Stimulation

1. IntroductionMultiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation, demyelination, and neurodegeneration within the central nervous system (CNS). This condition often presents with a wide array of…

1 Introduction Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by cognitive impairment, along with mental and behavioral abnormalities, and a decline in the ability to perform daily activities. It is the most…

The purpose of this study was to investigate in AIS patients the feasibility of EMG evaluation during selected motor tasks and electric stimulation of AIS to examine the scoliogenic role of the spinal muscles. The sample size is small,…

Viral infections can cause malignant diseases by utilizing elements of the viral genome, modulating normal cell cycle and repair mechanisms, constantly keeping the cells in an activated state, and disrupting the normal cell cycle…

Studies at MIT and elsewhere are producing mounting evidence that light flickering and sound clicking at the gamma brain rhythm frequency of 40 hertz (Hz) can reduce Alzheimer’s disease (AD) progression and treat…

BOSTON & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New study assesses cost-effectiveness of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation for Mild Obstructive Sleep Apnea, offering promising treatment options.

Bright staining highlights VIP-expressing interneurons in this coronal cross-section of a mouse brain. The neurons may help drive glymphatic clearance of amyloid…

1 Introduction Alzheimer’s disease (AD), a leading cause of dementia, accounts for 60–70% of all dementia cases. It is projected to affect 150 million people globally by 2050 (Alzheimer's Association, 2023), positioning it as a major…

Brain Sciences, Vol. 14, Pages 210: Novel Approaches for the Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Systematic Review of Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Interventions and Insights from Clinical Trials Brain Sciences doi:…

This figure summarizes the outcomes following ultrasound stimulation. Low-intensity brainwave-like pattern ultrasound stimulation sequentially stimulates TRPA1 in…

1 Background Amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI) is a pre-dementia syndrome marked by declining objective cognitive function declines, while daily life functionality remains intact (Winblad et al., 2004). Subjective Cognitive…

1 IntroductionIn normal aging, many higher cognitive functions like language processing and speech can be affected by structural and functional deterioration of the brain. For example, both gray and white matter volume and its integrity…

Introduction For more than 20 years, surgically implanted vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) has been recognized as an adjuvant neuromodulation therapy for epilepsy (Terry, 2009). Additionally, it has proven effective in treating…

1. IntroductionThe clinical syndrome of overactive bladder (OAB) is characterized by urinary urgencies with increased urinary frequency and nocturia, with or without urge urinary incontinence in the absence of urinary tract infection or…

Introduction Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative illness of the central nervous system that usually affects middle-aged and elderly people (Frisardi et al., 2016), and is reported to increase in prevalence with…

1 Introduction Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a prevalent neurological illness in older adults that is defined by a gradual deterioration in cognition, behavior, and everyday living ability, accounting for around 60–80% of dementia causes…

A surprising MIT study published in Nature at the end of 2016 helped to spur interest in the possibility that light flickering at the frequency of a particular gamma-band brain rhythm could produce meaningful…

1 Introduction Freezing of gait (FOG) is commonly observed in 50.6% of patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and its prevalence increases up to 64.6% in the advanced stage (Zhang et al., 2021). It manifests as a brief, episodic…

Introduction The subthalamic nucleus (STN) and the globus pallidus interna (GPi) are two well-established deep brain stimulation (DBS) targets in the treatment of advanced Parkinson's disease (PD). Consistent and comparable overall…

Credit: CC0 Public Domain A surprising MIT study published in Nature at the end of 2016 helped to spur interest in the possibility that…

Challenge and prize competitions are one path that federal agencies take to drive innovation and solve mission-centric problems—whether technical, scientific, or creative. One type of competition is technology demonstration and market…

Brain Sciences, Vol. 14, Pages 26: Efficacy of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Pain Level and Disability of Patients with Fibromyalgia: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials with Parallel-Group Design Brain…

Transcript Dr. Lisanby: The origins of electroconvulsive therapy date way back, I'm talking decades, really, the mid-30s, actually 1930s. Even though the origins were based on theories that we now know are not exactly…

Crowdsourcing and prize competitions can take many forms, which makes them a great open innovation tool. A large group of federal agencies and other partners has launched a competition that also involves a secondary crowdsourcing…