FDA Approves At-Home Brain Device for Depression
A headset that uses gentle electrical pulses to treat depression just won FDA approval for home use. The device offers a medication-free option for millions struggling with mental health.
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San Antonio Team Achieves 85% Success Treating Combat PTSD
Researchers in San Antonio have successfully treated combat PTSD in 85% of patients using magnetic brain stimulation alongside therapy. The breakthrough offers hope to millions of veterans and active-duty service members living with severe trauma.
New Brain Treatment Helps Depression Patients in Arkansas
A quick, personalized brain stimulation therapy is now available in Arkansas for people whose depression hasn't responded to medication or counseling. The FDA-approved SAINT system at UAMS takes just five days and helps restore normal brain function.
Australia Gets Adaptive Brain Implant for Parkinson's
Walter Grkovic just became the first Australian to receive a "smart" brain implant that automatically adjusts to fight Parkinson's symptoms in real time. The new adaptive deep brain stimulation technology has already helped 150,000 Australians living with the debilitating disease.
New Brain Treatment Cuts PTSD Symptoms in 85% of Veterans
A groundbreaking study shows that adding robotic-guided magnetic brain stimulation to therapy dramatically reduced combat PTSD symptoms in 85% of military personnel and veterans. The treatment could help up to 500,000 service members suffering from this debilitating condition.
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New Brain Therapy Cuts Combat PTSD Symptoms in Trial
Veterans with combat PTSD saw significant symptom reduction using MRI-guided brain stimulation in a clinical trial. This non-invasive treatment could offer new hope for those who haven't found relief with traditional therapy.
New Brain Treatment Helps 85% of Veterans Beat PTSD
A breakthrough brain stimulation technique combined with therapy helped 85% of military personnel dramatically reduce PTSD symptoms in just 30 days. This precision treatment offers new hope for veterans who haven't found relief with traditional methods.
Combat PTSD Treatment Shows 85% Success in Texas Trial
A revolutionary brain stimulation therapy helped 85% of combat veterans dramatically reduce PTSD symptoms when combined with psychotherapy. The breakthrough offers new hope for hundreds of thousands of service members still struggling years after deployment.
New Parkinson's Treatment Helps Triathletes Stay Active
A 40-year-old triathlete who could barely finish races after his Parkinson's diagnosis is now planning a 100-mile bike ride, thanks to a breakthrough brain device. Penn State Health just became Pennsylvania's first hospital to offer adaptive deep brain stimulation that automatically adjusts throughout the day.
Marshall University's Brain Surgery Tool Boosts Precision
A neurosurgeon's operating room frustration just sparked a breakthrough device that could make delicate brain procedures safer and faster. The DBS Lead Lock, born from real surgical challenges, is already in prototype testing.
5-Day Brain Therapy Matches 6-Week Depression Treatment
A new UCLA study shows an intensive five-day magnetic brain stimulation protocol works as well as the traditional six-week treatment for depression. This breakthrough could help thousands of patients who struggle to commit to months of clinic visits.
Israeli Brain Implant Quiets Schizophrenia Hallucinations
Researchers in Israel used deep-brain stimulation to dramatically reduce hallucinations in patients with treatment-resistant schizophrenia, opening a new frontier for the 30% who don't respond to medication. One patient said the voices that controlled his life finally became quiet.
Israeli Brain Stimulation Reverses Schizophrenia Symptoms
Scientists in Israel successfully reversed schizophrenia symptoms in lab trials using targeted brain stimulation, offering hope for millions who don't respond to current treatments. The breakthrough could transform care for one-third of the world's 21 million schizophrenia patients.
Brain Stimulation Boosted Generosity in New Study
Scientists discovered they could make people more willing to share by gently syncing two brain regions. The breakthrough suggests our capacity for kindness may be tied to how different parts of our brain communicate.
Blind Patient Regains Vision After Brain Stimulation Trial
A man blind for three years unexpectedly recovered partial natural vision during a clinical trial for an artificial vision device in Spain. The spontaneous improvement persisted even after doctors removed the brain implant.