Through a device called a brain-computer interface (BCI) it's possible to control a robotic arm or a wheelchair with thoughts ...

Topline results from the chronic cohort of an ongoing phase 1b/2a clinical trial of an investigational therapeutic peptide, NVG-291, found the novel treatment led to increased electrical connectivity ...

A new clinical trial has found that closed-loop vagus nerve stimulation can result in significant improvements to arm and ...

Neuromodulation devices are used to manage conditions such as chronic pain, neurological disorders, epilepsy, and more. New ...

The study, which followed four patients with chronic spinal cord injuries for five years ... M.D., a professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery at UC San Diego School of Medicine and ...

Abstract: Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is the most suitable surgical procedure for patients with Parkinson disease whose symptoms are not well controlled by drug treatment, or who cannot tolerate the ...

Implanting a spinal cord stimulator is generally an ambulatory (outpatient) procedure. A pain management physician can implant the neuromodulation device through a minimally invasive surgery.

What is spinal decompression surgery? Spinal decompression surgery is performed to relieve symptoms related to compression of the spinal cord or its roots, which may include back or neck pain and ...

Credit: Getty Images In a prospective cohort study, researchers evaluated the effects of spinal cord stimulation in the treatment of painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy. At 8 months follow-up ...

"Spinal fusion is a surgery aimed at joining two or more bones in the spinal cord. It is generally taken into account when a person suffers from extreme backaches, instability or spinal ...