Posts Tagged ‘medication’
On neurons, lifelong learning, meditation, humility, “empty brain calories” and more
Welcome to a new edition of SharpBrains’ e‑newsletter, featuring 12 fascinating neuroscience findings and open questions–and the beautiful image above. #1. “With this image I want to illustrate the large advances made in imaging methods over the past century, allowing modern neuroscientists to look at neurons in ways that Cajal could have only dreamed of.” –…
Read MoreNeuromodulation device Relivion gets FDA clearance to help patients with major depression who don’t benefit from antidepressant medications
Neurolief wins FDA breakthrough nod for wearable neuromod for depression (Mass Device): Neurolief announced today that it received FDA breakthrough device designation for its Relivion DP system for treating major depression. Relivion is a wearable, non-invasive, multi-channel brain neuromodulation device designed as an adjunctive treatment to pharmaceutical management of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults…
Read MoreStartup Big Health raises $39M to universalize access to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety and poor sleep
Big Health Hones Digital Mental Health Therapy With $39M Series B (Crunchbase): “Startup Big Health believes individuals can improve their mental health through its technology that focuses on cognitive behavioral therapy versus medication or the help of human therapists. On Thursday it raised $39 million in a Series B financing to advance that objective.
Read MoreFDA clears Trigeminal nerve stimulation (TNS) as ADHD treatment
_____ Although stimulant medications are generally considered to be a safe and effective treatment for ADHD, not all children benefit from this approach. Many parents are reluctant to begin their child on medication and some children experience unacceptable side affects. For these reasons, developing safe and effective alternative treatments for ADHD remains a priority. Trigeminal…
Read MoreUpdate: Only 5% of US children ages 8–11 follow guidelines recommended for brain development
___ Dear reader, Time for SharpBrains monthly e‑newsletter, discussing the latest innovations for brain health and mental health, and opening in this occasion with an important wake-up call. New research: Only 5% of US children ages 8–11 follow screen time, sleep and exercise guidelines recommended for brain development Neurofeedback or medication to treat ADHD? New study reinforces…
Read MoreNeurofeedback or medication to treat ADHD?
___ Neurofeedback (NF) is an approach for treating ADHD in which individuals receive real-time feedback on their brainwave activity and taught to alter their typical EEG pattern to one that is consistent with a more focused and attentive state. While considerable research supports the effectiveness of neurofeedback for many children with ADHD, relatively few studies have…
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