Three electrical engineering and computer science faculty earn NSF CAREER Awards
Three faculty members from the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) in the Penn State College of Engineering have been awarded Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) Awards from the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Bringing Neuromodulation Therapies to Drug-Resistant Epilepsy Patients
A specialized clinic in a tertiary hospital is effective at treating patients from five states. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Despite medical and surgical advances to treat epilepsy, between 15 and 40 percent of patients continue to suffer from seizures. A significant…