Posts Tagged ‘brain stimulation’
Reinventing depression treatment via transcranial magnetic brain stimulation (TMS)
___ Stanford researchers devise treatment that relieved depression in 90% of participants in small study (press release): “A new form of magnetic brain stimulation rapidly relieved symptoms of severe depression in 90% of participants in a small study conducted by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine … In transcranial magnetic stimulation, electric currents…
Read MoreEight brain tech insights and a special offer to honor Brain Awareness Week 2020
__ Every March, Brain Awareness Week (BAW) unites hundreds of organizations worldwide in a celebration of the brain for people of all ages. Activities typically include open days at neuroscience labs, exhibitions about the brain, lectures on brain-related topics, displays at libraries and community centers, classroom workshops, and more. Brain Awareness Week 2020 starts today, Monday…
Read MoreMedtronic might acquire LivaNova’s neuromodulation business
__ Is Medtronic eyeing LivaNova for a takeover? (MASS Device): “Some industry analysts are speculating that Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) might want to acquire LivaNova (NSDQ:LIVN) for its neuromodulation business
Read MorePersistence pays off: After 8‑year follow-up, study finds robust and sustained antidepressant response to deep brain stimulation (DBS)
__________ Long-Term Follow-Up Data Shows Deep Brain Stimulation Is an Effective Treatment for Treatment-Resistant Depression (Mount Sinai press release): “A study published online on Friday, October 4, in The American Journal of Psychiatry found that deep brain stimulation (DBS) of an area in the brain called the subcallosal cingulate (SCC) provides a robust antidepressant effect…
Read MoreThe Future of Brain Health & Wellness as seen by Joy Ventures, Total Brain, Vielight, Arrowsmith, Peak, CABHI and NeurotechX
__________ During Expo Day at the 2019 SharpBrains Virtual Summit (May 7–9th), selected Summit Sponsors and Partners had the opportunity to showcase their most promising brain health & wellness initiatives and solutions. We hope you enjoy their slidedecks below! (and please remember that the full recordings are available for purchase here) 8.30am. Dr. Hagit Alon, VP Scientific…
Read More10 Highlights from the 2019 SharpBrains Virtual Summit to shape the Future of Brain & Mental Health
_____ Wow. Fascinating three days last week. Some of our favorite moments and take-aways… 1. Dr. Tom Insel provided a spectacular overview of the digital revolution in brain health and mental health. While we have historically failed to bend the curve as well as in other areas of health, since “you can’t manage what you…
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