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Our brains contain around 100 billion neurons communicating through an intricate web of connections. This complex circuitry controls everything we think, feel, and do. But sometimes things can go wrong, leading to neurological disorders like epilepsy, Parkinso…
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Focused ultrasound (FUS) is an exciting noninvasive brain treatment technology that is revolutionizing how we approach neurological and psychiatric diseases. This incisionless technique uses precisely targeted sound waves to therapeutically stimulate or ablate…
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Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder affecting about 1% of the population worldwide. It is characterized by hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking and behavior, and impaired cognitive functioning. Current treatments with antipsychotic medication…
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A new case study provides initial evidence that transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) may be an effective treatment option for trichotillomania, also known as hair pulling disorder. The study tested an intensified, repeated tDCS protocol targeting the…
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Insomnia is a highly prevalent sleep disorder affecting up to 35% of the general population – and can significantly impair quality of life. Researchers have been investigating new non-pharmacological treatment options like transcranial electric stimulation (TE…
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Neuromodulation techniques that stimulate the nervous system through electric current are revolutionizing the treatment of neurological and psychiatric disorders like depression, movement disorders, and chronic pain. These techniques allow for precisely target…
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Epilepsy impacts millions of people worldwide. While medications have been the mainstay of treatment, one-third of patients continue to have seizures despite available drugs. This highlights the need for innovative therapies. Recent years have seen exciting de…
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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) of a brain region called the ventral capsule/ventral striatum (VC/VS) may provide long-term relief for people with severe, treatment-resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), according to a new retrospective study. Key finding…
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A new study shows that delivering brain stimulation with mild electric current to the forehead at home could be an effective treatment option for people with depression. Key facts: The study tested at-home transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) in 16 p…
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Tinnitus, a persistent ringing or buzzing in the ears, affects millions of people worldwide. A new study tested a combination therapy of trigeminal nerve stimulation and tailored sound therapy that shows promise for reducing tinnitus symptoms and improving qua…
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