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Paralyzed man can move fingers and hand with his own thoughts

For the first time ever, a paralyzed man can move his fingers and hand with his own thoughts thanks to an innovative partnership between The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and Battelle.

25 Jun 2014

TENS effective for poststroke urinary incontinence

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation is effective for improving symptoms and enhancing quality of life in people who develop incontinence following a stroke, research suggests.

23 Jun 2014

Neurosurgeons implant new type of electrical stimulator to control seizures

On June 18, neurosurgeons at the University of Alabama at Birmingham implanted a new type of electrical stimulator to control seizures in patients with difficult-to-control epilepsy.

20 Jun 2014

Bioengineer wins NIH grant to advance brain-computer interface technology

Less than two years ago, a brain-computer interface designed at the University of Pittsburgh allowed Jan Scheuermann to control a robotic arm solely with her thoughts. Using the arm to bring a chocolate bar to her mouth and taking a bite was a sweet victory for Scheuermann, who has quadriplegia.

19 Jun 2014

Researchers develop new model of neural network

A newly-developed, highly accurate representation of the way in which neurons behave when performing movements such as reaching could not only enhance understanding of the complex dynamics at work in the brain, but aid in the development of robotic limbs which are capable of more complex and natural movements.

19 Jun 2014

Electroanalysis journal publishes a special issue about clinical diagnostics

The demand for the development of novel diagnostic tools with interest for clinical analysis is increasing.

19 Jun 2014

Electroanalysis journal publishes a special issue about clinical diagnostics

The demand for the development of novel diagnostic tools with interest for clinical analysis is increasing.

19 Jun 2014

Researchers create three-dimensional complement of human retinal tissue in a dish

Using a type of human stem cell, Johns Hopkins researchers say they have created a three-dimensional complement of human retinal tissue in the laboratory, which notably includes functioning photoreceptor cells capable of responding to light, the first step in the process of converting it into visual images.

11 Jun 2014

Researchers tap rhythm of memories as they occur in real time in human brain

University of Oregon researchers have tapped the rhythm of memories as they occur in near real time in the human brain.

9 Jun 2014

Researchers take step toward restoring natural, high-fidelity vision to blind people

In laboratory tests, researchers have used electrical stimulation of retinal cells to produce the same patterns of activity that occur when the retina sees a moving object. Although more work remains, this is a step toward restoring natural, high-fidelity vision to blind people, the researchers say.

6 Jun 2014

Painless wearable microneedle device can analyze electrolyte levels on the spot

Patients trying to navigate today's complex medical system with its costly laboratory analyses might prefer a pain-free home diagnostic device, worn on the wrist, that can analyze, continuously record and immediately remedy low electrolyte levels.

4 Jun 2014

Physically fit children have faster neuro-electrical brain responses during reading

Children who are physically fit have faster and more robust neuro-electrical brain responses during reading than their less-fit peers, researchers report.

4 Jun 2014

Neural engineers to develop techniques for dynamic deep brain stimulation

Deep brain stimulators, devices that zap Parkinson's disease tremors by sending electrical current deep into nerve centers near the brain stem, may sound like they are cutting-edge, but Rice University's Caleb Kemere wants to give them a high-tech overhaul.

28 May 2014

Research reveals pattern of neurocognitive risks in children with cochlear implants

Children with profound deafness who receive a cochlear implant had as much as five times the risk of having delays in areas of working memory, controlled attention, planning and conceptual learning as children with normal hearing, according to Indiana University research published May 22 in the Journal of the American Medical Association Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery.

23 May 2014

New report raises important questions about transcranial direct current stimulation

Over the past several decades, neurostimulation techniques such as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) have gradually gained favour in the public eye. In a new report, published yesterday in the prestigious scientific journal Neuron, IRCM ethics experts raise important questions about the rising tide of tDCS coverage in the media, while regulatory action is lacking and ethical issues need to be addressed.

23 May 2014

MGH researchers test novel approach to disinfecting wounds in animal study

Application of a technology currently used to disinfect food products may help to get around one of the most challenging problems in medicine today, the proliferation of bacteria resistant to antibiotics and other antimicrobial drugs.

22 May 2014

NYU Langone Medical Center implants RNS device in brain for patients with epilepsy

NYU Langone Medical Center last month became the first hospital outside of a clinical trial site to implant a pacemaker-like device in the brain that may be a game-changer for patients with epilepsy.

22 May 2014

St. Jude Medical's EnligHTN renal denervation system safe, effective for treating drug-resistant hypertension

St. Jude Medical, Inc. (NYSE:STJ), a global medical device company, today announced preliminary results from the EnligHTN III study, which found the company's second-generation EnligHTN™ renal denervation system provided safe and effective therapy for patients with drug-resistant, uncontrolled hypertension six months post-procedure. The results were presented during a hot line late-breaking clinical trial session at EuroPCR 2014.

22 May 2014

New potential treatment for paraplegic patients

People with severe injuries to their spinal cord currently have no prospect of recovery and remain confined to their wheelchairs. Now, all that could change with a new treatment that stimulates the spinal cord using electric impulses.

16 May 2014

New implantable cuff with 24 electrodes helps reduce high blood pressure

Freiburg researchers develop new method for lowering high blood pressure without side effects. High blood pressure is the greatest health risk worldwide behind smoking and alcohol consumption.

12 May 2014

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Paralyzed man can move fingers and hand with his own thoughts

TENS effective for poststroke urinary incontinence

Neurosurgeons implant new type of electrical stimulator to control seizures

Bioengineer wins NIH grant to advance brain-computer interface technology

Researchers develop new model of neural network

Electroanalysis journal publishes a special issue about clinical diagnostics

Electroanalysis journal publishes a special issue about clinical diagnostics

Researchers create three-dimensional complement of human retinal tissue in a dish

Researchers tap rhythm of memories as they occur in real time in human brain

Researchers take step toward restoring natural, high-fidelity vision to blind people

Painless wearable microneedle device can analyze electrolyte levels on the spot

Physically fit children have faster neuro-electrical brain responses during reading

Neural engineers to develop techniques for dynamic deep brain stimulation

Research reveals pattern of neurocognitive risks in children with cochlear implants

New report raises important questions about transcranial direct current stimulation

MGH researchers test novel approach to disinfecting wounds in animal study

NYU Langone Medical Center implants RNS device in brain for patients with epilepsy

St. Jude Medical's EnligHTN renal denervation system safe, effective for treating drug-resistant hypertension

New potential treatment for paraplegic patients

New implantable cuff with 24 electrodes helps reduce high blood pressure

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