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·January 4, 2024·5 min read

Electrical Stimulation Enhances Hypnotizability

Researchers have found that targeted electrical stimulation of the brain can temporarily increase a person's hypnotizability, potentially allowing more individuals to benefit from hypnosis-based therapies for pain relief and other conditions. In a study involving participants with fibromyalgia, electrical stimulation delivered to the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex boosted hypnotizability for about an hour.

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·December 6, 2023·2 min read

Brain Stimulation Enhances Memory in Schizophrenia Patients

A new study suggests that repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can improve aspects of prospective memory in individuals with schizophrenia. The trial compared 50 schizophrenia patients, split between active and sham rTMS treatments, with 18 healthy controls.

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·September 20, 2023·4 min read

Brain Stimulation May Combat Nicotine Cravings

Researchers discovered that theta-burst transcranial magnetic stimulation (TBS) can potentially reduce cigarette cravings. The study revealed that individuals with nicotine dependence often have brain differences that might compromise their inhibitory control (IC).

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·May 16, 2023·6 min read

Depression Relief: Brain Signal Reversal by Magnetic Pulses

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a treatment involving strong magnetic pulses applied to the scalp, alleviates severe depression by reversing the flow of neural activity in the brain. The treatment, known as Stanford neuromodulation therapy (SNT), modifies brain activity related to depression, with effects seen after 10 sessions over five days.

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·April 24, 2023·3 min read

Classical Conditioning Through Brain Stimulation

Brain activity can be conditioned through external brain stimulation, researchers discovered. The findings have implications for using TMS as a therapeutic approach, potentially leading to more straightforward treatment for conditions such as Parkinson's disease and depression.

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·February 20, 2023·6 min read

Spinal Cord Stimulation Instantly Improves Arm Mobility After Stroke

Spinal cord stimulation restores movement in the arms of stroke patients with locomotion problems, researchers report. The treatment has the potential to improve the quality of life for those who suffer arm paralysis following a stroke.

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·January 28, 2023·5 min read

Non-invasive Neurotechnology Reduces Symptoms of Insomnia and Improves Autonomic Nervous System Function

A new closed-loop, acoustic stimulation technique significantly improves sleep quality and autonomic immune system function, and reduces symptoms of insomnia.

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·January 27, 2023·5 min read

New Technology May Help Inform Brain Stimulation

A new technique that uses ultrafast fMRI is able to capture brain activity at sub-second levels. The technique allows for real-time monitoring of the brain under stimulation conditions.

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·January 21, 2023·6 min read

Spinal Cord Injury: Can Brain and Nerve Stimulation Restore Movement?

Nerve stimulation therapy has shown promise in the treatment of spinal cord injuries in animal models. Researchers hope the treatment will be used in humans with SCI to help restore movement to limbs.

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·January 5, 2023·4 min read

Stimulating Axon Regrowth After Spinal Cord Injury

High-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) activates MAP2K signaling and enhanced axon regeneration and functional recovery following spinal cord injury.