A University of Houston engineering professor is warning that implanted cuff electrodes – widely used in therapy for epilepsy, depression and inflammatory disorders – could trigger unintended nerve ...

This is the third part in a series on deep brain stimulation for depression. Read from the beginning. Early in the morning on August 22, 2022, Jon’s medical team told him that neurologist Helen ...

Measuring brain activity is a useful technique for diagnosing epilepsy and other neuropsychiatric disorders. Among the several approaches adopted, electroencephalography (EEG) is the least invasive.

A new class of soft, dry electrodes conform to the complex geometry of the human ear, improving comfort and reliability in non-invasive nerve stimulation therapies. Study: Profiled Wet Spinning of ...

Specific nerves may be stimulated artificially, for example to treat pain. The finer the nerves, the more difficult it is to attach the required electrodes. Researchers at the Technical University of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Medial-lateral electrode position in the right subthalamic nucleus correlated with weight gain, with greater ...

A research team has developed an electrode capable of safely encasing nerves without causing damage. The newly developed electrode features soft actuation technology that allows it to transform from a ...

Flexible thin-film electrodes placed directly on brain tissue show promise for the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy. Thanks to an innovative yet straightforward design, these durable electrodes ...