Neuroscience

Optoacoustics for high-precision neuromodulation

Neuromodulation plays an important role in deciphering neural circuits and exploring clinical treatment of neurological diseases. Optoacoustic neuromodulation is a new and versatile modality that offers the high penetration ...

Neuroscience

Protocol may ID candidates for neuromodulation therapies for pain

(HealthDay)—A protocol could identify candidates who do not require formal in-person psychological assessment for workup of neuromodulation therapies for pain, according to a study presented at the 20th Annual Pain Medicine ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Neuromodulation advances offer promise for treating depression

A new review study looking at the current state of neuromodulation therapies being used to treat depression, including rTMS, ECT and others, is available online today in the December issue of The American Journal of Psychiatry.

Neuroscience

Focused ultrasound enables precise noninvasive therapy

Carnegie Mellon University's He Lab is focusing on noninvasive neuroengineering solutions that not only provide diagnostic techniques, but also innovative treatment options. Their latest research has demonstrated that noninvasive ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Active interventions generally helpful for urinary incontinence

(HealthDay)—Most active interventions are more likely than no treatment to improve outcomes for women with either stress or urgency urinary incontinence (UI), according to a review published online March 19 in the Annals ...

Neuroscience

Positive diagnosis for neural therapeutic implants

The EU DENECOR project was launched in 2013 in order to address a key challenge facing cutting edge nano-electronic neuromodulation devices. These are minute therapeutic implants that are designed to stimulate nerve activity ...

page 1 from 3