Posts Tagged ‘Transcranial-Magnetic-Stimulation’
Studies find growing evidence linking weight, physical activity, neuroplasticity and depression
Being overweight can cause depression — and exercise is an antidote, dual studies confirm (Runner’s World): A large-scale study from the University of Exeter has found ‘robust evidence’ that being overweight hikes up your risk of developing depression – but as fresh evidence confirms, logging your morning miles is one of the most effective ways to…
Read MoreReinventing 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 MorePhotobiomodulation: A new and promising way to enhance brain function
___ As is increasingly evident, there are multiple methods aimed at enhancing brain function. Brain training and mindfulness practices are commonly used. Substance-based methods are popular too, including hallucinogens in the form of plant extracts, and drugs. Same as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS): All of these are promising but…
Read MoreEnabling deep, focused transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS): Key neurotechnology patent #34
Today we are sharing a key 2009 patent, assigned to Stanford University, that enables the stimulation of deeper structures of the brain without overwhelming superficial structures that are not the focus of treatment. (As mentioned, we are featuring a foundational Pervasive Neurotech patent a day, from older to newer by issue date) U.S. Patent No. 7,520,848: Robotic apparatus for…
Read MoreThe future of personalized brain stimulation via enhanced cognitive-emotive profiles: Key neurotechnology patent #31
Today we highlight a fascinating 2008 patent describing how to combine a number of neurotechnologies (EEG feedback, TMS brain stimulation, monitoring/ training software) to help “upgrade” one’s cognitive-emotive profile. U.S. Patent No. 7,460,903: Method and system for a real time adaptive system for effecting changes in cognitive-emotive profiles Inventor(s): Jaime A. Pineda, Brendan Z. Allison Technology…
Read MoreThe state and future of robotics applied to Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS): Key Neurotech Patent #25
Today we are sharing a key 2006 patent assigned to The Regents of The University of Texas, the NIH, and the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. (As mentioned, we are featuring a foundational Pervasive Neurotech patent a day, from older to newer by issue date) U.S. Patent No. 7,087,008: Apparatus and methods for delivery of transcranial…
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